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Statement Wall Clocks: Bold Ideas for a Lavender Hallway

Statement Wall Clocks: Bold Ideas for a Lavender Hallway

Lavender has moved well beyond nurseries and bathrooms, and it is now a confident choice for British hallways. The colour reflects what daylight there is in a narrow terrace corridor or windowless new build entrance, yet it has enough warmth to keep the space welcoming. What it needs is structure, and a statement wall clock provides it. In this guide we explore the designs that hold their own against soft purple walls, including oversized skeleton clocks in matte black, sunbursts in antique brass, sculptural pieces and bold coloured faces. We explain where to hang the clock so it greets you as you step inside, how to avoid deep designs in tight corridors and how to repeat metal finishes in door furniture and lighting. There is practical advice on pairing the clock with a slim console, choosing supporting colours such as bottle green, charcoal and ochre, and lighting the wall so the statement is seen in the evening....

Where to Hang Large Statement Wall Clocks in a Dining Room for Maximum Impact

Where to Hang Large Statement Wall Clocks in a Dining Room for Maximum Impact

A large statement wall clock can change the feel of a dining room more than almost any other accessory, but only if it hangs in the right place. This guide starts with a simple test: stand in the doorway, then sit at the table, and note which walls work from both viewpoints. We then walk through the strongest positions, including above a sideboard, on the end wall behind the head of the table, on a chimney breast and along a long wall in an open plan kitchen diner. You will also find the positions to avoid, such as between bright windows, behind most diners and above radiators. We explain how to judge size with a paper template, how ceiling height affects scale and how high to hang a clock in a room viewed mostly from a seat. The article covers frame styles, linking the clock to your dining table, evening lighting and safe fixing for heavier clocks....