doorplates
Names on doors
Doorplates are small plaques mounted on or beside doors, typically displaying names, numbers, or titles.
They identify offices, apartments, or the occupants within: The brass doorplate read "Dr. Harrison".
Doorplates range from simple nameplates on residential doors to formal plaques outside professional offices.
Identifying sign mounted publicly
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
- inscriptionText permanently marked
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
bronze · number · signage · label · etching · aluminum · acrylic · laminate
Generous treatment of guests
- greetingExpression of welcome
- warmthHeat you feel
- invitationRequest to attend
- receptionAct of receiving guests
nameplate · personalized · home · family · housewarming · guest · visitor · decorative
Point of access
- foyerBuilding's entrance room
- vestibuleEnclosed space between doors
- portalImposing entrance or gate
- hallwayInterior connecting passage
lobby · porch · frontage · exterior · facade · lintel · jamb · frame
Right to enter
- controlAuthority to direct
- identificationEstablishing who someone is
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
- restrictedLimited in scope
authorized · keycard · intercom · buzzer · entry · verification · clearance · numbered
nameplate
Identifying sign mounted publicly
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
- inscriptionText permanently marked
brass · bronze · number · signage · label · etching · aluminum · acrylic · laminate · stencil
hospitality
Generous treatment of guests
- greetingExpression of welcome
- warmthHeat you feel
- invitationRequest to attend
reception · nameplate · personalized · home · family · housewarming · guest · visitor · decorative · ornamental
entrance
Point of access
hallway · lobby · porch · frontage · exterior · facade · lintel · jamb · frame · knocker
access
Right to enter
- controlAuthority to direct
- identificationEstablishing who someone is
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
restricted · authorized · keycard · intercom · buzzer · entry · verification · clearance · numbered · coded