Creating a Unique Look with Clocks

Using clocks as decorative accents is an attractive and functional alternative to artwork and mirrors. A single clock or a grouping of clocks in various sizes makes a dramatic impact and can enhance any space beautifully. Clocks can hang from a wall or grace a mantel, bookshelf or table. Read on to learn how to create some fun looks with clocks in any room.

Rustic & Relaxed 

 

This oversized, rustic clock is a warm and inviting addition to the casual atmosphere depicted above. It's a unique "non-art" decorating solution. It functions as a backdrop for a textural layered effect that is enhanced by placing plants and objects in front of the clock. This relaxed and inviting look would work in any room.

Eclectic Grouping

In contrast to the first example, multiple clocks are arranged in this seating area. The varied assortment of styles create a dramatic display that enhances the exposed brick. This decorating style is perfect for a space with high ceilings such as an urban loft or office, or a room with a vaulted ceiling.

Cozy Work Space

This tiny home office is livened up and made interesting by the use of multiple wall clocks. They are unexpected in this space and create depth and texture. The Roman numerals on the clock faces provide a shared common element while the variation in clock sizes and materials is complemented by the rich natural tones of the wicker and wood furniture

An Eclectic Collection

Finally, this eclectic decorating style is enhanced by clocks grouped with framed artwork and decorative pieces. It illustrates how the varied components work together to create a visually interesting arrangement. It's a perfect way to show off your collections. The look can be easily altered to reflect evolving personal tastes and style.

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How To Create A Framed Grouping

Grouping frames or creating a collage of images can be a wonderful way to create an impressive accent display while highlighting pieces that have a common theme. No space is off limits. You can use a space over a couch or other large piece of furniture, a bare wall over a staircase, or the wall space running the length of a hallway. There are several ways to create an eye-catching, interesting collage that will enhance a space in your home or office.

Using a Frame Border

The example above illustrates how you can use one or two larger pieces placed in the center surrounded by smaller ones to create a border. This technique is especially good for a flat space that will be used as a visual accent above a piece of furniture. This grouping is easy to master by following a few simple guidelines: a) Use complimentary color or black and white images to achieve continuity. b) Select frames in the same color or two complimentary colors and arrange them to showcase the images to their best advantage. c) Experiment with a contrasting wall color to really make the frames and images ‘pop’ against the background.

Working With a Center Line

Establishing a common center line separating two rows of images creates the continuity needed to generate visual interest by varying heights and shapes at the top and bottom of the collage. This technique is especially good for long continuous spaces like hallways because it gives the viewer a chance to see each image as part of the group and individually. The same guidelines suggested above apply, although there is a bit more room for variation if the collage is especially large. You can also employ this technique at an angle to work your way up a staircase wall.

 Linear Hanging Images

Selecting frames of approximately the same size and color in different shapes, and using images that are either color or black and white enables you to hang them from a cord, ribbon or wire vertically. Although the frames appear to be hanging from the ribbon, the ribbon is placed first and then the frames are hung from picture hooks. This is especially attractive when using wedding photographs or pictures of children. Often seen in a child’s nursery, this is a fun way to display pictures with special sentimental value.

So…What’s Wrong With This Grouping?

Now that you’ve learned about some different methods used to group images, look at the example above and try to figure out what’s missing. Something makes it incomplete. How would you fix it? 

Now It's Complete...

By making the suggested correction, a better balance is achieved and the entire collage is more attractive and interesting.

Don’t be afraid to experiment. Use craft paper or cardboard sized to duplicate your frames and find the arrangement you like best by moving them around on the wall. Once you settle on an arrangement, start hanging the frames. Before you know it, you’ll have created a fantastic photograph or art collage.

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