The Ultimate Guide to Designing Your Space with Custom Neon Signs

Every space has a story. But sometimes, it needs a spark to tell it. A neon spark.

Whether you are crafting a fresh look for your room, preparing an aesthetic in home studio heaven, or trying to draw eyes to wares, Yellowpop custom neon signs are a neon decorating game-changer. They’re bold, bright, and totally unique to you. Forget boring walls. With Yellowpop, your space shines.

In this guide, we’ll show you everything you need to know to plan a space with our custom neon signs. Sit tight, and let’s get to design together!

Why Custom Neon Signs?

Let’s start with the “why.” Well, for one, lighting isn’t just a question of practicality — it’s also a key tool in the mood-crafting arsenal that tells a story and imbues a feeling in a space. With custom neon signs? Those take that even further. Instead of just speaking to the eye, they speak to the soul.

And, rather than pre-packaged decorations or designs, a custom sign speaks to you. That feel-good motto you tell yourself every day. Your name. Your business. Your wedding hashtag. Yellowpop, the professionals of stylish custom lighting, bring that personal touch to life-imitating decoration. They don’t just make neon signs to light up a single inch of space. They make neon signs to light up faces.

Step 1: Find Your Why and Your Words

Before you start to think about colors and symbols, ask yourself this: What do I want my sign to mean, in both words and emotion?

What kind of room will you place it in? A living room may call for something that makes a statement, like “Good Vibes Only.” A bedroom may look good with a gentle script next to your bed reading “Dream On.” Perhaps you run a small business and want to feature a business logo above your sign, in some way that makes it stand out or feel elevated.

Still nothing? Here are some more ideas to get you thinking:

• A favorite song lyric or quote

• Your name or initials

• A cheeky phrase that reflects your humor

• A motivational message

• A symbol or shape with personal meaning

Step 2: Choose the Right Spot

The best part about neon signs is that they can go almost anywhere. Above your bed? Done. On the dining room accent wall? Gorgeous. In the entryway of your office building? Fun, functional, and totally Instagrammable.

Place them where the eye naturally falls. Consider the lighting in the room, the size of the wall, and what furniture is in the space for reference on the size and brightness of the sign. Also, don’t forget that they aren’t just for indoors. Consider your outdoor living spaces — covered deck or patio, a balcony, even an event space.

Step 3: Design It Like a Pro

Once you’ve got your message and wall situation locked in, it’s time to have some fun: choosing your design. With a Yellowpop custom neon sign, you have total creative freedom. Here’s what to keep in mind:

Font Style

Fonts speak volumes. A flowing script in cursive? Laid-back or romantic. An in-your-face, all-caps typeface? Super modern and no-nonsense. Thanks to an extensive font library, you’ll be able to send that same strong message.

Color

There’s the color that will seamlessly blend in with a neutral wall (i.e., white, pink, red, blue), and the one that will pop against a darker one. And then there’s your personal taste. While you should definitely go with what you’re most drawn to, think about your room—its vibe, its functions. Cooler, more muted tones tend to be a bit more soothing, warm, and obviously more lively.

Size

Measure, and then measure again. Select a size that, although relative to your wall, is also big enough to actually read. Here, the brand’s size guide is super helpful. Pro tip: Until you actually have your sign, you can mock up what it will look like on your wall using painter’s tape.

Step 4: Placement and Installation

Installation is surprisingly simple. Yellowpop includes everything you’ll need to hang your sign, and instructions are easy to follow. Most of the signs are lightweight, so you can install them just like a picture frame or floating shelf. Some people even use adhesive hooks or strips if they’re using them for a short-term event.

Do you want to change it up someday? Simply set your sign on a shelf or a flat surface for a more laid-back, movable look. And relax—LED neon stays safe, cool, and energy-efficient. You can leave it on for longer (without too much of a worry or an unwieldy electricity bill).

Step 5: Set the Mood

Your custom neon is more than a wall statement, it’s an experience. Make it the only light in your favorite reading or nursing nook. Use it as a nightlight in areas of the house that are under-lit. Place it over your bar cart and have friends pose in front of it at your dinner party photo booth.

Pro tip: Keep your dimmer easily accessible. Turn down the brightness for evening lighting, then switch to full blast when guests are over or you're hosting events.

Bonus: Neon Signs for Events

Creating a wedding, birthday, or business celebration? Neon signs make for show-stopping event decor. Spell out your name and your event hashtag, or incorporate a message like “Let’s Party.” They’re reusable, easy to move, and fun mementoes when the fun’s done.

Yellowpop custom neon signs are the ideal selection for many a bridal shower, trade show, and they never fail to dominate the room.

Designing Your Space with Custom Neon Signs

Designing with a custom neon sign isn’t just an aesthetic journey. It’s a chance to make a statement. To leave a mark. To express the truest version of you. Whether light-hearted or brooding, outrageous or refined, there’s a neon sign for every feeling, idea, and mood. And with Yellowpop Custom Neon Signs, you aren’t just receiving an exceptional product. You’re standing out from the crowd, expressing your more intimate and original spaces, and experiencing quality, fun, and ease like never before.

So if you’re looking to spruce up your living room, light your office with innovation, or host a memorable event with your own words glowing on the dancefloor, let your walls speak. Discover the endless possibilities of Yellowpop Custom Neon Signs today and make something that shines.