Our Story

The Door Number Company began from a conversation between the founders Phil and Roland, over the frustration and scarcity of well-designed front door numbers. Being close friends and both having backgrounds in design, we jumped at the opportunity this provided to collaborate on a design & research led project.

During this exploration we learnt that the number itself isn’t the only factor, the typographic relation between each character and overall placement are equally important. We provide custom templates and guidance as part of the package. Our aim is to offer our customers a product that compliments the architectural period of their home while providing a range of finishes to suit their own style.

We understand the worth of hands-on making and prototyping; being able to thoroughly understand materials, processes and finishes. Our products have been designed and developed inhouse and now manufactured by ourselves in our East London workshop.

Door Number Company was founded by Roland Ellis and Phil McNeill. As an Industrial designer Roland has helped luxury brands to innovate with less plastic, and designed research equipment to monitor rainforests. Phil, trained as a graphic designer, now creates immersive experiences for leading cultural institutions worldwide.

Environmental impact is important to us, there are multiple ways we have looked to reduce our impact on the world, these are, but not limited to;

Materials chosen are proven to last. They come from partially recycled sources and at the end of their lifecycle are again recyclable.

Industry is an unseen burden on the environment, as we have developed our processes, by design it aims to be localised, low energy and low wastage.

Packaging is minimal and recyclable, using Royal Mail where possible we aim to limit additional delivery journeys.