When decorating the interior of a living room, designers most often use neutral finishes to decorate surfaces, and preference is given to the simplest model, the most functional.
Equally important is the decor and accessories. A beautiful wall clock for the living room is a godsend for anyone who is used to controlling the passage of time.
Clocks and room style
Even a non-expensive watch can blend in with the direction of the room. The main thing when purchasing is to remember the uniform design of the room. They should fit perfectly and not stand out from the rest of the environment:
- A wall clock in a strict frame without images is suitable for minimalism.
- For the classic style - floor models.
- For an interior that has a fireplace, you cannot do without a special clock.
- Modern models that do not have a dial or electronic display will fit into the avant-garde or high-tech. Do not use surreal views for avant-gardeism; their unusual shapes and unusual body can spoil the idea in the room.
- If the room has a retro idea, then the watch case should be made of marble or bronze material. Unusual models with weights and a pendulum or a wall clock with a cuckoo will help complement the retro style and country style.
- For eco style and ethnic ideas, choose walkers with weaving willow or bamboo branches. They are able to highlight the beauty of natural decoration in a room.
Decor with butterflies
The theme of light airy butterflies can be used to create a new chronometer. To do this, you need to cut a large moth from a vinyl record. But glue small insects as a frame. Moths flying into the distance also look stylish. The flight path needs to be thought out in advance. For example, place the smallest insects under a chronometer. Stick medium and large moths above it. In this case, they can be placed vertically or diagonally. Three-dimensional moths can be made from colored or metallized cardboard. It is better to glue them around the chronometer with double-sided tape.
Clock in the living room
If your home has wall models that are historical in nature, then their place is in the hall. Only in this room will the decorative detail be appreciated not only by relatives, but by friends. The clock in the living room acts as a decorative accent.
Carefully choose the model option for this room. It could be a cheap antique watch with pictures of nature or photos of celebrities. It doesn’t matter what decor you choose, the main thing is that it matches the interior of the room.
For classic or modern style, models made of natural wood with bronze inserts are suitable. This combination will make the room representative. For a room with restrained simplicity, purchase cuckoo walkers.
From a bicycle wheel
Using a bicycle spoked wheel will help you create designer decor for the interior of a living room or children's room. This product will successfully highlight the Provence, loft and modern styles. A rim with a diameter of 13-14 inches is suitable for work. The manufacture of a wheel chronometer is carried out according to the following instructions:
- Cleaning the rim of debris.
- Polishing the metal surface (with sandpaper or special paste).
- Gluing to the back of the chronometer mechanism (the pin for the arrows is threaded through the center of the wheel).
- Installation of arrows and adjustment of the mechanism.
Note! For a rim with spokes, a small mechanism with long arrows will do. Otherwise, the product will not stand out.
Do you need a clock in the bedroom?
This room should be cozy and no accessories in the decor should interfere with rest and relaxation. A bedroom is a place where only its owners go, so the choice of watch depends only on their wishes. Do not forget that the model must fit harmoniously into the overall environment.
Choose a watch in a soft beige shade; it will not attract special attention and will stand out in the interior. Types that have animal images on the dial or frame are ideal.
A pair of swans or cooing doves symbolize fidelity. Some models allow you to insert frames with photographs of a married couple into the dial. The most important thing when choosing is to listen to the mechanism; it should not work loudly.
Decor with plastic spoons
A round or oval mechanism can be decorated in the shape of a flower using plastic spoons. To do this, you just need to make a stylish frame. It assembles very quickly and allows you to update the old model in an original way. The following master class will tell you how to do this step-by-step:
- Cut a circle from a plywood sheet with a side thickness of 5-8 cm. Its central part should fit the size of the mechanism being updated.
- Cut off the handles of plastic spoons (you will need at least 250 spoons).
- Cover the plywood circle with spoons, placing them with their cut tails towards the middle. It is better to glue products using a silicone glue gun.
- Prepare a central part from foam plastic on which the mechanism will be located. Glue the foam to the circle with the petals, prepare a recess for installing the finished mechanism.
- Paint the prepared base (or leave it unchanged). Install the mechanism.
Important to remember! Plastic spoons need to be painted with special paint. It should lie evenly even on a smooth surface.
Walkers for children's room
There are quite different models designed for children. Choose a watch according to the child's age. If your child is able to make an independent choice, then take him with you and make a purchase together. You are needed to check the safety of the material and how reliable and strong the structure is.
A large clock in the interior of a nursery will look ridiculous and impractical, because the fidget may accidentally get caught or get hurt.
