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room, then there are a few rules to keep in mind.  These rules are really more like aesthetic principles than anything carved in stone.  It would be possible to find an exception to each of these ideas, so don’t get too caught up in the details.  Remember, at Wall Clocks Place we’re really just trying to give you options and ideas to make your home decor that much more outstanding.

As the title of this article suggests, the main feature of these types of wall clocks are their size.  When we talk about large wall clocks, diameters in the 24″ – 48″ range are what we are referring to.  Sure, if you have a smaller space then a 20″ diameter wall clock could seem quite large, but that is simply in proportion to your wall size.  This is an important point that we will come back to as one of the ‘rules’ mentioned above, so keep that thought.

What Is Special About Large Wall Clocks With 4 Foot Diameters?

There is nothing magical about this particular number.  It simply represents one of the larger sizes  that you will find for a hanging wall clock.  As you do a search, you will also find that specific brands will pop out as more characteristic of larger sizes or more antique styles of wall clocks.  It is much like any other type of product, certain names get associated with specific qualities or features.  Some of these ideas are covered in our “Brand Name Wall Clocks” category you can find in the sidebar.

So, one main principle regarding the size of your clock is the overall size of your wall or wall space available for hanging.  See, if you have a lot of other pictures or odd wall features – cutouts, angles, windows, etc. – you may not have as much wall to work with as you think.  A general rule of thumb is to keep your wall clock fairly centered on your wall with enough space that it doesn’t look like it takes over in your room.  Some ideas are to keep 2-3 feet of space on each side of the clock to the edges of the wall, side to side, and at least 7-8 feet from the floor.  These are very general rules, because if you have a much larger wall, like a cathedral ceiling or some type of vaulted ceiling, you can vary the spacing.  Again, these are just rough ideas for you to take on as you are searching for an appropriate sized clock.

Make sure that you can comfortably hang your wall clock.

Keep in mind that you will have to be mounting this heavy clock somewhere on your wall as well.  So, if you plan on hanging this wall clock yourself – hiring a handyman or contractor with the right tools might be a good idea for really large wall clocks – remember that you will need a stud to mount to.  You don’t want to be mounting heavy clocks on drywall.  You may be able to use a heavy-duty drywall anchor, but for most applications, finding a stud to mount to will be the safest option.  With a tall ceiling, you may find that your ladders are not quite tall enough to safely allow you to hang that big clock teetering on your ladder.  Better safe than injured.

The Other Rule of Thumb For Large Wall Clocks

I mentioned that there were a few principles to keep in mind.  One is the positioning and space requirements.  The other is the actual proportion to your space.  Remember that while clocks are attractive and can make a real statement in your home, you don’t want that statement to be “keep staring at this huge clock on my medium wall”.  People may not say anything, but it will feel out of proportion and awkward in your space.  Another slightly less noticed quality is that with a too large clock for a smaller space is that you will find yourself continually checking the time.  This is the last thing you want to be doing while you are just trying to rest at home.  With guests or hosting parties you don’t want your guests to continually feel like they are checking the time.  Some clocks can also be heard as they operate and large wall clocks, especially, might have a louder ticking mechanism.  This will quickly drive you crazy.  If your space is large enough, however, your clock will be hanging high enough and you will have enough space in your room to counteract the noisy clock issue.