Cool to see community-driven design in action! I’ve only ever seen plain brass numbers in older buildings, but involving residents must build excitement. Colored underlays sound like a clever way to add personality without sacrificing readability.

When our co-op did a lobby revamp, we held a design workshop where residents sketched floor marker ideas on mood boards, then we narrowed choices to three mockups. We ordered sample plates from a store that offers both metal and acrylic options, then let people vote. Check out the sample range here: click here. Their floor plates come in brushed steel, frosted acrylic, and even walnut finishes. We settled on frosted panels with bold numerals and colored underlays—each floor got its own accent hue for the floor number signs. It was great to see everyone’s input, and the final installation looked polished. Plus, materials have held up beautifully to elevator traffic and cleaning.

Collaborative approaches to floor numbering in multi-level buildings

Hey everyone, I’m part of a condo association renovating a ten-story building. We want a fresh floor numbering system that residents helped design—something modern and legible. We’re debating digital displays versus traditional plates, and whether to add graphics or color bands by floor. How have others involved tenants in picking floor number signs while keeping design cohesive?