Never fashionably late: the best interior clocks of 2021

With the rise in popularity of phones and smartwatches, many people don’t possess a single clock anywhere in their home. But the truth is, picking the best wall clock can offer so much more than just assistance with your timekeeping. 

 

A clock can be a work of art in its own right, blending seamlessly with your decor or standing out as an eye-catching, statement piece. Plus - you don’t need to remember to charge them. Bonus!

 

There are so many clock styles to choose from, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. So we’ve put together a guide to our favourite clock genres, where you’ll most commonly find them in the home and how you can work them into your decor for a stylish look and feel.

 

Read on for 7 clock styles to jazz up your interior.

Although they work well alongside any contemporary, sleek decor style, these modern clock styles usually work best in kitchens, bathrooms and home offices.

 

A word of warning though; think carefully about your room design before purchasing a modern clock, as they can bring a ‘professional’ vibe which can clash with your cosy home vibe.

 

Whether you choose a design with clear, block numbers or an ultra-chic and simple style with no numbers at all, the modern twist will make your room feel cool and up-to-date. Or, why not choose a digital wall clock for a truly futuristic feel? You can even find modern desk clocks so you can give your home office a chic vibe with the best table clocks around.

 

One of the most popular styles of clock around at the moment has to be the industrial style, because it’s aesthetically stunning but also incredibly flexible in terms of where you can hang it. Industrial-style clocks are typically crafted from metal, or a combination of metal and other materials, and bring a touch of warehouse chic or engineering cool to your home. 

 

They look great in hyper-modern spaces, adding a touch of grunge to an otherwise pristine space, but also can work well in loft-style apartments or homes with touches of raw brick.

 

Often, large industrial style clocks are the best wall clocks and chosen as statement pieces of wall art, creating an unusual and striking focal point for your room.

 

Quirky clocks are a great way to show off your personality, and they’re perfect in any room of the house. From bold colours to unusual patterns, freehand shapes to clocks on stands or pedestals, there are all kinds of timepieces with decorative features to jazz up your home style.

 

Quirky clocks are the best bedside clocks in fairly simple rooms; particularly when the pattern or colour is bold and striking. Feature standing clocks on a mantlepiece or bedside table for a conversational piece or choose an eye-catching wall clock to liven up an otherwise fairly neutral room. 

 

Tone-on-tone kitchens are rooms that can often benefit from the addition of a kooky, quirky clock.

 

Any clock which has a style that harks back to years past can be considered vintage, so this category includes everything from 1960s-style school clocks to old-fashioned cuckoo clocks, intricate metallic timepieces to cool Victorian industrial clocks. 

 

Vintage clocks look best either when used as a statement piece in an otherwise neutral room, or when woven into the decor as a seamless piece of design. For this reason, they can be some of the most difficult clocks to style.

 

A bedroom, playroom or nursery clock is a great way to encourage your little ones to learn how to tell time; and with many kid-friendly designs available, they can have fun while they learn! 

 

From styles patterned with their favourite characters to bright, bold and colourful designs to catch their eyes and their imaginations, the sky really is the limit when it comes to clocks for children. 

 

Although many of us now rely on alarms on our phones or smartwatches to rouse us out of bed in the morning, there is something to be said for the charms of an alarm clock. With many styles to choose from, you don’t have to just choose between the ‘80s clock radio or the traditional analogue alarm clock - you can find the best bedside alarm clock for you. 

 

If you like your table alarm clock to have all the bells and whistles, why not invest in a digital clock with applications like weather forecasting, news bulletins and digital projected ceiling numbers?

 

Or, for a more classic look, why not choose a traditional analogue style with updated design features such as patterned faces or bold coloured surrounds? Another great option for a bedside clock is a travel clock, which you can pack up and take with you for a little piece of home wherever you go.

 

More and more often, people are choosing to furnish or decorate their homes with natural materials - and there’s no reason you can’t do the same with a clock. Choosing a natural material doesn’t limit you on style, though; each material brings a unique look and feel to your home.

 

Sleek, modern decor schemes will be highlighted with a stone or marble clock face, which adds a natural touch in a very contemporary way. 

 

More Bohemian or Scandinavian-inspired rooms will look great with a wooden or bamboo clock face for a tactile, aesthetic feel. Due to their versatility, a clock made from natural materials will look great in any room of your home.

 

If you’re considering a decor update for your home but want to include more than just artwork on your walls, why not consider a statement clock? Both practical and aesthetic, the right clock can add gravitas and style to any room.

 

Always be right on time when it comes to the latest trends and fashion staples of the season. We have the latest looks and style guides over on our inspiration blog, why not have a scroll through La Redoute’s top summer trends for Summer 2021?