Today, designers often use new and unusual solutions for decorating a house or apartment. Habitual things have ceased to perform only their original functions. That clock in the interior to date, not just show time, they have long become a full-fledged decor for any home. The interior clock often becomes a highlight of the arrangement of the room, with a bright and unusual accent on the muffled background.
Types of interior watches
First of all, decide which type of watch you prefer: wall, floor or table. Let's consider each variant in more detail:
- wall clock. It is very compact and convenient in all respects option. Such watches do not take up much space, they can decorate any apartment, even the smallest one. There are models that can be placed in the kitchen, in the hall or in the bedroom. Even for the children's room there is a design. Wall-mounted interior watches are most prone to fashion and a variety of design styles. The main criterion in the selection of such watches is the style of apartment arrangement. Traditional watches made of wood will be a good addition to the classical style. If the room is equipped in a modern style, it is better to choose models from plastic, glass or steel. As for the display, there is a lot to choose from. A lot of different interesting options: a display in the form of a soccer ball, different kitchen clocks in the form of pots or kettles. The forms are divided into classic closed models in a wooden case, cuckoo clocks, open paintings. Good wall clocks not only show time, but also add a twist to the arrangement of the apartment;
- tabletop interior clock. Their main advantage is compactness. You can arrange this kind of clock on any shelf, table or bedside table. Often, this addition becomes the final touch in the design of the room. Particularly good is the clock on the desk in the office, library or living room. Table clock is appropriate in any interior. Variety allows you to find suitable options for both classical and any other style of the interior;
- outdoor interior clock. This model was one of the first. At all times it was considered a matter of pride and a way to emphasize the wealth in the family. They place the clock, as a rule, in the most prominent place, so that every guest in the house can appreciate such a decor. Often, watches are inherited, so this is in some way a family heirloom. If you want to purchase this kind of watch, then you should consider some conditions. Be sure to calculate the size of the room, because such a clock is massive enough, they need a lot of space. For example, in a country house with a large hall, you can put such hours, but in a small apartment they will look ridiculous. The clocks will look best in a room with a classic style of decoration. Until now, the frame is made of wood, so the cost of such a piece of decor is noticeably high.
How to choose an interior clock?
Here are the main criteria for choosing a clock for an interior:
- If the room is very clearly patterned on the wallpaper, select the clock under this picture. For geometry, select the form
hours, respectively, and for intricate patterns or floral ornament it is better to choose a strict and simple form of the frame. - If you decide to purchase a watch from wood, be sure to consider the basic colors of cabinets and upholstered furniture. Ideally, furniture and watch cases should be made from the same type of wood.
- As for color, here you can choose a contrasting or harmonizing solution. If the main background is smooth enough and quiet (often such a technique is used to visually expand the space), then a little "cheer" it can clock a contrasting color.