Whether you are furnishing a new home or giving an old room a revamp, a high-quality wall clock is a piece of furniture that you should not skip over.
While most of us use our phones to check the time now, it doesn’t mean that you and your family won’t find a use for a mounted wall clock. They are more than just time telling pieces.
The right wall clock can turn a drab room into a sophisticated meeting room, a homely kitchen, or even add gravitas to an entranceway.
There are so many different ways a wall clock can transform your home.
However, many people don’t know where to start when it comes to picking out a wall clock. If this sounds like you, then you have come to the right place. Here you will find 6 amazing tips to help you do just that.
#1 – Decide what room you want the wall clock to go into
The first step in picking out the right wall clock for your home is choosing which room(s) you want to hang the clock in.
A kitchen wall clock will need to look very different from a bedroom wall clock. So, it is important that you pick the best wall clocks to fit the room rather than buying a clock and trying to find a room to fit it.
#2 – Pick the theme of the room before purchasing the clock
After you have chosen the room(s) that you want to put the wall clock in, you will need to decide on the theme of the room and then find a clock that compliments or fits into that theme.
You do not want to get a hyper modern industrial clock to hang in a cottage-style kitchen. Equally, you don’t want to hang a metal clock in a surfing-inspired bathroom as it will start to rust.
Again, you want to make sure that you are picking the clock to fit in the room, rather than trying to mix and match styles.
#3 – Build your clock into your furniture budget for the room
Many people treat wall clocks like an afterthought when it comes to decorating a room. However, we think this is a mistake, in fact, we would argue that clocks are an essential part of any room’s furniture.
We have stressed that you need to pick out your clock when you are designing the room so that it fits well. We also suggest that you budget for the clock when you are designing a room.
This will allow you to get a good quality clock that fits the aesthetic of your room.
#4 – Consider making the wall clock the central feature of the room
If you are looking to set your home up in a minimalist way and think that clocks will just clutter up your home – then you should think again!
Instead of getting just any old clock, buy a minimalistic statement clock – it could even be a designer wall clock- and make it the main focal point of your room.
Doing this will highlight that the room is clutter-free without making it look bare, dull, or boring.
#5 – Double check sizes when buying online
When we buy clothes online we are diligent about making sure that we buy in the correct size. People are less diligent about that when it comes to furniture and home decor.
You just need to spend a few minutes online to see horror stories of people accidentally buying dolls house furniture or pieces that were too big to get through their front door.
Measure your space to determine the size of the clock that you need and then make sure to double check the size of the clock before you purchase it online.
#6 – A good quality clock will last you a lifetime
People are less willing to invest in clocks than they are in other pieces of furniture and this makes no sense to us.
You invest in good quality pieces so that you only have to buy them once or twice throughout your lifetime.
So, why not invest in a clock?
They don’t go out of fashion as quickly as other types of furniture. If you invest in a good wall clock now then the likelihood is that it will last you for your entire life. Which is a good use of money if you ask us.