27 Mailbox Post Ideas to Get That Curb Appeal

DIYs and decor inspiration to suit every style

If you are looking for mailbox post ideas to up your curb appeal, there are a number of styles and materials to consider, from natural or painted wood to metal, and ideas to make multiple mailboxes look cohesive. Keep in mind that your mailbox post holds up your mailbox and sometimes displays house numbers, but this functional item is also a design opportunity.

Show some style with a modern, rustic, or traditional mailbox that vibes with your home and enhances your curb appeal. Or amuse your mail carrier and get the neighbors talking with a whimsical, colorful, or inventive mailbox post that turns your mailbox into a landmark rather than just another part of the scenery.

These DIYs and mailbox post decor and design ideas in a range of styles and settings will help inspire you to give yours a makeover.

Modern Wood Mailbox Post

Pick up some cedar at your local home improvement store and get ready to build a new mailbox post. This modern wood mailbox post sits on a concrete slab to keep it secure. The short pieces of cedar come together to make an updated mailbox post that may just go perfectly with your home. There's a video that will show you the process of building it.

Modern Wood Mailbox from Maker Gray

Mailbox Post Makeover

This project takes a mailbox post and its mailbox and makes both of them over, giving them a brand new look. Mildew was scraped away from the post and then it was restained to look brand new. Consider planting flowers around your mailbox post to give it a fresh look. You could even go all out and create a mailbox garden.

Mailbox Post Makeover from Don't Disturb This Groove

Slim Mailbox Post

This slim mailbox post has a light footprint on the lawn in front of the house, while white paint makes it pop against the green grass.

Simple Mailbox Post

If you're looking to build a brand-new mailbox post, then this project is for you. It's a simple post that uses just a few pieces of lumber. There are complete directions here for building the post, installing it, and then securing the mailbox to it.

Simple Mailbox Post from Two Feet First

Morning Glory Mailbox Post

This morning glory-covered mailbox post turns the front yard fixture into a mini vertical garden that melds perfectly with its leafy green suburban setting.

Colorful Mailbox Post

This just goes to prove that you don't have to have a fancy mailbox post. This one is just a single piece of wood. Sometimes when you have a mailbox that's the star of the show the post should take second fiddle. Try placing a yard ornament, like a pink flamingo, near the post.

Striped Mailbox and Post from Studio DIY

One-of-a-Kind Mailbox

Consider making your mailbox post and mailbox fancy, as this tutorial shows. This is a paneled mailbox post that was built with a corbel to really make it jaw-dropping. House numbers are added to the mailbox post in the same copper as the mailbox.

Fancy One-of-a-Kind Mailbox from Deb and Danelle

Painted Black Wood

This DIY front yard neighborhood library from A Beautiful Mess was made by installing a mailbox post and placing a custom-made glass-paned cabinet on top. The white house-shaped mailbox with a gray roof attached mimics the style of the main house and could be adapted to a conventional mailbox with some minor adjustments.

DIY Modern Mailbox

Don't be afraid to go simple with your mailbox post. Here's a tutorial on how to build this vintage modern mailbox that would look perfect in front of your home. The mailbox post is simple but functional here. There's also a video here that will show you how to build it.

DIY Modern Mailbox from Homemade Modern

House-Shaped Mailbox

This mailbox post serves as a base for a very cool mailbox that's shaped like a house. An existing post is used but has a fresh coat of paint which makes it look brand new. There are full directions on how to build the house mailbox here.

House Shaped Mailbox from Pretty Handy Girl

Frugal Mailbox Makeover

Here's a mailbox post makeover that's very budget friendly. Put a coat of paint on your mailbox post and mailbox. Add a flower basket holder and you have a fun new look that shows off your mailbox and your flowers.

Frugal Mailbox Makeover from The Homespun Hydrangea

Modern White Mailbox Post

This Palm Springs home from Michelle Boudreau Design has a streamlined all-white mailbox mounted to a large post that mimics the clean lines of the midcentury modern facade. A brass number plate adds a bit of shine and creates interesting shadows as the sun moves.

Timber Mailbox Post

Pressure-treated timber is used to make this unique mailbox that looks like it belong in front of a midcentury modern home. Slats of wood make up the thick body and then the mailbox is placed on top. There's a video included that shows you just how to build it.

