What Size Wall Clock Works Best in a Dining Room?
In most UK dining rooms, a wall clock between 50 and 80 cm across works best, though the right size depends on the room, the furniture and where people sit. A dining room is a slightly unusual space for a clock, because viewers are seated around a table, often for long stretches, and the room is used in both daylight and evening lamp light. In this guide we explain how to size a clock for compact dining rooms, kitchen diners, traditional period rooms and open plan spaces. We show how to scale a clock against a sideboard or against the table itself, how to check readability from the furthest seat and why a dining room clock can hang a little lower than elsewhere. You will also find advice on the most effective positions, the finishes and movements that suit relaxed evening meals, how to match a clock to your dining style and the common mistakes worth avoiding....
