Custom Illuminated Lightbox Signs

Lightbox Signs that sell for you after the sun goes down

Custom lightbox signs designed and fabricated in our Melbourne workshop from slim indoor LED lightboxes to weatherproof outdoor lightbox signs for shopfronts. See a photo-real mockup on your actual wall or fascia before you pay a cent.
  • 02-year workmanship warranty
  • Free mockup in 24 hours
  • Fixed-price quote, no surprises
  • Australian owned & made
LIVE PREVIEW NIGHT — LED HALO ON
YOUR LOGO
Day Night (LED halo)

This is what we send you — a real render of your business sign, lit and unlit — before a single sheet of metal is cut.

9 yrs

In business, Melbourne

1,400+

Signs fabricated

24 hrs

Mockup turnaround

2 yrs

Warranty on every sign

THE BASIC

What is a lightbox sign?

Lightbox signs are enclosed panels with a printed or cut graphic face, lit evenly from within by low-voltage LEDs. Because the whole face glows — not just the letters — they deliver the highest visibility per dollar of any sign type, day or night. Swap the graphic face and the same box outlasts every campaign you run.

Most illuminated lightbox signs fall into one of four families. Which one is right depends on where it's mounted, how far away people see it from, and whether it faces the weather:

  • → Slim LED lightboxes — 30mm edge-lit panels for menus, promotions and feature walls indoors
  • → Double-sided blade lightboxes — project from the wall so foot traffic sees you from both directions
  • → Outdoor lightbox signs — IP-rated, weather-sealed boxes for shopfront fascias and under-awning positions
  • → Fabric (SEG) lightboxes — seamless tensioned-fabric faces for large retail walls, swappable in minutes
HOW IT WORKS

From logo file to installed sign in four steps

01 / Consult

Send your logo

Upload your logo or a reference photo. We confirm placement, size and whether it’s for indoor or outdoor use.

02 / Mockup

Free 3D render

Within 24 hours you get a photo-real mockup of your sign, lit and unlit, on your actual wall if you send a photo.

03 / Fabricate

Laser-cut and built

Once approved, your sign is cut, welded, finished and wired in our workshop. Most orders take 7-14 business days.

04 / Install

Delivered or installed

Ships flat-packed with a mounting template Australiawide, or we install directly in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide and Perth.

SIGN TYPES

Lightbox signs for every position

Every lightbox we build starts with the same question: does it face the weather, and how far away will people read it? Here's what each option actually means for cost, brightness and where it works best.
Best Metal signs materials

Slim LED lightbox signs

30mm edge-lit panels for menus, promotions and feature walls. Swappable graphic faces mean the sign outlasts any single campaign.

  • Retail / hospitality
  • 30–200cm

halo lit

Outdoor lightbox signs

Weather-sealed, IP65-rated boxes in powder-coated aluminium. Built for shopfront fascias, under-awning and street-facing walls.

  • Hospitality / bars
  • 60–400cm

Raceway signs materials

Double-sided blade lightboxes

Project perpendicular from the wall so pedestrians see you from both directions. The classic laneway café and barber move.

  • Foot traffic
  • 40–90cm

channel letter material

Fabric (SEG) lightboxes

Tensioned-fabric faces with no visible frame lines — seamless glow at any size. Faces swap in minutes without tools.

  • Retail walls
  • Any size

lighbox channel letter

Menu board lightboxes

Slim illuminated menu displays for counters and drive-throughs, single or ganged in sets, with print-swap faces for price changes.

  • Hospitality
  • Sets from 2+

light grey sign material

Shaped & circular lightboxes

Round, oval or fully custom-profile illuminated lightbox signs cut to your logo’s silhouette — a lightbox that reads as a brand mark.

  • Feature / statement
  • Any shape

LIGHTING

Illumination options

MOST POPULAR

Halo-lit (backlit)

LEDs sit behind the letters and glow outward against the wall, creating a soft “floating” effect at night. Reads as premium led neon signs and modern.