Modern Mailbox Post from Mother Daughter Projects

Mailbox Post With Corbel

At this Richmond, VA, home, a white painted mailbox post includes a decorative corbel detail that echoes the ornate woodwork on the Victorian-style front porch.

Quick Mailbox Makeover

This project takes on an old mailbox and post that are in dire need of a makeover. A dark brown stain was added to the post as well as copper-colored address numbers.

Quick Mailbox Makeover from EPBOT

DIY Screen + Plastic Post

Blogger Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona upgraded the curb appeal of her home with a DIY mailbox area that accommodates double mailboxes for her home and guest house. She chose a durable, rust-proof plastic mailbox post that stands up to the area's frequent rain showers. Then she built a DIY screen to anchor the mailbox area that doubles as a house number mount.

DIY Statement Screen from Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona

Rustic Mailbox Post

A rustic wood mailbox post is the perfect complement to this quiet country setting, with weathered wood that blends into the surroundings for a harmonious feel.

All-Black Mailbox Post

Mary Patton Design positioned a standing mailbox and post not at the curb but just outside the front door. The all-black design echoes the sconce lighting and adjacent number plate for a cohesive look.

Lamp Post With Finial

Wrought iron detailing adds some old world elegance to this lamp post-style mailbox post finished with a finial on top that cuts a striking figure in the snow.

DIY Scrapwood Mailbox

Jeff from The Homestud created this DIY mailbox post from scrapwood that was stained to match the beams on the front porch and future front fence.

DIY Mailbox Post from The Homestud

Cobalt Blue Mailbox Post

While all-white or all-black mailbox and post combinations are classic for a reason, an easy way to set your mailbox apart is by painting it in a striking color, like this simple but striking cobalt blue number located in Desert Hot Springs, CA.

Mailbox Post Refresh

Learn how to build this mailbox post with this tutorial. It's a standard post that has a few special features. There are house numbers for the address and a small hook is installed so a flower pot can be displayed. This is such a cute project and it would go well with just about any home.

Mailbox Post Makeover from Living Letter Home

Mailbox Wall Post

This 1929 Southern California beach bungalow from White Sands has a stucco wall and gate that starts at the curb, necessitating that the mailbox is mounted on the wall.

Whimsical Lighthouse Post

A themed mailbox post isn't for everyone. But using your mailbox post to broadcast your passions or celebrate your surroundings can turn your front yard into a local landmark, like this striped lighthouse-style mailbox post that adds a playful feel to the front of this otherwise serious-looking gated property in the Florida Keys.

Horseshoe Mailbox Post

Give your mailbox a rustic makeover with this DIY mail post project. A weathered mailbox post is used for the frame. Then the horseshoes are nailed into the post in a random pattern. This is an easy project that's going to look great.

Horseshoe Mailbox Post from House of Joyful Noise

Red Brick Mailbox Post

This suburban Byron Bay, Australia, home includes a mailbox post that is finished in the same red brick as the home, making it feel like an integrated part of the facade rather than an afterthought.

Custom Mailbox Post

Learn how to build a custom mailbox post with this easy to follow project plan. This is a streamlined post that's simple yet sturdy. No matter what style of mailbox you have, it's going to be a great fit for this mailbox post.

How to Build a Custom Mailbox Post from Thrift Diving

Frequently Asked Questions

Should a mailbox post be set in concrete?

While there are no requirements that your mailbox post be set in concrete, doing so will create a strong foundation that will help to keep it stable.

How do I make my own mailbox post?

The Federal Highway Administration recommends that you use either a 4″ x 4″ wooden support or a 2″-diameter standard steel or aluminum pipe if you are planning to DIY it. These materials are secure but will bend or break when hit by an errant driver, making them a safer alternative to heavy metal pipes or concrete posts, which should be avoided when installing a new mailbox outside of your home.

How tall should a mailbox post be?

The U.S. Postal Service has official guidelines concerning the size, placement, and installation of a new mailbox outside of your home. Your mailbox post should be tall enough so that your mailbox is positioned 41″ to 45″ from the road to the bottom of the mailbox to allow the mail carrier easy access from their vehicle.

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