Clocks in the interior: varieties and ideas for placement in the interiors of different rooms
Content:
- Types of watches
- Ideas for placing clocks in the interiors of different rooms
- How to choose a watch: useful tips
A clock in the interior is a useful and effective accessory that not only helps to keep track of time, but also plays the role of an accent that decorates the room. Despite the presence of clock mechanisms in gadgets, wall or table clocks are found in almost every home. The choice of such products today is large: they differ in design features, shape, material of manufacture, and design. When choosing clocks for a living space, it is worth familiarizing yourself with their varieties, as well as ideas for placement in the interiors of different rooms.
Types of watches
One of the advantages of watches is their ability to fit into any interior style. They look stylish, give the room a complete look, and act as a bright element of decor. The choice of a device that will emphasize the individuality of the interior depends on several criteria.
Location type
Depending on the location, the modern watch industry produces:
- Wall clocks are the most popular model, which does not take up space and is suitable for even the smallest rooms. It is better to hang such a clock in the central part of the wall, at a height of about 170 cm. If the ceilings are low, you can move the mechanism lower, for example, place it above the chest of drawers.
- Desk clocks are fairly compact products that are placed on cabinets, shelves, and tables. Such devices mainly perform a practical function and are suitable for installation in any room: offices, bedrooms, children's rooms.
A grandfather clock, which is a massive model on a stand with a pendulum, is ideal for decorating exclusive interiors. Such walkers require free space, but they add respectability to the atmosphere. As a rule, floor clocks are installed in the living room, dining room, and office. It is also possible to install a grandfather clock in the bedroom, but you will have to choose the option without a clock that interferes with a relaxing rest.
Mechanism type
The functionality of the watch is directly affected by the internal mechanism, which can be of the following types:
- Mechanical - the classic type that operates on a coil spring and requires regular winding. Since mechanical watches are assembled by hand, they are not cheap, but they look solid and classy. In addition, this type of mechanism lasts a long time and requires virtually no costs during operation.
- Quartz - a modern version that operates on batteries. The advantages of quartz watches are a budget price, accuracy that does not depend on the quality of the spiral, and the absence of the need to wind the mechanism. Quartz watches are difficult to repair, and the batteries have to be changed periodically.
Modern types also include an electronic mechanism equipped with a battery, a quartz oscillator and a digital display. Electronic models are accurate, silent, and affordable. Most models have additional options: organizer, calculator, thermometer.
Shapes and sizes of watches
In most modern interiors there are clocks of two traditional shapes: round and square. The choice of shape is determined both by the sympathies of family members and by the features of the interior. In addition, rectangular, oval models, as well as polyhedron watches, are successfully absorbed into the interior.
The size of interior clocks varies from miniature to huge, half the wall. Each option has its advantages. A large watch will play the role of a self-sufficient accessory, while a small model can become the center of an original composition consisting of several decorative elements.
Watch material
Material is one of the main indicators that influences the price and aesthetic properties of a watch. The dial of the device must be made of a material that is resistant to deformation, rotting, and high humidity. Materials suitable for watch making include:
- Plain and tempered glass. The glass case and other glass elements add elegance to the watch, and if the glass is tempered, you don’t have to worry about accidentally dropping it.
- Mirror. A watch with a mirror surface is a stylish model for people who choose trendy things.
- Metal and stainless steel. These materials, strong, durable and wear-resistant, are best suited for modern interior styles.
- Plastic. The advantages of such models are budget cost, variety of colors and shapes, but the impact resistance indicators are at an average level.
Watches made of wood treated with a special protective compound, as well as stone with a unique natural pattern, also look original.
Ideas for placing clocks in the interiors of different rooms
There is no need to think that a watch is an object that can be placed or hung anywhere. It occupies its own special place in the interior of each room.
Living room
In the living room, it is better to give the clock a central place, hanging it between bookshelves, above the sofa or above the TV, opposite upholstered furniture. It is very good if the room has a fireplace or niche - a clock placed in these corners will immediately catch your eye.
Kitchen
In the kitchen, the accessory is usually placed above the apron, above the doorway or dining table. It also looks good above the refrigerator, but the kitchen must be large enough so that the owners can see the time from anywhere.
Bedroom
For the bedroom, choose a clock with quiet hands, and you can place it above the head of the bed. If you don’t need a spectacular decorative element, you can limit yourself to a regular alarm clock or a simple electronic clock, installing the mechanism on the bedside table.
Children's room
An excellent choice for a child's room is a bright wall clock that will help the child control his daily routine. Many children like special planner clocks: instead of numbers, they show pictures indicating what the child should do at a certain time - sleep, play, have lunch, do homework. Hang the device above the bed, front door or in the work area.
Hallway
Since the hallway is usually devoid of decorative elements, it is worth choosing an original clock for this room. For example, a forged model placed opposite the front door will look interesting in the hallway.
How to choose a watch: useful tips
To choose a watch that will serve reliably and take its rightful place in the interior, you should listen to the following tips:
- The size of the clock must correspond to the dimensions and purpose of the room. Massive models are good for spacious rooms, but in a small kitchen or hallway they will look ridiculous. Conversely, in a large living room, a miniature chronometer placed in the center of an empty wall will simply get lost.
- If you need a watch that will serve for decades, you should give preference to a mechanical product made from non-capricious materials: metal, stone.
- It is advisable for the clock to operate silently: an excessively loud device will begin to cause irritation over time.
- It is necessary to decide on the role that the device will play in the interior. It can either blend into the decor or serve as an accent touch. In the latter case, you can experiment with the color, size, and shape of the watch.
- If the watch will mainly be used as an accessory, a good solution would be to buy a designer model with hands, but without numbers on the dial.
The assortment of the Garda Decor store includes decorative watches, which will perfectly fit into the interior and become its highlight. Elegant wall and tabletop models are equipped with high-quality, trouble-free mechanisms and decorated with elegant decor. Garda Decor consultants will help you choose a product that ideally meets the buyer’s requirements and corresponds to the design concept.