The Ultimate Guide to Wall Clocks for a Georgian Townhouse

Georgian townhouses were designed around symmetry, balance and light, and a well chosen wall clock can echo those principles directly. This guide explains how the hierarchy of a Georgian house, from grand first floor drawing rooms to modest upper bedrooms, should shape the size and style of clock you choose for each space. We cover the strongest positions, including the chimney breast, the pier wall between tall sash windows, the half landing and the dining room wall facing the table. You will find advice on classic round dials, restrained contemporary designs and gallery clocks for opened up basement kitchens, along with tips on matching period paint colours and existing metalwork. We also look at pairing clocks with mirrors and slim console tables, and at practical matters such as fixing into lime plaster, hanging from picture rails, checking listed building considerations and protecting delicate clock cases from damp in older properties....