Watches, as a device for determining time with arrows moving in a circle, have not been an urgent need for a long time. What time is it, we find out today, looking at the TV screen, at the computer monitor, smartphone display. Accurate figures that tell the time accompany modern people everywhere, but this does not mean at all that the good old mechanical watches should be written off as rarities. These mechanisms are still in demand, especially as accessories. A wristwatch completes the look, and a wall clock in the kitchen will become a magnificent decor that will not only decorate an empty wall, but also emphasize the style of the interior, and in some compositions it will be a real highlight of the decor. It is worth talking about such an unusual role of ordinary clocks in the decor.
vintage clock in the interior of the kitchen
Clock in the kitchen: looking for a place
Where is the best place to put the clock in the kitchen? In vintage, classic and country kitchens, the clock serves as a decoration for the place above the hearth. In a modern interior, they are hung over the stove. In principle, this place for watches is traditional. In ancient times, their ancestors were attached to an exhaust hood, which, like the hearth itself, symbolized domestic warmth. Since the place of the hearth has always been in the center of the kitchen, they tried to decorate its cap with something. The most suitable element for this turned out to be the watch. Besides the fact that it turned out to be aesthetically pleasing, this idea brought additional comfort to the housewives, because in the process of cooking it is often necessary to withstand a certain time.
In a modern interpretation of vintage, country or classic style, the hood is not often found in the decor, so the clock in such a kitchen can be fixed directly above the stove, on the hood or under it. If this is not possible, place them somewhere near the stove. There is always a place for a watch.
in a small kitchen, the clock can be placed on the hood
In trendy minimalist interiors, the clock is hung on a kitchen apron or mounted on a railing, right along with kitchen utensils.
Another typical place for clocks in a modern kitchen is the space above the upper cabinets and shelves. New buildings have high ceilings, so there is more than enough free space between them and the pendant modules, which can perfectly decorate the clock.
In favor is such a decorative technique as the placement of a group of clocks. Three mechanisms of the same type are mounted in one line in a horizontal or vertical direction. The clock in the kitchen can show the same time or display different time zones. For example, the first clock will indicate local time, the second - Khabarovsk, the third - London. The design of such watches can be exactly the same or slightly different. For example, models can have the same shape, but differ in color, or be combined in style, but differ in size.
large clock on the wall as a decor detail
If there is a fireplace in the kitchen, then the clock should be located only above it. This also applies to traditional solutions. You can also often see a large clock hanging over the doorway of the entrance to the kitchen.
It looks interesting in the kitchen interior gallery of a variety of wall clocks arranged in sizes and colors.
Particularly in demand in the decor are clock-pictures, which are presented on the market in a wide range. Among them, for sure, there is the only one that will perfectly decorate a certain interior.
the option of placing a clock above the front door
Clock in the kitchen: what to choose?
“Modern interiors will accept kitchen clocks made of glass, plastic and metal, but more sophisticated styles will require products in solid cases made of expensive wood or decorated with artistic forging”
To choose a clock model for a kitchen interior, you must, of course, take into account the style and features of its design. This will require an individual approach, but there are general tips that will help you avoid global mistakes in choosing this accessory.
In kitchens with classic wooden furniture or wood-styled sets, a clock in an “antique” wooden case will feel great. These can be monumental models with a pendulum, and cuckoo clocks dear to the heart. In light classic kitchens, you can use models of the original form, reminiscent of a porcelain plate.
pendulum clock in classic kitchen
In traditional interiors with hints of Provence, retro-country or Tuscan style, a clock with pastoral and gastronomic motifs in the decor will look best. You can choose variations decorated in wine, coffee, fruit and vegetable or dessert themes. Still life clocks are good in such interiors. Watches with elegant forging will perfectly complement country and Provence.
You can emphasize the vintage atmosphere with the help of a kitchen clock, the dial of which has a large diameter and large numbers.
watches with a large dial are an integral part of the interior in vintage style
In modern interiors, clock mechanisms are most often used, dressed in cases of unusual and complex shapes made of metal and glass. In creating a high-tech kitchen, the main background of the room is made in monochrome or from combinations of neutral colors, so the interior just needs a bright accent. These “color splashes” can be just modern watch models.
By and large, utensils and gastronomic themes are suitable for a kitchen of any style, because the colorful edible images present on the clock, whether it be a piece of cake or a juicy pear, make this unique room only tastier and more appetizing.
plate-shaped clock in a modern kitchen interior
Summing up what has been said, I would like to once again dwell on the most important points in choosing hours for the kitchen. So:
- The size of the clock should always match the dimensions of the kitchen. In a small and narrow room, a massive and voluminous clock will look like a real monster - and vice versa, a miniature clock will look ridiculous in a spacious kitchen. In the latter case, there will be an obsessive desire to brush them off the wall like a cobweb.
