What's The Allure
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Decorating with wall clocks adds color, life and style to any room in your house!
Most people use a clock only as a functional item, but it can be great for decoration as well. In fact, they're being used more and more as decorative items.
I've always loved clocks myself. And I've always admired the cool, contemporary clocks that are about 5 or 6 feet tall and placed in the corner of a room. With their unique, contemporary designs, and sometimes funky numbers and clock hands, they're truly pieces of artwork first--and functional clocks second!
Stock exchanges and big companies with international clients often have several cool clocks reflecting the time in New York, London, Berlin, Moscow, Hong Kong, Sydney etc. We've all seen this on TV, at work, or on the internet.
Have you ever thought of portraying the same thing at home?
A row of clocks combines decoration with functionality. It won’t kill your budget either! You can get a beautiful wall clock or two---or even three--on eBay for about $60 total, depending upon design. And it’s a very convenient decor item if you have a friend or relative in a different time zone. The person will be impressed you never have to wake him or her out of bed anymore!
When decorating with wall clocks, you may also consider making your own clock.
We all keep plenty of useless stuff around the house. Why not turn it into a useful and great-looking item that peacefully ticks the hours away?
For example, use a damaged CD, an old vinyl record or... a life preserver! Combine it with the required clock mechanisms (found on the internet or at a clock parts or repair shop), add a metal or wooden plate for extra stability, and you’ll have a unique clock that you made yourself!
A cool clock is a great gift!
Do you have a friend that still dreams of owning an early 70’s Corvette? Does your mom always sheds a tear when hearing the golden voice of Elvis Presley? Does your nephew collect everything related to dinosaurs? Does your father loves his daily Miller Lite?
Gift shops are now full of clocks made from just about anything--beautiful art prints, slate and marble slabs, pop culture items, nuts, bolts and industrial parts, beer can replicas, and of course, the funky neon wall clocks that have been popular for years. Shop around and select your favorites. You're sure to find an interesting clock that will make a perfect gift for everyone on your list!
One tip, though - Make sure the clock colors coordinate well with the wall colors. And don't forget to consider neon wall clocks...a great decor item for home bars!
This article is from our sister site, Modern-Interior-Decorating.com.
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