Shopfront ideas where woodwork would work!
At Spectrum Signs in Athlone, we have the skills, expertise and equipment to design and build a multitude of shopfront ideas in all kinds of timber and wood.
Carved Wooden Sign at Wineport Lodge
This beautiful sign at Wineport Lodge in Athlone is carved from maple, matching the timber that is used throughout the building in it’s lakeside setting. The logo and lettering once carved on both sides, was infilled in gold, then the entire sign was stained to match the main buildings and given several protective coatings. The shape of the sign mimics that of of a traditional wine cask.
The sign is mounted on a steel post and framework, with the single main post also boxed off in maple and treated with the same finish. With some tasteful lighting installed, the sign effectively marks the entrance to Wineport Lodge by day and night, and it’s design, materials and finish reflects the business and it’s magnificent setting.
With the right kind of occasional maintenance, this sign can be kept looking as it does when it was made or it can be allowed to age gracefully (like a good wine!), but either way it’s appeal will last for many years to come.
Carved Wooden Shopfront Sign at Pizzeria il Basilico
Pizzeria il Basilico is a traditional Italian pizzeria with their own wood fired oven. They wanted a rustic, country look for their business, and chose to go with the real deal, in this case, red deal which is the timber used in their fully carved shopfront sign.
Once their chosen font was selected we set out assembling and gluing the individual timber boards and the fascia was ready for carving. The lettering on this sign (and also Wineport) is prismatic, meaning that the letters become deeper towards the middle until the centre of each comes to a point. It adds to the 3D effect of the lettering and bounces the reflected light off the bright gold in different directions. This can clearly be seen in the pictures below.
With almost every shopfront sign we make, we try to reflect the shop itself in the design. Inside, there are lots of timber paneled walls and rustic wall graphics, so both the interior and exterior reflect the nature of the business very well.
Pizzeria il Basilico is based in Northgate Street, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
Traditional Wooden Sign Fascia
This attractive sign panel was made from aged salvaged timber ang finished to a high gloss finish. With a set of raised letters, it fits the image of Barber bob’s traditional look
Would you like a wooden shopfront sign but not the maintenance?
Anything made from timber will need maintenance from time to time. A lick of paint or varnish every year or two will prolong the life of any wooden shopfront. However…. if you like the appearance of wood but you find the thoughts of maintenance unappealing, WE HAVE OPTIONS!
We can offer the most versatile and maintenance free composite and aluminium materials wrapped in any vinyl timber print of your choice, from flat panels to fabricated sections, even with incorporated internal illumination. Choose from a library of woodgrain images and you can have anything from a distressed weathered look to the fine grains of pine, teak or mahogany. We can even transform existing, suitable shopfronts to have timber elements.
Transform any existing Wooden Shopfront
You might have an existing timber shopfront that needs a facelift or a rebrand. You can talk to us here at Spectrum Signs and we will be happy to meet you at your shop to explore your possibilities. We can help you with the design of your new look, select colours and go through what type of shopfront sign will suit both your needs and budget.
A carefully chosen colour scheme, a fresh coat of paint and a set of raised lettering fitted directly to the shopfront would work wonders and give your business a full new fresh look that will attract fresh new interest!
