You can mix antique gold and walnut wall clocks in one scheme by treating them as two warm tones from the same family and repeating each one at least once elsewhere in the room. Group the clocks close enough to read as a pair, or place them on separate walls with matching supporting pieces. The key is to let walnut provide depth and antique gold provide light, with a calm wall colour behind them so neither finish feels lost.
Antique gold and walnut are natural partners. Both have warm undertones, and both suggest age and quality. Together, they can make a room feel layered and collected rather than matched. Our collection of wall clocks UK includes gilt, brass and walnut designs that can be combined in a single scheme. Because clocks sit within our wider modern living room furniture UK sale range, they can be planned alongside sideboards, consoles and shelving in the same finishes.
Walnut is a rich, dark timber with chocolate and caramel tones and a fine, flowing grain. Antique gold has a softened, slightly aged metallic glow, without the brightness of new brass or polished gold. Placed side by side, walnut absorbs light while antique gold reflects it. That contrast creates interest, yet their shared warmth keeps them in harmony.
This pairing has a long history in British interiors. Walnut veneered furniture with gilt mounts appears in country houses and period homes, and mid twentieth century designers often combined walnut with brass hardware. Mixing the two today taps into that tradition while feeling fresh.
There are three main ways to bring antique gold and walnut clocks into one scheme.
Two clocks hung close together create a deliberate composition. This works well above a wide sideboard or on a long living room wall. Use clocks of different sizes, with the larger one in the finish you want to lead.
One clock in each finish, on separate walls, can tie two areas of an open plan space together. A walnut clock in the dining zone and an antique gold clock in the living zone, for example, will feel connected as long as both finishes appear in each area.
Some clocks combine the two finishes directly, such as a walnut case with gilt numerals or hands. This is a simple way to introduce the pairing if you only have room for one clock.
When hanging two clocks together, avoid making them identical in size. Equal sizes compete for attention. Instead, let one be clearly larger, perhaps by a third, and position the smaller one slightly lower or offset.
Varying the shape also helps. A round antique gold clock beside a square or rectangular walnut clock creates a pleasing contrast. Two round clocks can still work if their frames are very different, for example a slim gilt ring beside a chunky walnut case.
Leave a gap of 10 to 15 centimetres between the two clocks so they read as a pair without touching visually.
A clock in a finish that appears nowhere else will look like an afterthought. Repeating both antique gold and walnut around the room makes the clocks feel rooted.
Walnut repeats: A sideboard, coffee table, picture frames or shelving in walnut will echo the timber clock. Our walnut and wooden sideboards UK are a strong starting point, as a sideboard is often placed directly beneath a clock.
Antique gold repeats: Lamp bases, mirror frames, cabinet handles and candle holders in aged brass or gold pick up the metallic clock. Two or three small accents are enough.
If you have a hallway or a narrower wall, a walnut console with brass detailing is a neat way to repeat both finishes in one piece. Our wooden console tables UK sale include warm timber designs that pair naturally with antique gold accessories.
The wall behind your clocks decides how well the two finishes read. A wall that is too dark will swallow the walnut. A wall that is too bright can make antique gold look dull.
Warm neutrals: Putty, mushroom, stone and warm white let both finishes stand out clearly. These are the safest choices for a mixed scheme.
Muted greens: Sage, olive and soft moss flatter walnut and give antique gold a gentle glow. They also bring a natural, calm feel.
Dusty blues: Soft blue grey provides contrast with the warm tones of both finishes without feeling cold.
Deep colours: If you prefer a dark wall, choose one with some warmth, such as deep olive or aubergine, and use lamps to light the clocks well in the evening.
Walnut and antique gold are both relatively smooth finishes. Adding texture elsewhere stops the scheme from feeling flat. Linen lampshades, wool throws, rattan baskets and ceramic vases all sit well alongside these warm tones.
Marble and natural stone work beautifully too. A marble topped side table or a stone bowl introduces a cool, pale surface that sets off both the timber and the metal.
If your room already has other woods, consider how they relate to walnut. Oak, for example, is lighter and more yellow. Mixing oak and walnut is perfectly possible, but give each its own role. A walnut clock and sideboard with an oak floor can look lovely, but a walnut clock beside an oak cabinet of a similar size may feel mismatched.
Our guide to choosing between oak and walnut for UK dining rooms explains how the two timbers differ and how to combine them.
Walnut benefits from gentle dusting with a soft cloth and occasional care with a suitable wood polish. Keep walnut clocks away from radiators and direct sunlight, which can dry or fade the timber over time. Our advice on caring for walnut furniture in UK homes applies equally to walnut clocks and accessories.
Antique gold finishes should be dusted with a dry, soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners or metal polishes, which can strip the aged effect.
Warm white light flatters both walnut and antique gold. A lamp with a linen shade beside the clocks will bring out the grain of the wood and the soft sheen of the metal. Avoid cool white bulbs, which can make walnut look grey and antique gold look brassy.
Hang a large walnut clock above a sideboard and a smaller antique gold clock to one side, slightly lower. Echo the gold in a pair of lamps and the walnut in a coffee table. This is the most straightforward way to introduce the pairing.
An antique gold clock on the chimney breast with walnut dining chairs and a walnut sideboard creates a warm, traditional mood. Candlelight in the evening will bring out the gilt beautifully.
A walnut clock above a desk, with antique gold desk accessories and picture frames, gives a study a quietly distinguished feel. Bookshelves filled with warm toned spines will support the scheme.
In a hallway, a single clock that combines both finishes is often more practical than two separate clocks. Pair it with a walnut console and a brass bowl for keys.
There are a few situations where combining the two finishes is harder. In a very small room with little wall space, two clocks can feel crowded, so a single clock that combines walnut and gilt is the better route. In a room dominated by cool tones, such as grey floors, chrome fittings and white gloss furniture, both finishes may look out of place unless you introduce more warmth elsewhere. And if the room already has several other woods, adding walnut may tip the balance towards a muddle of timbers. In each case, step back and ask whether the clocks will genuinely tie the room together or simply add more variety.
Antique gold and walnut can carry a scheme on their own, but a third accent can stop the room feeling too brown. Deep green, ink blue or a soft terracotta in cushions, a rug or a piece of art provides contrast while staying in the same warm, grounded family. Keep the accent to a few pieces so it supports rather than distracts from the clocks.
Antique gold and walnut wall clocks bring warmth, depth and a sense of history to a room. Choose clocks of different sizes or shapes, repeat each finish elsewhere in the scheme, and set them against a calm, warm wall colour. Add texture and warm lighting, and the two finishes will feel like they were always meant to be together. You can explore our clocks and walnut furniture at Furniture in Fashion.
Yes. Both have warm undertones, and the contrast between dark timber and soft metallic sheen creates a rich, balanced look.
It is usually better to vary the size so one clock leads. Equal sizes can compete for attention.
Warm neutrals, muted greens and soft blue greys all work well. Avoid very dark cool colours that can swallow walnut.
Yes, as long as each wood has a clear role. Let one timber lead in larger pieces and use the other for smaller accents or flooring.
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