Although clocks may not measure wisdom, they might impart some design acumen. From a little desk clock to a stately grandfather clock and everywhere in between, a well-thought-out clock can provide the perfect accent piece.
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Although clocks may not measure wisdom, they might impart some design acumen. From a little desk clock to a stately grandfather clock and everywhere in between, a well-thought-out clock can provide the perfect accent piece. The fact is that among all home decor essentials, the most functional decoration piece is the clock. But the key is to carefully select a timepiece that can add more meaning and character to any room. This week You! shares some tips on how to find the perfect clock for your rooms...
Tabletop timepiece:
It is a must have accessory for office desk, study table, computer desk and side tables. The typical two-coloured tabletop clock contains the black dial with white numerals, white hour and minutes hands and a flat glass cover. It is surrounded by a yellow, red and blue rim with black plastic case.
If you like fancy clocks then choose silver coloured rectangular table clock with pendulum and give a touch of beauty to the tables in your home. A rectangular time piece looks great wherever you decide to put them. A digital timepiece is also a good addition in tabletop accessories comprising soft blue or red backlight and a light button at the bottom to glow up the backlight. Other main features are calendar, digital thermometer, alarm with music and snooze options. Remember, clocks should not be used as the main centrepiece. It should be placed at the side of the table.
Choosing the right clocks for living room:
The wall clock is a versatile addition to the living room furnishings. The factors you must keep in mind before buying wall clocks are design, material, size and shape. These are available in a wide range of classic and fancy designs and are made with wood, metal (such as brass), enamel, acrylic, stainless steel and plastic.
For wide and airy living room, large sized clock is an ideal choice. Large clocks, especially those with Roman numerals, should be hung over the sofa or on a main wall. Because round is a classical shape and a round analogue wall clock will look great wherever you hang it. Meanwhile, trendy colourful, abstract geometric clock captures the attention instantly. Choose a clock with a protective cover to prevent moisture from damaging the clock mechanism.
One of the ways to decorate with wall clocks is to hang several similar ones in a row, as if they were in an art gallery. You can set the clock to display real-time of some popular city in another part of the world. Also, clock colour can bring life to the walls of your living room. So choose a colour that is in contrast with the wall paint.
Clocks for children’s room:
With interesting clock designs, you can motivate your kids to learn about time and its value. Opt for neon, fun and funky wall clocks to add extra light. If your kids are young go for bright colours and interesting shapes. Clocks featuring cartoon art, fairies and logos, birds and flowers look great in a child’s room. Clocks with story characters such as Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse and others look more attractive. Timepieces with animal pictures like bear, lion and butterflies are popular among small children.
For the lobby and hallway:
Long case or grandfather clocks are ideal to set in a lobby, hall way, big living room or study. A medium sized long case clock is perfect for filling staircase landing. It has the quality of giving classical focal point to an empty area of your house. It stands in a freestanding wooden case with a brass pendulum and three weights on chains. A classic long case clock has black and brown accents and umber finish with numbers dial. It also signals the hour by ringing chimes, striking bells, or playing a tune. The size and design of the clock makes it inappropriate for bedroom decor. The tickling of the clock and the chimes might be disturbing, although modern clocks have a silence switch for the chimes.
Perfect for the bedroom:
An alarm clock is the most important item in a bedroom. With the advancements in cell phone technology, most of you prefer using smart phones instead of alarm clocks to wake up in the morning. Still an alarm clock has its own importance. Standard alarm clock has basic features such as snooze button, volume controls and on/off option. The rule for choosing an alarm clock is that it should make a sound that will make you get up. Get an alarm clock with numbers that are large enough to be seen easily. While new stylish alarm clocks have additional features such as progressive alarms that increasingly get louder. Now you can find clocks that not only show the time and wake you up, but also include music, calendars or temperature readouts as well.
Technologies add to a good lifestyle these days, and if you are a gadget lover then adorn your bedroom with alarm radio or a Bluetooth clock with speakers. This modern timepiece has multiple features including FM digital tuning, one touch with smart phones for Bluetooth pairing, USB port to charge any mobile device, dual alarm to wake you and your partner at different times.
Kitchen clocks:
A timepiece in the kitchen is not only useful but also adds to the dŽcor. It will be a great addition and will also make your kitchen inviting. Choose a clock that best suits the decor and size of your kitchen. Smaller wall clocks especially a classic black design clock with white clock face will look good. Choose kitchen wall clocks based on different themes like colourful fruits, green vegetables etc. You can place a clock on the kitchen window, or next to the cabinets.
Never compromise on quality:
It is important not to compromise on quality. Always buy your clocks from distinguished manufacturers and trusted wall clock shops. Renowned clock sellers keep on introducing innovative and consumer friendly products. So, choose wisely!
