Many antique clocks are beautiful yet simple and replace artwork as the primary focus of a wall display.
Antique clocks provide a room with interesting shapes and idiosyncrasies. Savvy decorators find these treasures at antique shows, auctions or flea markets and many of the clocks still work. All successful interior decorating relies on following the rules of interior design, which ensure that a display is interesting, symmetrical and balanced. However, in this case, the antique clocks replace traditional artwork as the primary focus of the display. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
Decorating with Antique Clocks
1. Look for clocks that feature artwork on them as well as traditionally designed antique clocks. The clocks that feature artwork often have scenes of the Italian countryside, roosters, wine and other European motifs (although they are certainly not limited to just European). These bring color to the display.
2. Choose clocks of varying sizes and shapes. This breaks up the monotony of the clock gallery.
3. Decide on ancillary features as well. These items could include framed fine-art posters, sconces or other framed artwork. Although your goal is to feature clocks as your decorating item of choice, it's difficult for the eye to focus on individual clocks when they are displayed in row upon row on the wall. One or two different pieces make all the difference.
4. Select one or two of the larger clocks as your focal points. You may decide to focus on one or two clocks on the wall and then another one on a side table, preferably close to the larger display so that all of these elements are tied together visually by their close proximity.
5. Plan on using color, design and shape to pull the display together. These elements can be on the clocks themselves or on the accessories.
6. Determine when less is more. Although you want the clock to be the primary decorative motif in the room, it's often better to choose a few large clocks and add only two or three smaller clocks to the gallery.
7. Follow the rules of interior decorating and design when setting up the display. It'll help you keep your work balanced. Map out a plan on your wall for the clocks on paper or your computer after you've chosen the clocks to go into your display. Typically, galleries look better when you hang the items in odd-numbered groupings. Finally, print out your display if you've made it in a computer program.
8. Measure the spots on the wall where you'll hang the clocks based on your gallery plan. Add nails to the wall in the places you've marked and hang the display.
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