#1 Custom Lobby Signs

Design. Fabrication. Installation. Your lobby is the first handshake. Let’s make it a firm one.

Get your lobby sign, custom reception and office signage from us. One team. One friendly and capable point of contact. And a finished wall you’ll be genuinely proud to stand in front of.

#1 Custom Lobby Signs

Why a Lobby Sign Is Worth the Investment

People form an opinion about your company before anyone says a word. Clients, candidates, investors, and inspectors all walk through the same door, and the wall behind your reception desk quietly tells them who you are, how established you are, and how much you sweat the details.

A well-built lobby sign does four jobs at once:

Builds instant credibility. A crisp, dimensional logo signals a stable, professional organization.

Reinforces your brand. Exact colors, fonts, and finishes turn a blank wall into a confident brand statement.

Guides visitors. People know right away they’re in the right place, and directories point them to the right suite or department.

Lifts team pride. Your people see the brand every day. It becomes part of your culture and a natural backdrop for photos, events, and social media.

Unlike digital ads, your reception sign works every single business day for years, with no monthly media spend.

Lobby Signs by Signs A La Carte

Reception Signs We Design and Build

Every space, budget, and brand is different, so we offer a full menu of options, “à la carte.”

Dimensional letters sign

3D Dimensional Letter Logos

Individually cut letters and logo shapes in acrylic, PVC, aluminum, or metal-laminated finishes. Mounted flush or on stand-offs, they add the kind of depth and shadow that flat graphics simply can’t match.

Acrylic and Stand-Off Panels

Acrylic and Stand-Off Panels

Clear or frosted acrylic panels with your logo printed, painted, or applied in dimensional form, held off the wall with brushed or polished stand-offs for a clean, modern look.

Brushed aluminum Dimensional letters sign

Metal and Brushed Finish Signs

Brushed aluminum, stainless-look, and brass-look finishes for law firms, financial offices, medical practices, and corporate headquarters that want a premium, timeless feel.

SEG fabric illuminated sign

Illuminated Reception Signs

Backlit (halo-lit) letters and edge-lit acrylic create a warm glow that stands out in any lighting and makes a strong impression well after hours.

Wall mural

Wall Graphics and Murals

Full-wall vinyl graphics, brand murals, and mission-statement walls that turn a plain lobby into an immersive brand experience.

Wayfinding sign

Directories, Wayfinding, and ADA Signs

Tenant directories, directional signs, and ADA-compliant room signs that keep visitors moving and keep your building aligned with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

Not sure which style fits your space? Send us a photo of your wall and your logo. We'll come back with a solution and pricing.



    Our 5-Step Reception Sign Process

    Most businesses end up juggling a designer, a fabricator, an installer, and sometimes a permit expediter. We handle every step ourselves, so you can stay focused on what you do best.

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    1. Design

    We start with your brand guidelines, your wall measurements, and your goals. Our designers create a scaled digital proof that shows exactly how the sign will look on your wall, including size, materials, colors, and mounting style. You approve everything before we produce a thing. Learn more about our sign design service.

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    Most interior signs don’t need a permit, but illuminated signs, multi-tenant buildings, and landlord agreements often come with rules. We check building, electrical, and property-management requirements and handle the paperwork when needed. See our sign-permitting service.

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    Your sign is fabricated with commercial-grade materials chosen for durability and finish quality. Every piece is checked against the approved proof before it ever leaves the shop. Explore our sign production capabilities.

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    Our installers use templates, the right wall anchors, and laser levels for perfectly aligned letters. We work around your schedule, including early-morning or after-hours installs, so we never disrupt your team or your visitors. Read about our sign installation service.

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    Moving offices, rebranding or replacing a damaged letter? We clean, repair, relocate and update signs long after installation, so your reception area keeps looking brand new. Discover our sign maintenance service.

    Why Businesses Choose Signs A La Carte

    Family-owned and local. Founded by Veronique and Christian, who bring more than 20 years of corporate experience to every project and treat your business like it’s their own.

    One team, start to finish. Design, permitting, production, installation and maintenance under one roof. No hand-offs. No finger-pointing.

