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35+ Wood Sign Ideas & Examples For Inspiration In 2023

November 5, 2020 By Sarah This post may contain affiliate links. For more information please read my disclosure

35+ Wood Sign Ideas & Examples For Inspiration In 2023

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If you need some ideas for your own DIY wood sign, then you’ll love all these amazing examples! With everything from rustic pallet wood signs to painted white signs with a modern vibe… I tried to find a wide variety of different styles. So whether you need a welcome sign for the porch or some homemade wall art, make sure to check out the ideas and let me know which ones you like!

Here are the ones I love:

Pallet Wood Sign With Initials

homemade sign with initials
Photo credit: Pine Barren Pallet Works on Instagram

A wooden sign with yours and your partner’s initials on it? Yes, please! This sign is made of recycled wood, which is such a fun way to use up that scrap wood you have lying around. It’s the perfect Valentine’s Day or birthday present for your loved one! Plus, that herringbone pattern is gorgeous!

Colorful Wooden Wall Art

diy sign made from colorful wood pieces
Photo credit: Loni LaCour on Instagram

Let’s create a wooden sign with some colors that pop! This one can have your family name, the state or country where you live, or whatever else you want on it. But I think it looks best when it’s blank and would make the perfect piece of DIY wall art to hang in your home!

Fall Welcome Sign Inspiration

front porch welcome sign for fall
Photo credit: Cookie & Cocco on Instagram

Fall is here and all the pumpkin spice vibes are too lol! This Welcome wooden sign is a great thing that you can put right next to your front door. I love the simple look of the black and white text with the little pop of color from the pumpkin. You could even make interchangeable icons for where the pumpkin is for every season!

First Name Wooden Sign

creative ideas for wooden signs
Photo credit: Pine Barren Pallet Works on Instagram

Do you want to put a cute sign on your kid’s door? Here’s a great idea! It has a cute little cactus on it and it’s made with old pallets. If you’re into using scrap wood or need a creative pallet project, this ones for you!

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Lake House Wooden Sign

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Photo credit: Modern Woodland on Instagram

Don’t you just love your hometown and state? Then, show your pride for your spot with this cute wooden sign. This customized Michigan sign is made in rustic style and will give your home additional warmth. If you have a cottage or beach house that’s in need of some custom decorations, this would be perfect!

House Number Wooden Sign

shiplap wooden house number sign
Photo credit: Kaitlyn | Sign Maker on Instagram

Does your home’s number sign look kind of boring? It’s time you change that. This wooden sign looks extra elegant. Plus, it won’t cost you much. Isn’t that wonderful!? I love the white shiplap/pallet look with the little succulent in the corner. Super cute!

DIY Sign With Cute Quote

wooden sign ideas with quotes
Photo credit: Kerri Lovette Designs on Instagram

This year has been different for all of us. We’ve been skipping wine tastings and enjoying our wine on the couch. Now, you eternalize your love for your wine tastings on the couch with this super fun wooden sign! Plus, this would be a pretty simple weekend project!

Gnome Welcome Signs

cute welcome sign ideas with gnomes
Photo credit: Vintage & Rust Studio on Instagram

Christmas is almost here and you might need a cute yard sign or something for the front porch. If you are out of ideas, take a look at these wooden signs! They have cute red and white gnomes on them and are bound to make your yard a magical Christmas place. How wonderful!

DIY Sign For Grandparents

cute homemade wall sign for grandkids
Photo credit: Sarah’s Rustic Creations on Instagram

Having grandkids might be one of the biggest joys of this world. If you want to show your pride to everyone, you can make these wooden signs. These signs can have your grandkids’ names and dates of birth on them. A proud grandma or grandpa indeed

Farmhouse Wall Sign Inspiration

creative diy wall signs with farmhouse style
Photo credit: Shepherd Homeworks on Instagram

Are there a few things and principles that you love so much you wish you could put them on a wall? Well, with this wooden sign can be done! You can write all the things that bring you happiness, like love, joy, peace, patience, and many more. Here’s an example to inspire you. You can copy it or use it as inspiration for creating your very own sign!

