NEON SIGN SIZE GUIDE - CHOOSE THE PERFECT SIZE, SHAPE & COLOUR

For most living rooms, a 45–60 cm (18–24″) width looks balanced above a sofa or TV unit.
If you’re creating a true focal wall, ~90 cm (36″) delivers more presence without overwhelming the space.
Measure the wall and leave 10–20% margin around the sign so it can “breathe”.
If your design is tall (stacked text or a logo), consider sizing by height rather than width to maintain readability.

Measure the total available width/height with a tape, then mark a rectangle on the wall using low-tack tape or paper.
Step back to typical viewing distance and check the balance with nearby frames, shelves and windows.
As a rule, aim for a sign that occupies 60–70% of the width of the area you want it to fill (e.g., above a sofa or console).

A reliable rule of thumb is: letter height (cm) ≈ viewing distance (m) ÷ 10.

Examples:

• 2–3 m away → letters 5–6 cm tall
• 5–10 m away → letters 10–15 cm tall
• 10 m+ away → letters 15–25 cm tall

If you’re using a script font with thin strokes, size up slightly to keep letterforms clear.

It depends on the font and spacing, but 6–10 characters is typical for 90 cm in a flowing script.
Blocky, condensed fonts fit more; wide scripts fit fewer.
Multi-word phrases usually work best across two lines or at a wider size so ascenders/descenders don’t collide.

We always quote our neon signs by width first.
For logos, monograms or stacked layouts, choose by height to maintain legibility.
If in doubt, ask for a mockup on a photo of your wall before ordering.

A simple rectangular or contour-cut clear acrylic backing keeps the focus on the design.
Minimal backgrounds and tidy line spacing boost clarity.
If your logo has fine detail, increase the overall size or simplify thin strokes so they don’t visually “drop out” when viewed from across the room.

High-contrast colours against the wall work best.
On dark walls, bright tones (white, warm white, electric blue, neon pink) pop.
On light walls, choose stronger hues (hot pink, red, deep blue).
Limit palettes to 2–3 colours to avoid visual noise.
Pale pastels look beautiful but often need a larger size for the same legibility.

Yes—use your free remote dimmer to tailor brightness for evening use or photography.
Dimming also helps cameras avoid blown highlights and banding.
For bedrooms and home bars, most customers end up using 30–70% brightness day-to-day.

For temporary installs (events, rentals, flower walls), hang from top holes using clear wire/chain or cable ties to a frame. For permanent walls, standoff mounts give the cleanest, safest result.
Always route the cable neatly and avoid pinching the LED flex.

Yes, but specify outdoor-rated construction and plan for weather protection.
Go larger for street-side readability (120 cm+ is common for shopfronts).
If required, add waterproofing. This includes a waterproof power supply, and be mindful of reflections/glare from glass if the sign sits in a window.

Signs usually have a clear lead from the sign to the power supply, plus a mains lead to your socket.

If your socket is further away, request a longer lead or plan trunking/cord concealment.

You can choose cable exit (left/centre/right) to suit your layout—just ask before finalising the design.

Vector files (.AI, .EPS, .SVG) are ideal; high-res .PNG with a transparent background also works.

Very fine detail may need simplifying or upsizing to remain legible in LED neon.

We’re happy to preview a free wall mockup so you can confirm scale before ordering.