HIGH VISIBILITY

Face-lit

Light shines forward through a translucent acrylic face. Higher brightness, better for streetfacing signs read from a distance.

LOWEST COST

Non-illuminated

No wiring, no power draw, lower upfront cost. The right call for indoor reception signs or daytime-only exposure.

RECENT WORK

Signs we've built for Australian businesses

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custom indoor signs

Ombra Espresso - halo-lit aluminium

Fitzroy, VIC

buy indoor and outdoor signs

Dr. Halversen Dental - brass, non-lit

Toorak, VIC

indoor business signs

Salon Noir - stainless, halo backlit

Southbank, VIC

custom business signs indoor

Coastal Realty -316 stainless

Gold Coast, QLD

indoor directional signs

The Brew Yard- corten steel

Newtown, NSW

indoor signs melbourne

Keller & Voss Law - powder-coated

Perth. WA

INVESTMENT

What a business sign actually costs

We'd rather you know the range before you fill out a form. Final price depends on letter
count, size, material and lighting - your free mockup includes a fixed quote.
ENTRY

Small indoor logo

$650–$1,400

  • 30–100cm wide, edge-lit
  • Swappable printed face
  • Menus, promos, feature walls

MOST COMMON

Illuminated lightbox sign

$1,400–$3,200

  • 100–200cm, single or double-sided
  • Aluminium frame, any face colour
  • Includes power supply + template

PREMIUM

Outdoor lightbox sign

$2,800–$7,500+

  • IP65 weather-sealed housing
  • Fascia, under-awning or blade mount
  • Professional install included

Every quote is itemised: material cost, cutting and welding, finish, LED components so you know exactly what you’re paying for before you commit.

REVIEWS

What our clients say

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WHO'S BEHIND IT

Built by hand in a Melbourne workshop

Neons Nest was started with a background in commercial signage manufacturing. Every sign is cut, welded and finished onsite at our Melbourne workshop - nothing is outsourced to a third party factory.

We work directly with business owners, not through a call centre, so the person quoting your sign is the person who signs off on the final build before it ships.

  • ABN registered
  • Public liability insured
  • Melbourne workshop
  • 2-year warranty
QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

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How much do lightbox signs cost?

Most illuminated lightbox signs run $1,400–$3,200 depending on size, face material and whether they’re single or double-sided. Slim indoor lightboxes start around $650, and sealed outdoor lightbox signs from $2,800. You’ll get an itemised fixed quote with your free mockup.

Do you make lightbox signs for Sydney businesses?

Yes, lightbox signs Sydney orders are among our most common. Every box is fabricated in our Melbourne workshop, then either shipped flat-packed with a mounting template or installed directly by our team in Sydney, as well as Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide and Perth

Can lightbox signs be used outdoors?

Yes, if they’re built for it. Our outdoor signs use IP65-rated sealed housings, marine-grade gaskets and UV-stable printed faces, so rain, coastal air and full sun won’t cause yellowing or water ingress. Standard indoor boxes should never be mounted outside.

How long does production take?

Most lightbox orders take 7–14 business days from mockup approval. Large outdoor or double-sided blade boxes can take up to 3 weeks. Your fixed quote includes a committed build date.

Can I change the graphic face later?

Yes — that’s the point of a lightbox. Both slim LED and fabric (SEG) faces are designed to swap out in minutes, so one box carries every menu update, promotion or rebrand you run for years.

What's the warranty?

Every sign carries a 2-year workmanship warranty covering LEDs, power supplies, seals and construction.

Do lightbox signs need council approval?

Indoor lightboxes never do. Street-facing outdoor lightbox signs sometimes require a permit depending on your council and whether the sign projects over a footpath — we flag this in your quote and can supply the drawings your council asks for.

GET STARTED

Get a free mockup and fixed
quote in 24 hours

Tell us about your sign and upload a logo. No obligation, no
payment required to see your design.

✓ Photo-real mockup, lit and unlit
✓ Itemised, fixed-price quote – no surprise fees
✓ Response within 24 hours, guaranteed
✓ Free design help if you don’t have a logo yet

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