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How To: Decorating with Clocks
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“The hours of folly are measured by the clock; but of wisdom, no clock can measure.” – William Blake
Serene Setting
Although clocks may not measure wisdom, they might impart some design acumen. From a little desk clock to a stately grandfather clock and everywhere in between, a well-thought-out clock can provide the perfect accent piece. Click through to see how these ticking beauties, big or small, short or tall, make a statement. Time’s a tickin’!
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Rustic Dining Room
A large, rustic clock pairs nicely with old barn boards on the dining room ceiling.
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Glamorous Side Table
“I must govern the clock, not be governed by it.” – Golda Meir
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Stately Stairway
An antique Swedish clock has a stately presence on a stairway’s landing.
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Koa Cuties
Intricately carved Hawaiian koa wood makes for beautiful desk clocks.
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Good Gilt
A glided 19th-century mantel clock purchased at the Paris flea market.
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Clockwork
The oversized marble mosaic Waterworks clock with metal hands is a dramatic, moving eye-catcher under the kitchen range’s existing large brick hood.
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Wine Room
An antique French bronze clock with a 66-inch diameter looks lovely against gray walls.
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Grandfather Time
Classic and striking, a grandfather clock is dressed up for the holidays.
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Great Time
A big statement clock is at home above the fireplace in the great room.
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Double Duty
Part mirror, part clock, this reflective timepiece shows off nature’s beauty in a year-round garden.
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Kitchen Clock
“No clock is more regular than the belly.” - Francois Rabelais
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Greeting Clock
An antique Swedish clock greets guests in the entryway.
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Vintage Clock
A beetle vase sits on the mantel with a porthole mirror and vintage clock.
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Wall Clock
“Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.” - Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
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Sweetly Swedish
In the foyer, a floor mirror and a Swedish clock both stand 8 feet tall, accentuating the ceiling height.
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Charming Kitchen
In the kitchen, a large vintage clock, wood floors, and oversized wall tiles from Walker Zanger set a rustic tone.
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Shelf Life
Sleek lines on the clock have a more casual look, which fits in with the simple design of the space.
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French Flair
Antique copper items are displayed with a vintage French railroad clock.
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Simple Style
The old clock face once graced a public building but now makes a lively accent in an otherwise uncomplicated décor.
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Mantel Pieces
“There is one kind of robber whom the law does not strike at, and who steals what is most precious to men: time.” - Napoleon I
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The Big Time
Giant hands on the family room wall tell the time in a dramatic way.
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Elegant Entry
A stately grandfather clock combined with Zuber et Cie’s “Les Courses de Chevaux” amazing scenic wallpaper contribute to the home’s stunning first impression.
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Sleepy Time
A weathered French antique clock hangs in the master bedroom.
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Pendulum Clock
“Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” - Sam Levenson
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