How to Use Vintage-Style Wall Clocks to Add Character to a Detached Family Home

Vintage style wall clocks add character to a detached family home by giving large, often newer rooms a sense of age, warmth and story. The most effective approach is to choose one or two generous pieces with aged finishes, hang them where the family naturally gathers and surround them with natural materials that soften modern construction. In this guide we explain why detached homes benefit from a little history and outline the main vintage looks, from railway station clocks and farmhouse dials to industrial frames and mid century designs. We then walk through the rooms where a vintage clock works hardest: the kitchen diner, the entrance hall and the snug or family room. You will find advice on balancing old and new, choosing readable dials for busy households, safe hanging, sound and cleaning, plus ideas for using more than one clock across a larger home without the look ever feeling repetitive or themed....