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Wall clocks – how to find the right designer wall clock for your home

Wall clock materials
Clock faces – from numerals to Roman numerals to bold markers
Analogue vs. digital
Size and mounting
Summary

1. Wall clock materials

The choice of material for a wall clock depends entirely on your own taste and interior style. A wall clock made of metal (1) looks particularly elegant and adds shiny accents, while a wall clock made of plastic (2) often looks a little more playful. A wall clock made of stone or marble (3) looks very high quality and cool, while wood (4) brings warmth and a natural feel to your living space.

1. Bloomingville – wall clock 25 cm | 2. Kartell – Crystal Palace wall clock | 3. Audo – Marble wall clock | 4. Leff amsterdam – Scope38 wall clock

Clock faces – from numerals to Roman numerals to bold markers

With an analogue clock, the face can be designed in different ways. For a particularly precise reading of the time, choose a face with hour, minute and second markings and Arabic numerals (1).

If you prefer a classic look, choose a clock with Roman numerals and a clear display in hour sections (2). If the focus is on design, bold dots as hour markers (3) are enough to tell the time. Designer wall clocks that show the time only through the position of the hands (4) are completely minimalist and particularly distinctive. Here, the wall clock is clearly a decorative element in the room.

1. Junghans – Max Bill wall clock | 2. Rosendahl – AJ Roman wall clock | 3. Vitra – Sunburst Clock | 4. Stelton – Time wall clock

3. Analogue vs. digital

Whether you choose an analogue or digital wall clock depends entirely on the functions you want. Analogue wall clocks are available as classic clocks with hands or as flip clocks. As well as the time, flip clocks can also show the date and day of the week. One disadvantage of analogue wall clocks is often the audible flipping or ticking. That's why a digital wall clock is a good choice, especially in the bedroom or guest room. Depending on the model, a digital wall clock can also display the temperature and humidity. This information is particularly helpful in bedrooms for a healthy night's rest.

4. Size and mounting

When it comes to size, the basic rule is: the more your designer wall clock is meant to stand alone as wall decoration, the larger and more prominent it can be. Small wall clocks, on the other hand, work well as part of a gallery wall or similar.

"To find the right mounting height for your wall clock, you can start from your eye level. The exception is wall clocks mounted above a table – whether a desk or a dining table. Here, the guideline is eye level when sitting upright." – Viktoria, interior expert

5. Summary

Different materials give wall clocks a different look. Wood looks warm, stone elegant, plastic playful, and metal adds shiny accents.
From faces with Arabic numerals or Roman numerals to wall clocks with no numerals at all – what matters is whether precise timekeeping or design is your priority.
Classic analogue wall clocks are available with hands or flip numbers. Digital versions offer extra functions such as temperature and humidity displays. The advantage of digital wall clocks: they don't tick.
Mount your wall clock at eye level. Above a dining table, use your eye level when sitting upright as a guide.