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In home design, small things often contribute to the larger picture. The name plate is one such element, something a visitor to your home will notice immediately and may even become the talking point. Architect Mrunmayi Wadwekar lists the different types of name plates according to their design, style, effect and cost.
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If you have a big wall space next to your door, you can think of placing a painting with your name below it. These can be framed together or placed next to each other.
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For people fond of wooden artworks, there is a huge variety of wooden name plates available in the market. You can find options in various art fairs. Similarly there are artists who can customize these name plates for you.
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Another option is to get sleek steel or chrome-plated simple frame and engrave your name on it.
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You can also engrave your name on a wide variety of base materials like stone, wood and glass.
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Glass especially stained glass or painted artwork looks extremely beautiful due to the effects of shade and shadow falling on it all through the day.
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Ceramic frames can be customized or individual preformed letters can also be used to create name plates.
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Fibreglass is another option that can be moulded into various shapes and forms due to its versatility. It can be used to create beautiful and unique designs
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There are many websites that offer printing and engraving services for your name plate. A wide variety of options are also available for adding your pictures.
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Kids also love to have their own name plates, so you can encourage your kids to create their own name plates or search for kid-specific designs.
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Name plate designs can be customized according to your choice and lifestyle. For example, a logo in the name plate can introduce a doctor.
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Also, for diehard fans of cricket and football teams, you can design your own name plate based on your favourite teams design.