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Clocks at home

Find a useful place for a familiar object.

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A wood-toned alarm clock displayed on a pale painted shelf
Clocks at home

A wooden clock in a room with mixed timber

Look for a deliberate connection between the clock and the room's timber, rather than matching every grain.

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Light reflecting on the glass of a desk alarm clock
Clocks at home

Avoiding glare on a clock face

Reflections depend on where you sit and where the light comes from, not just on the clock's cover.

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A compact mantel clock on a narrow console beside a key dish
Clocks at home

Styling a clock on a narrow console table

Keep the clock's footprint inside the furniture and leave space for everyday arrivals.

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A person writing at a desk with a small desk clock and a larger wall clock in the room
Clocks at home

Two clocks in one room: making the choice useful

A second clock makes sense when it solves a different viewing problem.

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A freestanding red clock on a desk beside a pencil pot
Clocks at home

Planning a rental-friendly place for a clock

Start with permission and furniture-based options before choosing a wall fitting.

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Hands holding a phone to photograph a living-room wall before choosing a clock
Clocks at home

Photographing your room before choosing a clock

Use photographs to compare scale and sightlines, while remembering what a camera leaves out.

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