You don’t have to settle with what came with your house. Traditional designs may not suit your vision for your home or your personal tastes and that’s perfectly okay! Because there are some ways around what we’re used to seeing in every neighborhood. These 13 DIY mailboxes add new layers to your curbside appeal. That’s right! You can create your very own or at least give your existing essential a makeover with just a few solid tips. Who knew there were so many ways to style a mailbox?
1. Modern Farmhouse
This modern, farmhouse style mailbox is a top to bottom makeover that you can finish off in an afternoon. Even our novice of DIYers can handle getting this job done and without too much stress. Check out the details by visiting our friends at
2. Contemporary Art
If you’re really feel ing adventurous why not try your hand at turning your mailbox into a piece of contemporary art for your home? That’s exactly what we’re seeing happening over at
3. Paint & Vinyl
If you don’t want to build, you may just want to decorate – and that’s okay too! Decals and vinyl pieces (grab your Cricut!) can really help with that transformation. Check out
4. Copper
Copper home additions are all the rage right now. We love that chic and sophisticated rose gold finish. And
5. Cedar Design
This cedar mailbox from
6. For Packages
This isn’t as a replacement to your traditionla mailbox – instead, it’s something that you can make if you’re one to receive a lot of packages at home. It’ll keep them safe throughout inclement weather and when you can’t grab them in time because you’re away from home. You can visit the plans and follow the tutorial at
7. Breadbox
For smaller cottages or beach homes, you may want to install a smaller mailbox. It has a beautiful vintage quality and it’s so easy to add on to your porch. And this one is made from a breadbox that we found featured on
8. From Scratch
Maybe you have to start from scratch, and that’s okay! We have
9. Clean Lines
10. Climbing Plants
Sometimes just planting a few greens can make the biggest different to the space. Even some of these beautiful, climbing florals from
11. VW Bus
How amazing is this VW bus mailbox? If you’re on the quirkier side, you may want to follow suit. All you have to do is check out this
12. Painted House
How adorable is this painted home mailbox from
13. Ombre
And finally we have the ombre mailbox from
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