8511 Lankershim Blvd, Sun Valley, CA 91352 Open daily 7 AM to 10 PM Calls and texts: (818) 806-9006
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Interior signs

Lobby and Reception Signs in Los Angeles

Lobby signs put your logo on the wall behind the front desk, where every visitor looks first. We design custom lobby signs, from dimensional letters and acrylic panels to halo-lit logos, and make the letters and panels in our Sun Valley shop. You see the sign on a photo of your own wall before anything is cut.

8511 Lankershim Blvd, Sun Valley · Open daily 7 AM–10 PM

See It on My Wall Call (818) 806-9006

A straight-on photo of the wall is enough; measurements are optional. Free: 1 mockup + 1 round of changes per location for business-sign requests. Extra rounds are billed.

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Illustration: brushed metal letters spelling REALTY GROUP on a wood slat wall behind a white reception desk
Illustration: Dimensional letters on a slatted wood wall. Your mockup is made on a photo of your own lobby.

Mockup first

See the sign on your wall before it's made

A lobby sign is read from a few steps away, so size and finish matter more than on a storefront. The mockup settles both before anything is cut. The first mockup and one round of changes are free for business-sign requests, per location. Extra rounds are billed.

  1. Send a photo of the wall

    Stand where visitors walk in and shoot straight on. Add the wall width if you know it.

    You do this

  2. We place your logo on it

    At a proposed size, in the material and finish you're considering, lit or not.

    We do this

  3. Review it with your team

    Share it with your office manager, landlord or property manager. One round of changes is included.

    You do this

  4. Get a quote for that sign

    The quote matches the mockup: size, material, finish, mounting and installation.

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See It on My Wall

A phone photo is enough. No payment details.

What is a lobby sign?

A lobby sign is your company name or logo on the wall behind the reception desk. It tells visitors they're in the right place and sets the tone before anyone says hello. Most are dimensional letters, a printed or layered acrylic panel, or halo-lit letters that glow against the wall.

Custom lobby signs are sized to the wall and to the view from the door, not picked from a catalog. Corporate lobby signs, clinic reception walls and one-room suites all start the same way: a photo of the wall. We build office lobby signs, reception signs for business and directory boards across Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

How lobby signs are built

Four decisions shape a lobby sign: how it reads from the door, what it's made of, how it's finished and how it holds on the wall.

  • Size to the view

    We size the logo to the wall and to the distance from the entrance, and check the ceiling lights so the sign doesn't sit in shadow.

  • Pick a build

    Dimensional letters on studs, a printed acrylic panel on standoffs, layered acrylic, or halo-lit letters with LEDs behind them.

  • Choose a finish

    Painted to your brand color, brushed or mirror metal-look faces, or a mix, such as metal-look letters on a colored backer panel.

  • Plan the mounting

    A paper pattern sets the exact position. Heavier pieces go into studs or heavy-duty anchors. Glass and tile get their own methods, below.

Lobby sign styles and finishes

Any of these can go into your mockup, so you can judge the look on your own wall.
Quote This Style

We'll prefill lobby signs. You can change it on the form.

Dimensional letters
Cut from acrylic, aluminum or PVC and mounted on studs, so they stand slightly off the wall.
Brushed or mirror metal look
Brushed aluminum, gold or silver mirror faces. Gold mirror and brushed aluminum samples are at the shop.
Acrylic panel on standoffs
Clear or frosted acrylic, printed or with cut vinyl, held off the wall on metal standoffs.
Layered acrylic
Two or three cut layers stacked for depth, often a colored logo on a clear panel.
Halo-lit letters
Solid letters with LEDs behind them that throw a soft glow on the wall. They need power at the sign location.
Backer panel
Letters on a painted, wood-look or metal-look panel. Useful on busy walls, wallpaper or glass.
Printed logo wall
Your logo over a printed graphic or texture that runs across the whole wall.
Matching suite and door signs
Suite numbers, door plaques and directional signs in the same finish.

Letters, panel or halo-lit?

Three builds cover most lobbies. Here's how they differ on the wall and later on.
FeatureDimensional lettersAcrylic panel on standoffsHalo-lit letters
LookCrisp 3D letters right on the wall.A floating panel with a glass-like edge.Letters with a soft glow on the wall behind them.
Power at the wallNot neededNot neededNeeded
Works best onPainted drywall, wood and stoneTextured or busy walls, where loose letters get lostSmooth, solid walls in dim or evening-lit lobbies
Changing it laterLetters come off one by one. The holes need patching.One panel to swap, and only a few holes.Like letters, plus disconnecting the power.
A natural fit forMost offices and clinicsLaw, finance and medical officesStudios, salons and creative offices

Lit signs need electrical work by a licensed contractor. In a multi-tenant building, the landlord or property manager usually approves the sign first.

Mounting on drywall, glass, tile and wood

The wall decides the mounting. We plan it before fabrication, so the installer arrives with the right hardware. Installation is done by our licensed sign-contractor partner. Your quote lists the installer's CSLB license number.

  • Drywall

    Letters and panels go up on studs or pins set from a paper pattern. Heavier pieces are fixed into studs or heavy-duty anchors.

  • Glass

    Tempered glass can't be drilled after it's made. Letters on glass are bonded with sign-mounting tape, or the logo goes on as vinyl window graphics.

  • Tile and stone

    The hole pattern is planned around grout lines before anyone drills, and holes are drilled slowly so the tile doesn't crack.

  • Wood slats and paneling

    Letters mount on studs into the slats, or onto a backer panel when the slats are too thin or too far apart.
Illustration: a white suite directory sign with room numbers and arrows in an office hallway
IllustrationA suite directory by the elevators.