    Proof before production. You’ll see a realistic mockup of your wall before we build anything.

    Brand-accurate results. Exact color matching and careful material selection that respect your brand standards.

    Clean, respectful installs. Minimal disruption, careful protection of your walls and floors, and a spotless space when we leave.

    Local service area. West Chester, Chester County, Delaware County, the Main Line and the Greater Philadelphia area.

    Vinyl graphics fabrication

    Who We Build Reception Signs For

    • Corporate offices and headquarters that want a polished reception wall
    • Medical, dental and veterinary practices that need calm, trustworthy branding and clear patient wayfinding
    • Law, accounting and financial firms that want premium metal or acrylic finishes
    • Tech startups and coworking spaces that want bold, illuminated or mural-style walls
    • Schools, nonprofits and churches that want to warmly welcome families and donors
    • Property managers and multi-tenant buildings that need consistent directories and suite signage
    • Showrooms, salons and retail spaces that want the brand visible from the door
    Vinyl Wall Graphics
    White vinyl graphic
    Brushed gold Acrylic sign
    Printed picture on acrylic with standoffs

    What Affects Reception Sign Pricing?

    Every reception sign we quote is custom, and the price comes down to a few clear factors:

    • Size: overall width and letter height and depth
    • Materials: Vinyl, acrylic, PVC, aluminum, metal laminate, or a combination
    • Dimension and layering: flat, flush-mounted, stand-off, or multi-layer
    • Illumination: non-lit, halo-lit, or edge-lit (which requires electrical planning)
    • Wall type: drywall, glass, brick, tile, or wood panel
    • Installation conditions: height, access, and after-hours scheduling

    We give you a clear, itemized quote with no surprise fees. If you have a budget in mind, just tell us. We’ll design the strongest option that fits it.

    Lobby Signs by Signs A La Carte

    Frequently Asked Questions

    A lobby sign is a branded sign installed in a reception area or entrance, usually behind the front desk or on a feature wall. It typically displays your logo and company name in vinyl, dimensional letters, acrylic, metal, or illuminated form.

    The cost of a lobby sign depends on size, materials, dimension, illumination, and installation conditions. A simple flat acrylic panel costs far less than a large illuminated 3D logo wall. Signs A La Carte provides a free, itemized quote after reviewing your logo and wall photo.

    Timelines depend on design approvals, materials, illumination, and any landlord or permit requirements. Once your proof is approved, we give you a clear production and installation date and keep you updated at every step.

    The right lobby sign size depends on wall width, viewing distance and ceiling height. Our designers create a scaled mockup on a photo of your actual wall, so you can see the proportions before you commit.

    Acrylic offers a modern, glossy look; brushed aluminum and metal laminates feel premium and timeless; PVC is a cost-effective option for dimensional letters. We often combine materials, for example a metal face on an acrylic base, to create depth.

    A non-illuminated interior lobby sign usually doesn’t need a municipal permit, but illuminated signs may need electrical work, and many landlords require approval. Signs A La Carte checks local, building, and lease requirements for you as part of our permitting service.

    Yes. We install on drywall, glass, brick, stone, tile and wood paneling using mounting hardware matched to the surface, including stand-offs, studs and specialty adhesives for glass.

    Yes. We work from your brand guidelines, including Pantone references, to match paint and vinyl colors as closely as materials allow, and we show you the proposed colors on your proof before production.

    In 99.9% of cases, no. While AI-generated images can look impressive, they usually aren’t ready to use as-is for production. The artwork will need to be refined by a graphic designer—either someone you work with or our team. If we handle those design revisions, a design fee will apply.

    Ready to Make a Lasting First Impression?

    Your reception area should say “we’re established, we’re professional, and we’re glad you’re here” before anyone says a word. Let our family-owned team design, permit, produce, install and maintain a lobby sign that does exactly that.

    Three easy ways to start:

    • Call (484) 464-0111 to book your appointment (Mon–Fri, 9 am–5 pm)
    • Email us your logo and a photo of your wall
    • Fill out the quote form below and get a quote



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