Choosing the Right Wall Clock for Your Space

Selecting the Right Wall Clock for Your Space Choosing a wall clock shouldn’t be hard, should it? You go to the clock shop, you buy a clock.

Done.

For many people it is as easy as that. For those that have more of an eye for aesthetic, it is not.

Firstly, you need to ask yourself what you want out of your wall clock. Is it as simple as ‘something with which to tell the time’? If it is, take the approach above. Go to a clock shop.

Buy a clock.

If the answer is something that will show the time and look good, you’ve got a slightly – not much, but slightly – more complicated choice on your hands.

Suit the Surroundings Just as a big old wooden Grandfather clock will look out of place in a modern, minimalist apartment, so too will digital or modern wall clocks look out of place in a stately country home.

Choose a clock that works with your surroundings. If your house is furnished with wood, play on the timber theme. If you live in a sleek apartment, go for something clever and minimalist.

Form or Function?

Often, the best looking clocks are almost impossible to tell the time on. Missing numbers, strange hand movements – don’t get me wrong, they look great, but as a time-keeping tool they can be lacking. Be sure that you’re comfortable with the lack of functionality if you go for form.

Size can also enter this equation. Extra large wall clocks are becoming more and more popular, but can require extra bracing and effort to be hung.

In a world where the time is constantly available – on phones, computers, TVs and ovens – the wall clock holds a special old-world charm. Make sure you choose yours wisely.