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DIY Hanging Sign For Front Yard

scrap wood front yard hanging sign
Photo credit: Brads Boards & More on Instagram

Do you want to make a garden sign with the first letter of your family name? You can do it with a simple pallet sign. And, here is the most gorgeous ones I’ve seen. It’s very affordable and could be easily customized!

Mantel DIY Welcome Sign

make your own mantel welcome sign
Photo credit: April The Sign Artist on Instagram

All of our homes have gotten messy lately. And, all of us have found a way to enjoy the mess. So, let’s embrace the mess even more with a cute wooden sign that welcomes guests into your beautiful mess. Just take a look at its font – it’s to die for!

Fall & Christmas Welcome Porch Signs

christmas wood sign for porch
Photo credit: Sawtooth Rustics on Instagram

Do you want to have signs for all the seasons? Well, sure, but that can be hard work. You have to make four different signs. Actually, not. This post shows you a reversible wooden sign that can be used for, both, fall and winter. How convenient!

Rustic Pallet Wood Sign

work in progress lettering sign with pallet wood
Photo credit: Bauman Pallets on Instagram

Is your wall missing some art or cute decorations? Let’s put a lovely wooden sign up there. This gorgeous sign has an important message on it and looks rustic and modern at the same time. It’s a must-have decoration for every home!

Bless Our Nest DIY Sign

cute DIY sign made with scrap wood
Photo credit: Rustik Hart Creations on Instagram

Everyone knows the importance of family and home and this year we got to know it more than ever. If you want to show how proud you are of your lovely home, you can do it with a beautiful wooden sign like this one. With a little house and a message on it, who can resist!

Wood Sign With Inspirational Quote

quote wall sign from rustic wood
Photo credit: Pallets & Tea on Instagram

Inspirational messages can really change your outlook towards the world. So, why not add some inspirational quotes to your home? You can do that with a cute wooden sign like this one. Place it wherever you want so that you can enjoy the view of it at all times and make each day better. There is GOLD in every piece of your story!

Happy Camper Wall Sign

cute wall sign with happy camper quote
Photo credit: The Henn House on Instagram

Camping is a great way of traveling and spending time outdoors. If you want to showcase your love for camping, you can do it with a cut little sign like this one. Grab some of that left over wood you have in the garage, your favor paint colors and make something fun this weekend!

Christmas Wreath DIY Sign

rustic wall art sign for christmas
Photo credit: Stars & Stripes Signage on Instagram

Do you want an unconventional Christmas wreath? Here’s one! You can make a wooden sign and use it as a wreath this holiday season. You can even put your family name on it. Isn’t that lovely?

Embrace Your Journey Travel Art

travel themed wooden wall art
Photo credit: Me & You Rustic Design on Instagram

Are you a bit of a wanderer? Do you enjoy traveling? So, why not make this passion of yours a part of your home’s decor? You can do that by putting up a wooden sign that tells you to embrace your journey, like this one. There’s even a wonderful picture of a map on it. Perfect!

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Fall Themed Small Wooden Sign

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Photo credit: Wise Designs NNY on Instagram

The most exciting thing about Fall? All the pumpkins! Pumpkin-spice lattes, pumpkin desserts, pumpkin decorations, and many more. Now, you can show your love for pumpkins with this fall-themed wooden sign. It will look fantastic no matter where you put it. Plus, it has a little pumpkin on it. Too cute to handle!

Trick Or Treat Welcome Sign

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Photo credit: Pink Southern Charm on Instagram

I don’t know about you but Fall is basically pumpkin spice season to me and Halloween is just the start of it lol… So why not make a gorgeous trick or treat sign out of old pallet wood. This wooden porch sign will put your entire house in a Halloween mood! You could even paint the reverse side to make it useful for more than just one month!

Laser Cut Lettering Wooden Sign

wood sign with laser cut quote lettering
Photo credit: Blackberry Woods Designs on Instagram

Kindness is one of the characteristics we should never forget, right!? That’s why you need something to remind you of that. This wooden sign is a perfect idea as it has a wonderful message on it. I love the different colors of wood and the laser cut lettering is something I would definitely have to buy from Etsy

Beach House Wall Art

diy beach house wall sign
Photo credit: Crafting Addiction Maria on Instagram

Everyone loves the beach. For some it’s the place of excitement, for some peace, and for happiness. Show your love to this heavenly place to your guests with this blue-and-white sign. Its farmhouse/beach vibe will add warmth to your home or cottage and will look lovely!

