You don’t have to live at an estate to name your house, y’all!
Imagine your charming Lowcountry cottage captured in a single, elegant emblem.
Now, picture that image etched onto custom matchboxes or proudly displayed on a coffee mug.
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For inspiration, turn to your favorite hotels and restaurants.
Study their pens, notepads and candles.
Then, develop a name.
Credit:Marc Mauldin
According to family lore, wold is a Welsh suffix meaning rolling hills.
Supposedly they played around with the letters until a name emerged, he says.
Hodgson created the Erymwold logo himself about a decade ago.
Norman Ridge was born.
Why Create A Home Logo?
A home brand establishes a clear sense of place for both owners and guests.
I used those colors in decorating the house, too, she says.
Hodgson says not to be scared to add a little personality to the logo, too.
Wordplay can be especially fun.
My friend has a home on St. Simons he calls ‘MarshMellow.'"
Interior designerSteve McKenzierecently used a homeowners own play on words for a client.
How Can I Use A Home Logo?
The better question might be, is anything safe from a home logo?!
Griffin, Hodgson, and Bien each use their designs for entertaining items and other personalized decor.
I havent done a baseball hat, but thats next, says Bien.
For Griffin, its almost like giving her guests a chance to take vacation home.
McKenzie says that a logo allows for a bit more personality and panache in a home.
It’s hard to be distinctive and different with a monogram.
With home branding, I think it describes the ambiance of the house, not just who lives there.
Who Can Design A Home Logo For Me?
Etsy is an excellent resource for finding designers, as is Instagram.
For example,Erin Regalis a custom merch designer and marketing expert.
She designed my Hydrangea House logo and brand!
