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Stylish Wall Clock Decor Ideas for Your Living Room
A wall clock can be the jewellery of a living room. These stylish wall clock decor ideas for your living room share 13 ways to choose, hang and style a clock so it works as art as well as timekeeping.
Clock styles
| Item | Why it works |
|---|---|
| Oversized | A statement on a large blank wall |
| Sunburst | Mid-century glamour |
| Minimalist | Clean faces and thin hands |
| Farmhouse | Distressed wood and Roman numerals |
| Skeleton | Visible gears and industrial edge |
Statement clocks
- Hang an oversized clock on a blank wall.
- Choose a sunburst clock above the sofa.
- Use a skeleton clock in an industrial room.
- Pick a farmhouse clock with Roman numerals.
Styling
- Add a clock to a gallery wall as the centrepiece.
- Centre a clock above the mantel.
- Group three small clocks showing different time zones.
- Lean a large clock on a console table.
- Match the frame to other metal finishes.
Placement tips
- Hang it at eye level when standing.
- Size it to two-thirds of the furniture width below.
- Choose a silent movement for quiet rooms.
- Contrast the clock face with the wall colour.
Tip: Fix heavy clocks with wall anchors rated for their weight, or into studs, use a stable step ladder when hanging them, and keep button-cell batteries out of reach of children.
FAQ
Where should a wall clock go in a living room?
Above the sofa, mantel or console, or on a feature wall.
What size wall clock should I buy?
Around two-thirds the width of the furniture below it.
Do silent wall clocks exist?
Yes, look for a sweep or silent movement.
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