Multi-tenant buildings

Lobby directory boards

A lobby directory lists who's in the building and where. Office directory signs come in two kinds:

  • Fixed. Names printed or cut in vinyl on one acrylic or aluminum panel. Clean and simple. A tenant change means new vinyl or a new panel.
  • Changeable. Each name sits on its own strip, so a property manager swaps one line without touching the rest.

We make the panels and name strips in-house and match them to your lobby sign and suite signs. In larger buildings the same look carries on as wayfinding signage by the elevators.

Quote a Directory BoardSigns for property managers

Where lobby signs fit

Lobby signs for business don't all do the same job. It depends on who walks through the door.

  • Corporate offices

    Brushed metal-look or painted letters, often with a matching directory and suite signs.

  • Medical and dental

    Acrylic panels or painted letters that are easy to wipe clean, plus frosted film on exam-room glass.

  • Law and financial

    Classic letters or a clear panel on standoffs. Quiet, sharp and readable from the door.

  • Salons and studios

    Halo-lit or mirror-finish letters that also look good in photos and on social media.

  • Co-working and shared suites

    Changeable panels and name strips that keep up with members moving in and out.

  • Showrooms

    A logo wall big enough to read across the room, sometimes over a printed graphic.

What moves the price of a lobby sign

A set of painted PVC letters and a halo-lit metal-look logo wall are different products, so a single price range wouldn't tell you much. These are the things that move the number:

  • Size and letter count. Bigger letters and longer names take more material and more cutting.
  • Material and finish. Painted acrylic or PVC usually costs less than brushed or mirror faces and layered builds.
  • Lighting. Halo-lit letters add LEDs, a power supply and electrical work at the wall by a licensed contractor.
  • The wall. Glass, tile and stone take more installation time than drywall.
  • Extras. A backer panel, a directory, matching suite signs, or installation outside business hours.

Send a photo of the wall for a real number.

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A phone photo of the wall is enough. No payment details.

What we need for a quote

Send what you have. Anything missing, we'll ask about.
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Free: 1 mockup + 1 round of changes per location for business-sign requests. Extra rounds are billed. No payment details.

  • A straight-on photo of the wall, taken from where visitors walk in
  • Rough width and height of the wall
  • The wall surface: drywall, glass, tile, stone or wood
  • Your logo file (AI, EPS, PDF or SVG if you have one)
  • Lit or not, and whether there's power near the spot
  • Your building's sign rules, if the landlord or property manager has them
  • The address

For a directory board, add the list of tenant names and suite numbers.

Send photos any time

Text them to (818) 806-9006

Email hello@angelsprint.com with your business name in the subject.

Two 3D letter samples on a work table, gold mirror and brushed aluminum
Our shop3D letter samples from our shop: gold mirror and brushed aluminum.

Made in Sun Valley

Letters and panels made in our shop

Letters, acrylic panels, vinyl and printed graphics are cut and finished at Angels Print, 8511 Lankershim Blvd in Sun Valley, on our own CNC router, laser and UV printers. For halo-lit letters we plan the LED layout here; wiring at the wall and the power connection are done by a licensed contractor.

Come see letter samples in gold mirror and brushed aluminum before you pick a finish. We're open daily, 7 AM to 10 PM. Call ahead so the right person is there to meet you.

Visit the ShopHow our sign fabrication works

Lobby sign questions

Still deciding? Call (818) 806-9006 or text a photo and ask.

What are lobby signs made of?
Most are dimensional letters in acrylic, aluminum or PVC, an acrylic panel on metal standoffs, or halo-lit letters with LEDs behind them. Finishes range from painted brand colors to brushed and mirror metal looks.
How big should a reception sign be?
Big enough to read from the entrance, with clear wall around it. Letter height depends on that distance and on the wall width. Your mockup shows the proposed size on a photo of your own wall, so you can judge it before anything is cut.
Lit or non-lit?
Non-lit letters look sharp under good ceiling light and need no wiring. Halo-lit letters add depth and stand out in dim lobbies or after hours, but they need power behind the wall and electrical work by a licensed contractor.
Can a lobby sign go on glass or tile?
Yes. Tempered glass can't be drilled, so letters on glass are bonded with sign-mounting tape, or the logo goes on as vinyl. On tile and stone, the hole pattern is planned around grout lines before anyone drills.
Do lobby signs need a permit in Los Angeles?
It depends on the city and the building. In the City of LA a sign inside a mall needs a permit (LADBS Sign Manual), and a lit sign needs electrical work by a licensed contractor. In multi-tenant buildings the landlord usually approves the sign first. Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena have their own rules, so send the address and we'll tell you what likely applies. This is general information, not an approval.
Can you make an office directory with changeable names?
Yes. Changeable office directory signs put each name on its own strip, so one tenant change means one new strip, not a new board. We print or cut the strips in-house to match the board.
Who installs the sign?
A licensed sign-contractor partner. Your quote lists the installer's CSLB license number. If the sign is lit and there's no power near the spot, the quote says so.
Can I see samples before I decide?
Yes. Letter and material samples are at our shop, 8511 Lankershim Blvd, Sun Valley, open daily from 7 AM to 10 PM. If you're looking for lobby signs near you in the San Fernando Valley, we're a short drive from Burbank, North Hollywood and Van Nuys. Call (818) 806-9006 before you come so the right person is there.

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See your logo on your lobby wall

Send one photo of the wall. We send back your sign on it, with a quote.
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Free: 1 mockup + 1 round of changes per location for business-sign requests. Extra rounds are billed. Or bring your logo to the shop, open daily 7 AM–10 PM.

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