If it feels like you’ve been seeing a lot of neon on your Instagram feed lately, your eyes aren’t deceiving you — neon is everywhere in Denver these days.
What’s not to love? Neon is vintage, eye-catching and a little bit edgy. Plus, it helps give local businesses a little free marketing on social media.
“It has always been a staple for your typical bar, but it definitely has gotten more attention as a funky detail in modern or minimal interiors,” said Maddie Bonthron, designer at RiNo Sign Works. “It has a nostalgic quality that is really appealing, and it photographs well at night, which any business will love for that free shout-out on Instagram.”
One of Denver’s best-known neon sign-makers, Morry’s Neon, has seen a “surge of requests” for them recently, said Tina Weseloh, who helps run the long-standing, family-owned business.
“Retro is in right now, and a lot of people see neon as retro,” said Weseloh. “Also, people are looking for something different than the average — and in my opinion, boring — LED channel letter sign. You just can’t get the feel of real neon any other way.”
In fact, the process of creating a neon sign — which requires the careful bending of neon glass into the right shape — is itself an artisanal, somewhat old-school craft that just a handful of people can do these days. Weseloh said neon bending takes years to master.
If you could use a little more neon in your life (or, you know, on your Instagram feed), here are 10 places you can find neon signs around Denver for inspiration.
Already checked ’em out? Share your photos with us by tagging @thknwco and use the hashtag #Iknowneon.
For the list of neon signs, go to The Know.
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