Interior Designer Tips for Placing Glass Wall Clocks in a Stairwell

Interior designers usually place a glass wall clock in a stairwell at one of three points: the half landing wall that faces you as you climb, the tall wall above a straight flight where it can be seen from the hall, or the top of the stairs where it greets you on the landing. Wherever it goes, the clock should sit at a comfortable viewing height, stay well clear of the handrail and catch some light. In this guide we explain why glass suits narrow, often dim stairwells and share ten practical tips for getting placement right. We cover starting from the viewer's position, making use of height, safety and secure fixings, adding a wall light and choosing between clear, frosted, smoked and mirrored glass. We also look at connecting the stairwell to the hall below, testing scale with a paper template, keeping the surroundings simple and why a silent movement is usually the better choice....