Wall Clocks

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By Eizzy

Having a dedicated wall clock can do two things for you: the first obviously is to tell you the time. But apart from that they can add a sense of purpose and personality to the décor of any room you choose to put it in. For example, mounting a clock on the wall of your home office will do wonders for your productivity; having an expensive, bronze clock in your recently redecorated lounge will dazzle any guests that you invite over; and letting your child choose a fun clock for their bedroom will keep them happy and teach them about timekeeping too. So as you can see, it is not just about being able to tell the time, although that helps too.


How to Find the Right Clock

Matching the Current Décor

Of course you will want to match your current décor with the clock design that you choose. For example, there is no point purchasing a large, bright pink clock to go with your black and white, minimalist lounge room, so make sure that you not only consider how a clock looks by itself, but also how it is going to look when it is in the environment of your home or workplace.

Function Vs. Design

The market is full of unusual and brilliant-looking clock designs which can easily catch your eye and tempt you into making a purchase. But you should always consider whether the visual aspect of the design is countered by its functional usefulness. For example, you have probably seen once of those clocks with metal wires sprouting out of the middle in all directions. Of course they look good, but could you actually tell the time on one of those?

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1. Photo Family Clock, by Present Time

Now here is a clock that is modern, fun and personal. The Photo Family Clock has twelve differently coloured, differently sized branches (that makes one for each hour if you had not figured that out!), and each branch is actually a little photo frame where you can keep photographs of loved ones and treasured memories.

2. Large Kitchen Utensils Clock, by Contemporary Home

If you are someone who likes to slave over a hot stove then this clock by the stylish Contemporary Home company is the one for you. With a range of kitchen tools used to mark each hour – including a spatula, forks and dessert spoons – the large kitchen utensils clock will definitely let you know when it is mealtime!

3.The Matrix Clock, by Heals

The Matrix Clock by Heals is undoubtedly one of the coolest wall clocks you could ever own. Featuring an intelligent, ultra-modern design, The Matrix clock not only tells you the correct time in five different time zones (including London, Frankfurt, New York and Hong Kong), it is also receives its signal from the legal atomic clock in Germany, making it one of the most accurate wall clocks on the market.

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