Nowadays, wall clocks are used not only to know what time it is, but also to decorate rooms in the house. A detail in the interior clearly demonstrates the good taste of the owners and becomes an element of pride. Antique and vintage watches are considered the most popular. Modern elements are decorated in different frames. The material for the frame can be wood, plastic, fabric, porcelain or metal.
Multiple ideas allow you to use watches in different design solutions used in the interior.
Style selection
It is not necessary to purchase expensive models to effectively decorate a room; there may be a place in the design for the simplest options, the main thing is to make a good choice. For minimalism, clocks of simple shapes without decoration are suitable, and in a classic interior, instead of wall clocks, it is better to use large floor clocks. If you select wall structures, they should be in an expensive frame, ideally antique. Watches with inlaid stones or carvings look beautiful in classic style.
Electronic displays are best left for rooms in high-tech or avant-garde styles. In the latter case, dials of the most unimaginable shapes are appropriate. Asymmetry and surrealism in design are welcome.
Room design with a large clock
Large unusual clock in the interior of the room
| How to choose a watch to match your interior style | |||
| Style | Form | Material | Decor |
| Classic | Geometric with smooth lines (circle, oval), classic models with a pendulum. | Wood, glass, metal, stone. | Carving, gilding, metal elements made of bronze or brass, silver. |
| Eco | Simple outlines or plant motifs. | Wood, stone, glass. | Virtually absent, no chrome parts or fancy elements. |
| Minimalism | Geometric shapes - square, circle, oval. | Plastic, glass, metal, wood. | No. |
| High tech | Squares and rounded rectangles, circles, polygons, cylindrical shapes, electronic projections and holograms. | Plastic, glass, chromed metal. | Glossy surfaces, chrome elements, emphasis on manufacturability. |
| Country | Cuckoo house, simple, uncomplicated shapes. | Tree. | Simple carving, aged metal parts, craquelure, worn effect. |
In eco or ethnic styles, a body made of bamboo, rattan or willow will look good. The main thing is to use natural materials and natural colors. Decor in the form of flowers looks beautiful; they can be painted or voluminous composition. You can also choose completely unusual design options - birdcage stylization, an aquarium, tree branches, painting dials.
For Provence or country style, you can choose wall models with a cuckoo. The ideal option is a real old watch, inherited from your grandmother. If luck does not smile, you can artificially age the body using sandpaper or craquelure varnish, which gives the effect of paint cracked by time.
Large clock in the interior of the room
Room design with a large clock
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Clock in the living room
If your home has wall models that are historical in nature, then their place is in the hall. Only in this room will the decorative detail be appreciated not only by relatives, but by friends. The clock in the living room acts as a decorative accent.
Carefully choose the model option for this room. It could be a cheap antique watch with pictures of nature or photos of celebrities. It doesn’t matter what decor you choose, the main thing is that it matches the interior of the room.
For classic or modern style, models made of natural wood with bronze inserts are suitable. This combination will make the room representative. For a room with restrained simplicity, purchase cuckoo walkers.
Useful tips
What else is important to pay attention to when choosing?
- Try to purchase silent models, especially if you choose them for the living room or bedroom.
- Large watch sizes are in trend; they will certainly attract attention and decorate the interior of the room, emphasizing its style. However, such models have a drawback - they can only be used in spacious rooms - living rooms, studios, etc.
- If you want to add a bit of originality to the design of the room, you can purchase a clock with a pendulum, which with its ringing will notify you about the time of lunch or dinner. Of course, such models are most appropriate in the dining room.
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Do you need a clock in the bedroom?
This room should be cozy and no accessories in the decor should interfere with rest and relaxation. A bedroom is a place where only its owners go, so the choice of watch depends only on their wishes. Do not forget that the model must fit harmoniously into the overall environment.
Choose a watch in a soft beige shade; it will not attract special attention and will stand out in the interior. Types that have animal images on the dial or frame are ideal.
A pair of swans or cooing doves symbolize fidelity. Some models allow you to insert frames with photographs of a married couple into the dial. The most important thing when choosing is to listen to the mechanism; it should not work loudly.
Wall clock design
The main purpose of any watch is to correctly tell a person the time. This is their informative function. But there is also an aesthetic one: since wall clocks become quite a significant element of the interior, their design is as important as accuracy. A properly placed clock on the wall always becomes a bright spot in the room. They attract attention, people look for them, they look at them in anticipation of something. Marketers have long understood this, which is why any company always has watch models with a corporate logo. They are hung in meeting rooms, in reception areas, in offices, distributed as gifts, etc. This is a kind of business card with useful functions.
When a clock is selected for a home interior, most often the designer pays attention to wall-mounted options, since they will not take up space in the room and will be clearly visible on the wall. Due to their popularity, wall clocks have a huge variety of design solutions.
