Sure, we can all see the time on our phones, or watches, but there is something wonderful about having a wall clock in your home. If you lose your phone, at least you will have a wall clock there to back you up.
Not only that but they can make glamorous additions to your home. They look best if they match with the best of your home decor and with your Costco flooring, but finding one that does is not the easiest feat, and it can be quite the challenge.
However, there are many wall clocks out there and many styles.
So, regardless of the style of your home, there will always be a wall clock available that matches your home decor style.
Today, we will look through the different styles of wall clocks, and help you to find the best wall clock style for you and your home. However, if you want more info, there are plenty of resources to help you choose your perfect wall clock.
There Is Something To Be Said For Tradition
Before we move on we want to talk about the tradition of clocks. There is much to be said for tradition with clocks. Sure, having the time available for you on your mobile device is great, and watches are gorgeous too.
However, a wall clock is not just for telling the time, a wall clock is a fashion statement for your home, it is decor, and it is for telling the time all the same.
So, having a great wall clock is absolutely necessary, not just for the ability to always have the time on hand in your home, but also because it just looks great and adds an air of class.
Old style wall clocks also add something special to your home too, giving a cosy feel to the home, much like a wood burner fireplace does.
The Different Clocks
So, what clocks can you get? Well, there are many options available for you to choose from. Here are some of the most popular choices you have.
Classic Clocks
A classic clock is the traditional clock form, they are the one we all know. They are analog clocks, they have numbers or notches to mark the time, and that steady ‘tick, tick, tick’, sound.
These tend to be black or white, although they may have wooden borders, sometimes metal.
You can find classic style clocks in many forms, colors, and patterns now though.
Large Wall Clocks
Having a large wall clock in your home can be like buying your home a Lamborghini, it is a statement, and you can fill up some expansive wall space with a large glamorous wall clock.
These big clocks tend to err on the side of minimalism ironically. They may be huge, but they stick to the idea that less is more.
However, you can get a large wall clock with more personality if you seek that They will take up a lot of wall space and look very glamorous in your home too. You will ALWAYS be able to tell the time with one of these.
Wooden Wall Clocks
Wooden designs for all clocks feel unique, they also give your home a more rustic feeling. Wood in homes is starting to become as popular as copper instead of aluminum in home.
For many interior designers wood is a style that is becoming more fashionable, it looks unique and can look gorgeous, depending on the type of wood you choose as well, you can reach different aesthetics.
They are really able to make a statement in your home.
Modern
If you find the traditional wall clock style to be a bit too boring for the style of your home, you can always invest in a modern clock. These can come in many styles although a popular form of this style is one that includes more metal and even the clocks inner workings.
They will often come in more striking materials and colors, you can find them in metals, silvers, and they will usually lack numbers and notches, but they will most definitely turn heads in your home.
Silent
No matter the style, sometimes you just do not want to hear that incessant ‘tick, tick, tick’, if this is the case for you, it sounds like you need a silent wall clock.
Silent models are a great choice if you can’t stand the noise. These can come in many styles, although they are usually classics, but you can get variations in many other styles too!