A white mailbox does not stand out, and that is exactly the point. It blends into a white facade, next to light plasterwork or in sleek new-build architecture, without interrupting the design. With the models shown, the Fenix and the WALL, you choose the colour down to the smallest details.
White is not a neutral fallback, it is a design decision. A white letterbox lets the shape of the house speak: the lines of the facade, the shadow of a canopy, the rhythm of windows and doors. Dark letterboxes draw attention to themselves, a white letterbox blends into the whole.
That works especially well with contemporary architecture with a light facade, but equally well with a renovated home where the letterbox stands next to a white front door or a white gate. If you want just a little more contrast, a white letterbox can also deliberately stand out against a dark facade or a brick wall.
White is rarely just one white. RAL 9010, also known as pure white, is one of the most chosen shades for facades and joinery, and therefore also for a white letterbox. It is a calm, broken white that looks slightly softer in daylight than pure paper white. Other widely used white shades are RAL 9016 (traffic white) and RAL 9001 (cream white), which turn out brighter and warmer respectively.
You choose the colour from a wide palette of more than 2000 RAL colours. That means you can match the letterbox to your facade, your front door or your gate, instead of accepting a standard colour. If you are unsure between two shades of white, it is worth placing samples side by side in the light in which the letterbox will hang.
The Fenix is a design letterbox with a pronounced, architectural profile. The model is available in aluminium and in the full RAL palette, so also in RAL 9010 or another white shade. Depending on the version, the Fenix can be fitted with a parcel compartment, handy when you often receive larger deliveries. A combination lock is available for those who want to open the letterbox without a key.
The WALL is a built-in letterbox that disappears into the wall or into a wall panel. It is precisely in white that this sleek character comes into its own: the front remains visible as a calm surface, while the rest blends into the facade. The WALL is also available in aluminium and in RAL colours, with options such as a parcel compartment and a combination lock where these apply to the model.
If you want to compare other shapes or installation methods, you will find an overview of the range with all models.
A white letterbox requires the same care during installation as any other model. Hang or build it at a height that works well for the postman and for you, and avoid the flap hitting a wall or door. With a built-in model such as the WALL, the wall opening also determines how the whole looks, so make sure you are well informed about it.
For the location and the dimensions of the opening, the guidelines of bpost and of your authorised sales point apply. They can tell you concretely what the letterbox must meet in your situation. For maintenance, a soft cloth with water and a mild cleaning agent is usually sufficient for aluminium; this keeps the white finish beautifully even.
Further reading: RAL colours · Design letterbox · All models
For a modern facade, a sleek model in RAL 9010 often works well, because it blends quietly into a light facade. You choose from more than 2000 RAL colours. The Fenix is a designer mailbox in aluminium, the WALL a built-in model; both are available in white, with options such as a parcel compartment or combination lock where applicable.
Frequently asked questions
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