Which Wall Clock Should You Choose?
There is a kind of charm,or you might say, a decor statement, about wall clocks. They fit in well in most rooms, and can be chosen to match any decor style. Even if you already have one in your kitchen -- as most people do -- you might consider other styles for other rooms in your home.
Today you can find a huge variety of wall clocks on the market. They are at home equally inside and out, and lend themselves easily to any decor style or theme. Their shapes run from banjo-style pendulum timepieces all the way to raucous, oddly-shaped digitals.
There are still wind-up types available if you search long enough, but most types are battery-operated and will run for long periods without attention. Getting your hands on an original antique will cost a pretty penny and you'll probably have to compete with a whole load of professional horologists, but copies and reproductions are first class as well as being a fraction of the price.
Not only beautiful to look at, wall clocks have a few practical advantages over other kinds of clocks. Some of these are:
Larger dials, faces or displays on wall clocks make for easier reading of the time than mantel or shelf types.
Valuable or heirloom clocks are raised high out of harm's way, reducing the chance of accidental damage.
They can provide a raised focal point for a small room.
If you're really struggling to find any wall clocks to suit your décor, you can even get one custom-made for you.
Here are the three main types of wall clocks. One of them is sure to be just what you're looking for:
Antique Wall Clocks - Even in the antique range there is plenty to go at and it should be possible to match your current décor without having to do a make-over so your home is more traditionally styled. Many of the antiques have clear, easy to read dials featuring either roman numerals or numbers. If you're looking for the perfect family heirloom -- something to be handed down through generations, then antique timepieces are a great choice.
Digital Wall Clocks - We live in the digital age so it's no surprise that digital wall clocks hold such a large percentage of the market share. You can almost certainly find the perfect digital one for your space. Plus you have the extra benefits of silent operation and virtually maintenance-free operation for a long time.
Decorative Wall Clocks - from the quietly understated, classical timepiece that simply marks time in the background, to the perfect reproduction of more expensive antiques, decorative wall clocks are our old friends. We keep them in the kitchen, the living room, the hallway, or even outside where they liven up the patio or decking area and keep us informed of the weather conditions.
About the Author
Tom H. Brown is the editor and chief writer for Small Decor, the online magazine with Big Ideas for Decorating Small Spaces, at http://smalldecor.com . If you found this article helpful, you might also enjoy "Digital Wall Clocks: For More Than Just Telling Time." Click here to read => http://smalldecor.com/digital-wall-clocks/
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