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Clocks at home

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A wall clock above a kitchen worktop, viewed from the doorway
Clocks at home

Finding the right height for a kitchen clock

Choose the sightline first, then check cupboards, splashes and the fixing point.

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A small clock arranged on a shelf with a radio and plants
Clocks at home

Placing a mantel clock without crowding the shelf

Let the clock's base, depth and access needs decide how much of the mantel it occupies.

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A clearly numbered wall clock above a shoe rack in a hallway, viewed through the front doorway
Clocks at home

A hallway clock that works from the doorway

A hallway clock has a short moment to be useful as you leave or arrive.

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A large wall clock beside a desk in a home study
Clocks at home

Hanging a clock above a desk

Place the dial where a glance can find it without competing with the screen.

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A large wall clock beside a group of small framed pictures
Clocks at home

Balancing a large clock with smaller wall art

Treat the clock as one clear shape, then decide how the smaller frames relate to it.

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A small square clock on an open metal wall shelf above a glass vase
Clocks at home

Using a small clock on open shelving

A shelf clock needs a stable base and a view that survives the rest of the display.

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A small analogue clock on a bedside table below the level of the pillows
Clocks at home

Keeping a bedroom clock out of your eyeline

You can keep a clock within reach without making its face the centre of the bedroom.

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A wall clock with clear space around it above a dining-room sideboard
Clocks at home

A dining-room clock with room to breathe

Let a dining-room clock be readable without competing with lights, tall furniture or the table setting.

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A red metal alarm clock with polished metal fittings
Clocks at home

Matching a metal clock to existing room finishes

Compare finish, sheen and visual weight before trying to match every metal in the room.

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