How to Use Radio-Controlled Wall Clocks to Add Character to a Barn Conversion

Radio controlled wall clocks add character to a barn conversion when they are treated as a design feature rather than a gadget. Because they set themselves and change automatically between Greenwich Mean Time and British Summer Time, they can be hung in the lofty, dramatic positions that suit a barn, such as gable walls, exposed beams and the space above a glazed cart opening, without the need to climb a ladder twice a year. In this guide we explain how the UK time signal works and what to do if thick stone or timber walls weaken reception. We look at designs that suit agricultural buildings, from industrial metal and weathered wood to railway styles and minimal faces, and explain why barns usually need a larger clock than you might expect. You will also find advice on balancing the clock with substantial furniture, lighting it after dark, choosing fixings for old stone and brick, and checking consent in listed buildings....