A mailbox is an important aspect of your outside home decor. Choosing the right mailbox, whether it be post mounted or wall mounted, depends on the delivery method of your local post office as well as neighborhood codes. If your neighborhood allows any kind of mailbox, feel free to choose one that expresses your fun and funky style.
Materials
Most homeowners like to choose mailboxes that match the exterior of their house either in style or color. If you have a contemporary house try choosing a contemporary mailbox. If you have a traditional looking house choose a traditional looking mailbox. You'll find mailboxes made of plastic, galvanized steel, aluminum, cedar and brass. If you live in humid areas or areas that get a lot of snow and rain make sure your mailbox is rustproof. While plastic mailboxes are rustproof, they oftentimes don't look as elegant or upscale as metal mailboxes. Many mailboxes are painted with semi gloss, high gloss paint or copper finish.
Styles and Extras
You'll find a wide variety of mailbox styles to choose from. As for post mounted mailboxes, there are classic looking steel mailboxes in black or white with a simple red side flag and over-sized square plastic mailboxes that are secured with a lock. There are elegant mailboxes with copper and brass detailing and mailboxes in bright colors like red, green and blue. You can even purchase special made mailboxes that look like a smaller version of your house. If you want to add a little pizzazz to your mailbox try stenciling the side, covering it with a decorative magnetic cover, a funky mailbox flag or affixing a mailbox side plaque.
If you choose to purchase a wall mounted mailbox you can find square as well as rounded versions. There are wall-mounted boxes that are sleek and simple and those that are made with ornate Victorian touches. A wall mounted mailbox is a great place to affix your house number or a family crest. Many wall mounted mailboxes also have a lock on them to keep your mail secure.