An example of an original wall clock for children is a model from FredFlare. Delicate silhouette of a ballerina dancing on a pink background. Her feet replace the hour and minute hand, thus giving out a new step every minute. They will fit well in a child's room or in the reception area of a ballet studio for little ones. (photo 1)
Clock for children's room
For more serious interiors, unusual granite clocks from Etsy are well suited. Before processing, the stone is dipped in resin and becomes soft. Designers knead the mass and give each model its own unique shape. Another feature of this watch is silence. They don't tick. (photo 2)
Granite clock from Etsy does not tick
The Russian factory LETO does not lag behind its brothers in the workshop. Their wall clocks are designed to attract attention, not to complement the interior, but to be its key detail. The star-shaped watch model is clear proof of this. Its twelve rays are responsible for each hour. In addition to its own designs, the factory makes custom-made copies based on customer sketches. (photo 3)
But what if you don’t make the clock just an element on the wall, but use the entire wall as a device for keeping time? The big clock store does just that. They sell huge clocks designed to be the focal point of a room. Why not install a clock face like the famous Big Ben in your living room? The store has a huge selection of vintage watches. (photo 4)
A huge clock with a dial like Big Ben's on the wall
True music lovers will really love watches based on vinyl records. They may have the label of a famous rock band or the name of a favorite tune. These beauties will look good in theme stores, offices, living rooms or teenagers' rooms. (photo 5)
For music lovers
It is impossible to forget about the “cuckoo” wall models. This is the name given to any wall clock that has a mechanism that operates after a certain period of time. This can be not only a cuckoo jumping out of a house, but also entire small scenes. Sometimes you can see a kiss between lovers, a ball, or a scene of woodcutters working. This is one of the most interesting types of wall clocks. (photo 6)
Scenes on wall clocks
Walkers for children's room
There are quite different models designed for children. Choose a watch according to the child's age. If your child is able to make an independent choice, then take him with you and make a purchase together. You are needed to check the safety of the material and how reliable and strong the structure is.
A large clock in the interior of a nursery will look ridiculous and impractical, because the fidget may accidentally get caught or get hurt.
Living room interior
To decorate the hall, it is better to choose the most expensive and beautiful models, since this particular room is often intended for receiving guests and holding family celebrations. The living room is often combined with the dining room, where formal dinners are held. Luxurious watches made from expensive materials will decorate the room, giving it a formal look.
Room design with a large clock
Large unusual clock in the interior of the room
Clocks in the living room interior are the main accent in the design, so you should choose them especially carefully. Elegant, sophisticated models, made with taste, are suitable for the hall. These are, for example, paintings in beautiful frames (landscapes, still lifes), photos of ancient cities and landmarks, images of famous actors of the past (appropriate in retro, fusion, loft style). The body may have various decorative elements - stucco molding, gilding, silvering, stained glass elements, inlays with semi-precious or ornamental stones, metal fittings, mother-of-pearl, etc.
It is important to choose a watch so that it looks harmonious. For classic and modern, it is more appropriate to choose expensive types of wood with bronze or gilded decor. This combination will show the taste of the owners, giving the room a respectable look.
Interior of a room with a large clock
Large clock in the interior of the room
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Clock in the kitchen
In this room, the clock will be able to fulfill its main purpose. The housewife spends time preparing food or waiting for relatives to arrive. Thus, the kitchen clock must not only fit into the stylistic design, but also have distinct numbers and hands.
You shouldn’t place a huge type, as long as all the elements under the dial are clearly visible.
Hallway
Most people don't use walkers in this room. But if the choice helps complement the overall style, then why not hang the clock in a prominent place. They will serve as a decorative addition to the interior. The clock in the hallway will influence the opinion of guests as soon as they cross the threshold of the house.
Our article contains a selection of photos of clocks in the interior. The illustrations will help you make the right choice. After all, a clock should not only show the time, but also harmonize with the design solution in the room.
Kitchen space
In the kitchen, you can’t get anywhere without an exact time—the readiness of a dish often depends on it, and a minute of delay can cost a ruined dinner. Color, size and shape are selected for reasons of convenience and practicality, and the body must also be combined with the decoration and furniture.
Large unusual clock in the interior of the room
Interior of a room with a large clock
Since kitchens in typical apartment buildings are quite small, you should not purchase oversized clocks. It is better to choose a case of compact size, simple shapes and discreet colors. To bring brightness to the kitchen interior, you can hang a dial with realistic images of fruits or berries, flowers, or still lifes on the wall.
The shape of the arrows can also be original. For example, spoons or forks instead of ordinary arrows will look harmonious in the kitchen. A body in the form of a teapot, coffee cup, plate or glass will also fit well into the design of the kitchen space.
Important! For the kitchen it is worth choosing easy-to-clean materials.
Room design with a large clock
Large clock in the interior of the room
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