Oversized Decorative Wall Clocks
Buy the best oversized decorative wall clocks selected and recommended by interior designers. By Tara Gosselin.
People buy oversized decorative wall clocks for one of two reasons: their vision is poor or for style purposes. These large clocks look great over an entryway table, couch, fireplace, and at the end of a hallway. They come in all kinds of styles, from farmhouse to industrial, which makes them easy to blend with your current home decor. Whether you want an easy-to-read clock or an accent piece, these clocks will give you both.
Oversized Decorative Wall Clocks
Buying Guide
Tara Gosselin
Interior Design Expert
Tara is a San Antonio-based award-winning landscape architect, writer and educator, passionate about eco-friendly solutions and growing her own food. She knows all it takes to help you create a sustainable backyard retreat that combines blissful charm with a modern take on landscaping.
To mount oversized decorative wall clocks, find the wall stud behind your selected location. This is a supporting piece of wood behind drywall measuring 2” x 4.” This will serve as the main support and keeps the clock from falling. If your clock is extra wide, you may need to look for two studs to secure each end for added security.
Once located, mark with a pencil at the height of the hanger on the back of your clock. Insert a screw, leaving ¼”-½” extending from the wall to hang the clock securely on top and over it.
If you are mounting your clock on brick, plaster, or regular drywall surface, where studs are not available, expect a less secure mounting. Choose your spot and mark with a pencil. Drill a hole matching the size of the screw anchor. Tap the cone-shaped anchor into the drilled hole carefully. For walls of brick or masonry, use metal anchors instead of plastic ones.
Next, insert your screw into the anchor and turn until a snug fit. Hang your clock over the anchored screw. For added security, use more than one anchor for an oversized clock, especially if it is heavy.
Oversized decorative wall clocks range drastically in scale, so it is important to take accurate measurements of the chosen location for your clock to ensure it fits well and looks right. To measure the area for the clock, there are a few basic considerations.
Measure the size of the clock, then measure the size of the wall space you want to hang it on. The first consideration is to ensure that your clock fits in this space without touching the ceiling, floor, or adjacent walls. A good rule of thumb for medium to big clocks is that the area surrounding the clock is at 4 times higher than the clock and 6 times wider. However, for an extremely large oversized clock, the surrounding area only needs to be at least 9” below the ceiling and 1 to 2 times wider than the clock.
Oversized decorative wall clocks are available in plenty of styles, ranging from traditional to contemporary to rustic to eclectic and beyond.
If you’re hoping to infuse your space with vintage charm, an old-fashioned oversized wall clock won’t disappoint. These timepieces include roman numerals, a weathered finish, and spade hands for a classic look.
Large industrial-style wall clocks are a statement piece on their own. Similar to vintage clocks, they have an old-time flair but are much bolder with their exposed wooden/metal parts.
Minimalist, abstract, and sticker designs with tapered hands lie on the modern side of decorative wall clocks. They’re often simple and unfussy in appearance but you may also stumble across unusual shapes, such as a clef note shape or a butterfly form.
If you want your home to be relaxing and full of character, a rustic oversized wall clock is what you may be looking for. Wall clocks in this style boast natural beauty with their wooden faces and metal details.