Clocks As Home Decors
Clocks are more than just mere timepieces. They can be used as
good decorative pieces in your home. They come in various sizes
and shapes. Clocks also are made from different materials. The
nature of the material used and the clock manufacturer are among
the most crucial factors in determining the quality of the
clock, including its price. For example, a simple digital clock
might fetch you a few dollars, while those wooden and antique
grandfather clocks generally cost up to thousands or more.
Today's clocks are do not just provide time correctly, but they
also add glamour and beauty in your home. There are many clocks
available, especially of the pendulum type. From miniature,
table-accent clocks to grandfather ones, clocks are a gorgeous
addition to your home. Don't you think it is now time to think
of clocks as not just mere timepieces?
1. Clocks In History
Clocks first came into existence in 1656 when the first pendulum
clock was built by Dutch astronomer and mathematician Christian
Huygens. Prior to his invention, clocks during Huygens' time
were not inaccurate. The most accurate clocks that time were off
by several minutes daily. Thanks to Huygens, having a reliable
clock everyday proved to be possible. Huygens used a pendulum as
the timer of the clock. Before Huygens, however, Galileo was
already doing some work on how to invent a clock! Galileo even
had a pendulum system to keep track of time. Unfortunately, he
died before he was able to complete his work.
2. Decorating with Clocks
Decorating a home using clocks is not exactly new. Since a few
hundred years ago, home owners and good decorators have been
choosing clocks as decorative devices in their homes. Ever since
the pendulum clock was invented by Christian Huygens in the
1600s to measure weights and as a type of swinging pendulum,
clocks have been known as good decorative items.
3. Modern Clocks
Compared with past ones, today's clocks are stylish and sleeker
in style aside from serving its main purpose. More than just
telling time, clocks of today's age, thanks to the
state-of-the-art technology, are definitely more elegant and
nice to look at than compared with their older counterparts.
4. When Choosing A Clock:
- Remember that the clock you are buying should reflect your
personal tastes and serve as a decorative complement in the room
you are putting it in
- One good tip in choosing clocks is to look for the fashion and
style in a clock. When looking for a clock, choose one that
makes a statement
- If you want to have a French country look in your home, select
wall clocks that reflect country accents, such as having a
patina finish on the clock's face, wrought iron accents, or wood
base that were whitewashed
- If you, on the other hand, want a contemporary look, why not
try to shop around for a clock that has minimalist lines as well
as chrome. There are also clocks that are sleek and have
stainless detailing.
- You could also choose big and oversized clocks if you want to
emphasize your timepiece, compared with a smaller one that could
get lost in a clutter.
5. Large Clocks - If you want to balance out an oversized lamp,
try putting a traditional anniversary clock on the end of the
table
- You could also put a wall clocked placed on a sturdy and
decorative easel in your kitchen for quick and instant charm
- Having an antique grandfather clock in your den provides extra
comfort and warmth. Of course, the grandfather clock should be
in a nice condition. Otherwise, the effect is somewhat
diminished