Creative Welcome Sign For Porch

porch welcome sign inspriation
Photo credit: Wooden Letters & Signs on Instagram

A wooden sign made of pallets that showcases all of your home’s most wonderful characteristics?! Of course! It’s the perfect decoration that adds a special touch to your home. It has different words in different fonts and it’s bound to make your porch amazing!

Ombre Wood Sign

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Photo credit: Jennifer Gallacher on Instagram

We all love the sea and the ocean. Now, you can bring some marine vibes into your home with this ocean-themed wooden sign. Plus, it can work wonderfully as a decoration in any room you choose. Isn’t that great?

DIY Scrap Wood Sign Example

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Photo credit: Jess Bird on Instagram

If you’re going for the rustic vibe then you’ll love this “Gather” wooden sign! I love how they left spacing in between the pieces of wood and you could change out the wording to really make it your own. Break down those old pallets, order a custom cut word from Etsy and you’d have yourself the perfect piece of homemade art in no time!

Summer Porch Welcome Sign

diy front porch sign for summer
Photo credit: Cookie & Cocco on Instagram

The 4th of July is a big holiday for us all! If you want to show your pride, here’s a DIY project for you. Make this cute wooden porch “Welcome” sign. It has all the colors of the American flag and it will look stunning next to your door. Just wonderful!

Pastel Painted Wood Sign Inspiration

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Photo credit: Sidney Smith on Instagram

A floral painted wood sign? How cute is that?! This sign has a handwritten message on it that will inspire you to stay true to yourself and make the best of your situation. You can put it inside or outside. It will look beautiful no matter where you place it!

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DIY Wall Sign For Beach House

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Photo credit: Juwelz Wood Signs on Instagram

Feeling the summertime sadness? But when summer is far away, you can’t do much about it but wait. Or, you can make a beachy decoration to help you get through your nostalgia. This nautical wooden sign will keep the beach always close to you and its message will give you all the ocean vibes and colors. Just perfect!

DIY Sign For Summer Porch

summer themed front porch sign example
Photo credit: Blissful Pallets on Instagram

There’s nothing better than hanging out on the front porch with your favorite people on a beautiful day, right!?. That’s why you should show appreciation for your lovely porch with this cute wood sign idea. It may even mention all those drinks you’ve been enjoying outside to make sure you never forget them. Once you’re done with it, place it on the porch, pour yourself a drink, and enjoy!

Rustic Painted Wall Sign

homemade sign for wall art
Photo credit: Wood Designs on Instagram

Are you looking for a way to show everyone how much you love them? This cute pallet sign is the perfect idea. It features a special message, a heart, and stars on it… After all, love is all we need! I love the rustic look of the faded blue paint!

White & Black Pallet Sign

pallet sign inspiration with white paint
Photo credit: Etch’d Designs on Instagram

Whether you’ve been to New York or want to go to a different big city… a super simple white and black sign like this would look amazing in your room, dorm, or hallway. So why not bring a tiny little part of New York City (or city of your choice) to your home with this modern and sleek wooden sign pointing to its direction? It has all uppercase black letters on it and looks extra elegant. A must-have decoration!

Christmas Wreath Wooden Wall Art

diy wall sign with christmas theme
Photo credit: Olivia Grace Paper Co on Instagram

Christmas is all about family, happiness, and joy. Here’s a wreath that says just that! This wooden sign can serve as a wreath for years to come. What makes it extra special is the word “JOY” in the middle of it. If you’re looking for a hand-painted sign or painting project, this one will definitely give you some inspiration!

Be Kind Wooden Wall Art

diy sign with rainbow and quote
Photo credit: Peachy Pine Craft Co on Instagram

Kindness is a lifestyle! This rainbow wooden sign proves that kindness makes everything better. The cute little frame in a combination with the stunning colors on it makes this sign a great addition to your home. Plus, that font is just PERFECT!

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