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Interior Designer Tips for Placing Starburst Wall Clocks in a Bedroom

Interior Designer Tips for Placing Starburst Wall Clocks in a Bedroom

A starburst wall clock brings energy and shape to a bedroom wall. Its radiating rays create movement and catch the light, which makes it a natural focal point. That same energy, though, needs handling with care in a room meant for rest. Placed well, a starburst clock adds warmth and personality above a bed or dressing table. Placed poorly, it can feel busy, crowd a small room or become the first thing you notice when trying to sleep. In this article we gather the principles interior designers commonly rely on when positioning statement pieces in bedrooms and apply them to starburst clocks. We look at which walls work best, how to size the clock to the bed and furniture, the right hanging height, colours and finishes that keep the mood calm, and the importance of a silent movement. We also consider how to balance the clock with bedside cabinets, mirrors and lighting in typical UK bedrooms....

How to Make a Statement with Starburst Wall Clocks in the Bedroom

How to Make a Statement with Starburst Wall Clocks in the Bedroom

A starburst wall clock, with rays radiating from the centre like the sun, can give a bedroom a confident and personal focal point. Its roots lie in mid twentieth century design, yet it remains fresh in modern homes. This guide explains the three strongest positions for a starburst clock: above the headboard, opposite the bed and above a dressing table. We show how to size the clock to the width of your bed, remembering that starburst designs are measured across the full span of their rays. Finishes are compared, from gold and brass to black metal, natural wood, rattan and silver, with suggestions for colour schemes that suit each. You will also find advice on coordinating bedside cabinets, balancing a clock with mirrors, lighting the rays after dark, styling smaller and guest bedrooms, choosing bedding that supports the look, and practical points such as silent movements, secure fixings above a bed and simple cleaning....