October 4, 2007
Oversized Wall Clocks –Here to Stay
Oversized wall clocks are fashion statements. Nowadays, when mobile phones and computers tell the time, wall clocks, like wristwatches are hardly of any use. However this does not mean that people do not wear wristwatches. They are fashion accessories, and designer wristwatches can cost thousands of dollars. Similarly, oversized wall clocks are here to stay. They can be the focal points of any room and conversation pieces too. People may not go in for a normal wall clock at all, except perhaps in the kitchen. Oversized wall clocks however have their niches in large homes and public spaces.
Oversized wall clocks are perfect for introducing bits of retro effects in rooms. They can even fit in as integral parts of the décor of large rooms that have been done in old world themes. No one can deny the attractions of round oversized wall clocks, particularly when they combine positive and negative elements of spaces, with the wall colors showing through in contrast with the spokes that make up the numerals!
Oversized wall clocks come in all sizes, ranging from two and a half feet to five feet wide. The shapes vary too, so there is endless variety. They have their uses in the lobbies of large auditoriums or hotels, and considering the vast range of styles they can be selected according to the décor of an area. Even mansions that have wide or long walls are well suited for oversized wall clocks.
Popular Oversized Wall Clocks In The Market
A rectangular oversized wall clock with LCD digital display that is over a foot wide is an eye catching and useful accessory in a foyer. Like all other oversized wall clocks, it is battery operated. An oversized clock in a sunburst design with a metallic finish, in sizes ranging from twenty inches to sixty inches in diameter, is a reminder of the Art Deco days. In fact, there are numerous designs that are basically replicas or modifications of art deco style oversized wall clocks.
Many of these are made of natural materials like wood or man made materials such as plastic or acrylic. Aluminum and stainless steel are common base materials for making wall clocks as well. All of these may be finished naturally, or with a coat of metallic or pearl glow paint. A truly retro look is achieved with the use of fluorescent paint for the tips of the hands and the numerals. This feature adds to their enduring values.
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