Unique Kitchen Wall Clocks

While buying a conventional wall clock, one of the first things that you’d have to choose is between an analog and a digital design. But when it comes to a unique wall clock, you’ll always have more analog options than digital.

Having said that, if you still prefer the simple, synchronized glow of a digital wall clock, then you can look for unconventional designs with a digital interface. Your options will be surprisingly limited though.

Just about anything can be a source of inspiration for a unique kitchen clock design. You are only limited by your imagination really.

• It can be kitchenware like pots and pans, forks spoons, fruits, vegetables, meat, your favorite beverage, a cooking thermometer, a chopping block, a chunk of resin or even cups and saucers.
• An old metallic pipe with a large drop of water is one of the best ones that we’ve seen.
• Another beautiful one has a red wooden crab shaped dial with a fish pendulum in matching color.
• You can also create a clock yourself by using a collage of your favorite pictures and labeling them as numerals.
• Retro-styled clocks with roman numerals and rusted, distressed dials are quite popular. They offer great visibility and mix with any décor.

Irrespective of which one you choose, select a design with good visibility. A lot of times, there can be a tradeoff between visibility and aesthetics. The numerals, for example, can be really tiny and difficult to keep track of. We have also seen some designs where the hour and minute hands are incongruous with the dial.

The visibility will also be affected somewhat by the dimensions of the clock. If you have a large kitchen, then you can pick a supersized one, like an old grandfather clock. It blends well with traditional décor themes but can even be used in a contemporary kitchen as a contrasting focal point.

If space is limited, then pick one that’s in proportion with the other décor elements in the kitchen.

Look for designs with clear and large numerals, especially if you have elder people at home who use the kitchen frequently. Contrasting colors will make the numerals stand out. Luminous clock hands and numerals will allow visibility even in the dark.

From a decorative standpoint, a tried and tested option is to color match the clock with the cabinets, the countertop or the backsplash. Alternatively, you can go for colors that are a complete contrast and doesn’t match with anything else. A reclaimed wood wall clock in a shiny metallic kitchen for example. Or an industrial pipe wall clock in a country styled kitchen.