Manufacturing materials
Modern watches differ not only in design, but also in the material from which their case is made.
- Tree. Used to decorate the living room clock in classic style. Wooden paths fit well into the Provençal style.
- Glass. For a modern-style interior, walkers with a glass dial are more suitable. These models are durable, easy to use and come in a variety of designs.
- Plastic. Plastic is the most practical and economical material for making watch cases. These models come in a variety of designs and colors.
- Metal. Metal is used as a decorative material. It is rare to find a steel watch case. Chrome inserts are suitable for high-tech interior decoration.
Natural stone and fabric are also used to decorate watch movement cases. These materials allow you to give the body a natural feel and connection with nature.
Clock in the kitchen
In this room, the clock will be able to fulfill its main purpose. The housewife spends time preparing food or waiting for relatives to arrive. Thus, the kitchen clock must not only fit into the stylistic design, but also have distinct numbers and hands.
You shouldn’t place a huge type, as long as all the elements under the dial are clearly visible.
Quilling
The use of ready-made paper strips greatly simplifies the creation of non-standard backgrounds. They turn out to be voluminous, which must be taken into account when fixing them under the arrows. You can arrange patterns collected from quilling instead of the usual indexing. But small paper figures (flowers, leaves, animals) can be placed outside the base. In this way, the original frames are assembled. But the most interesting option when using paper strips is to create full-fledged paintings. For example, silhouettes of people, animals, and images of musical instruments are made from them. It is allowed to produce landscapes and city views. Such paper pictures need to be glued to a plywood base, leaving a place in the center for installing the chronometer mechanism.
Hallway
Most people don't use walkers in this room. But if the choice helps complement the overall style, then why not hang the clock in a prominent place. They will serve as a decorative addition to the interior. The clock in the hallway will influence the opinion of guests as soon as they cross the threshold of the house.
Our article contains a selection of photos of clocks in the interior. The illustrations will help you make the right choice. After all, a clock should not only show the time, but also harmonize with the design solution in the room.
Selection principles
Before you start choosing such a fashionable interior design detail as a wall clock, decide on the following points:
Determine what style of room is available or planned to be implemented.
- Choose the appearance of your watch.
- Which size will suit you?
- Think about the shape of your dream watch.
- Pay attention to the way they are attached and the mechanism of the watch.
If all the nuances are taken into account correctly, this decorative element will become not only a useful tool for telling time, but also an exclusive decoration for your home.
Posting rules
Clocks play an important role in the interior. Therefore, their positioning is of no small importance. The model should look organic and be visible from anywhere in the room.
In most living rooms, walkers are hung above the sofa or above the table. If the room has a fireplace, they will look harmonious from above.
Large models are placed on a free wall. It is important that there are no pictures or photographs in bright frames nearby that could draw attention to themselves. This rule also applies to small watches, which can easily get lost in unnecessary furniture or decorations.
Types of mechanisms
It just so happens that the wall time counter has become a favorite subject of experimentation among designers. Modern models amaze with the variety of shapes, materials and colors. At the same time, when choosing a watch, you need to pay attention to both decorative and sound design.
It's no secret that many people usually don't notice the quiet tick-tock, while others only agree with the quiet pattern. Some people like to keep time using music, a gong, or a cuckoo. Modern types of wall clocks are produced with three types of mechanisms:
- Mechanical. The mechanism works thanks to the energy of a charged spring. The parts of such models are made of metal, so the mechanism lasts longer and is longer suitable for repair. Maintenance costs are minimal, and the status effect of a mechanical watch lasts as long as it hangs on the wall. Such models are suitable for both classic and modern styles.
- The disadvantage of mechanical models is their high price, which is explained by manual assembly. In addition, the spring mechanism requires constant winding, and its accuracy is lower than that of electronic or quartz versions.
- Quartz. The mechanism, which includes a quartz electronic unit, is battery-powered. Quartz models are highly accurate; the movement of the arrows does not depend on the quality of the spring. Advantages include low cost and elimination of constant winding. Disadvantages: low maintainability and cost of replacing the battery.
- Electronic. It also includes a crystal oscillator and battery, but uses a digital display to display the time. Electronic models have an affordable price, good accuracy and silent operation. As a rule, they are equipped with many additional functions: they measure atmospheric pressure, temperature, and can serve as a calculator or laptop. Disadvantages include the cost of battery replacement and sensitivity to electromagnetic fields.
- Modern digital wall clocks do not fit well into many interior styles. They will take their rightful place in interiors in high-tech or modern style; for others, it is better to choose the option with arrows.