- The choice of decor for the clock case should be carried out in the same style with the kitchen interior. If the overall design is made in a retro style, then the clock should also appear vintage or at least artificially aged.
- Since for the interior of the kitchen, the clock is, first of all, an element of decor, they must be in harmony with the rest of the accessories and furnishings, that is, they must echo in the decoration with front furniture, lighting fixtures, curtains, and even with chairs and a dining table.
- Special attention to the material. Modern interiors will accept kitchen clocks made of glass, plastic and metal, but more sophisticated styles will require products in solid cases made of expensive wood or decorated with artistic forging.
- Color. In this parameter, you will again have to focus on the color schemes of the overall interior of the kitchen.In light decors, models with a light dial framed by a dark case and with dark hands are appropriate. In bright kitchens of cheerful yellow, green, orange tones, you need to use the same bright and memorable clock. For example, a clock in the form of fried eggs will be a great addition to the yellow-green interior of the kitchen.
hi-tech kitchen clock
Desktop or wall?
Where the clock will be located in your kitchen, in principle, is not so important.. They can hang on a wall, stand on a shelf, or even on the floor, as long as space allows. The main thing in this case is not where you attach the device, but that you can use it without problems. You should clearly see the clock hands and the numbers on their dial, because, you see, it’s somehow uncomfortable every time you try to find out the time, quit work, wipe your hands and look for glasses.
In fairness, it must be said that wall models for kitchen decor are still preferable, because they have a number of advantages over their “brothers”. Drops of fat, water and crumbs, which are always rich in the process of cooking, will not fall on the hanging clock. Being on the wall, they will not take up space in the limited space of the kitchen, and besides, they will be perfectly visible if you can choose a good place to mount them. Do not hang the clock above the stove itself. Why this should not be done, even a schoolboy understands: fumes and elevated temperatures have never contributed to the “resistance” of watch movements.
black wall clock in the interior of a bright kitchen
Quartz or mechanical?
“From the point of view of specialists, quartz models are more practical, especially if the clock is planned to be mounted on the kitchen wall”
It is up to you to decide which watch to use - with a quartz or mechanical movement. From the point of view of specialists, quartz models are more practical, especially if the clock is planned to be mounted on the kitchen wall. Mechanical versions of the watch require daily winding, so you will have to take them off each time in order to tighten the spring and not let it stop. The action is simple, but the problem is that you need to constantly remember this. Yes, and getting them from a great height is not always convenient, not to mention the process of returning to a place, which in general can be spent a lot of time.
Hands or electronic dial?
You may well use the type of dial that you are more familiar with in the decor. You can generally place both types of clocks in the kitchen, but you should not place them side by side. By the way, a clock with an electronic dial will also become an additional backlight for the kitchen interior.
clock of different shapes in the kitchen in Provence style
What cases are more practical?
Modern manufacturers work on the latest technologies, so you can buy a clock for the kitchen in any case.. It could be:
- Stainless steel.
- Glass.
- Ceramics.
- Plastic.
- Tree.
The latter is also quite acceptable for the kitchen, because wooden cases undergo additional processing that protects against destructive moisture. The question of choice in this case is based solely on price. If you want to save money - choose synthetic cases, there is an opportunity to spend money - buy luxurious models framed in natural wood.
red glass clock - a bright accessory in the interior of a bright kitchen
Striking clock in the kitchen interior
The question of whether a striking clock is appropriate in the interior of the kitchen is not worth it at all. Use for health! The main thing is that their melody, which sounds every half an hour, does not annoy you. On the other hand, if you have such a clock in the kitchen, you don’t even need to look at the dial, because they themselves will notify you with their melodic ringing about what time it is. The cost of such models is within acceptable limits, and if you get tired of listening to your chimes and just want to sit in silence, you can turn off this function in them.
Built-in clock
Handmade decorative details adorn any interior. The clock can also be played in different ways. For example, they look very unusual when they are built into the cabinet door. It's easy to do. You will need a little imagination and the ability to work with a drill and a screwdriver. You can use an old watch with a damaged case or make a watch mechanism with a dial, as they say, “from scratch”. In any case, it will turn out original. This clock will be a real highlight of the kitchen interior!
clock built into the wall
Conclusion
As you can see, choosing a clock for the kitchen is not so difficult. The same rules apply here as in the selection of other interior accessories, so do not be afraid to make a mistake in choosing and make your kitchen the most comfortable and stylish!
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