How to Get the Proportions Right with Pendulum Wall Clocks in a Living Room

Pendulum wall clocks are taller and more vertical than standard round clocks, so they need a slightly different approach when it comes to proportion. In this guide we explain how to start with the wall rather than the clock, measuring the space and deciding whether it will hang above a sideboard, on a chimney breast or on a narrow wall beside a window. We share practical working guidelines for width, height, the gap above furniture and the right eye line, along with a simple paper template method for testing a design before you drill. You will also learn how ceiling height changes what looks balanced, how to combine a pendulum clock with wall art without creating clutter, and why it is usually better to keep the clock away from the TV wall. Finally, we cover contemporary, traditional and transitional styles, and the importance of hanging a pendulum clock completely level so it runs smoothly....