A well-chosen metal sign can make a garage feel like a place with a story, not just a space for tools and storage. Start with the subject you want to show—your hometown, a favorite route, or something funny—then choose a sign shape that suits the wall.
1. Start with a hometown metal sign
A rectangular decorative metal sign is an easy starting point because the location itself can be the focus. For example, Retake America carries a Wilmington North Carolina Metal Sign. Search your own town using our Find a Design tool, or browse the 6 × 12 metal sign collection.
2. Make the road-trip theme obvious with a highway shield
Highway shield designs bring a route-marker look to a garage or workshop. A Route 66 Arizona Highway Shield Metal Sign is one example. Shop more shapes and destinations in the Highway Shield Signs category.
3. Break up straight lines with a round sign
If the wall already has square shelves, cabinets, or framed art, a round metal sign offers a different silhouette. See the Iowa Stamped Flag Circle Metal Sign, or compare the designs in our Circle Signs collection. Check each product page for its listed dimensions.
4. Give your parking spot some personality
Parking sign designs can work especially well beside a workbench, garage door, or parking area. For a lighthearted example, there’s the Believe in Bigfoot Parking Sign. Explore other themes in the Parking Signs category.
Choosing a layout
A single prominent sign works for a narrow wall, while a small group of related signs can create a theme. Try grouping by one state, by road-trip destinations, or by humor and hobbies rather than mixing every style. Measure the space and check each product’s dimensions before ordering.
All Retake America metal signs are printed to order in the USA. Allow up to 10 business days for production and handling before shipment; shipping within the United States is free. Browse all novelty sign shapes or search for a particular design.