Hollywood Regency Wall Clocks: Key Design Features to Look For

A true Hollywood Regency wall clock brings together a reflective metallic finish, a bold silhouette such as a sunburst or starburst, decorative detail used with restraint, confident contrast and enough scale to hold the wall. In this guide we explain each of those features in turn so you can recognise a well designed piece and avoid one that simply happens to be gold. We look at the difference between brushed, antiqued and polished finishes, the most common Regency shapes, and how wall colours such as emerald, navy and charcoal change the way a clock reads in a room. You will also find advice on where these clocks work best, how to pair them with mirrored furniture and console tables, how to light them in the evening and which quality points to check before choosing, followed by practical tips on keeping the look glamorous rather than overdone in a typical UK home....