Decorative Clocks and Home Accents

We are a company that understands, when it comes to home décor – quality is of the utmost importance. Whether it’s for your home or a friend’s, home décor furnishings factor heavily in the overall beauty of a room. You’ll find many wonderful items among these categories on our site.

Made in the United States

The American people are responsible for some of the most inspiring and impressive home furnishings & accessories from around the world. Many of the phenomenally crafted items are the result of the indomitable and hardworking American spirit. With manufacturers like Howard Miller and Ridgeway producing intricate works of art like mantel clocks, curios, and wine cabinets; Americans have been able to create a style of décor that is uniquely theirs.

From across the Atlantic

German-made products boast a classically treasured style and elegance.

Manufactured German goods, especially clocks, are immensely popular with traditional home décor and have been for some time. A German clock is a true wonder. A handsome design masking a skillfully engineered mechanical system makes the awesome combination of robust ingenuity and beautiful aesthetics - perfectly German. Manufacturers like Hermle, Rombach und Haas, and Sternreiter blur the lines of finance and luxury by producing marvels reminiscent of royalty, for wonderfully affordable prices.

Musical Clocks

The sound of a clock is equally as fascinating as its physical design. In regard to musical clocks, this is an understatement. Clocks with harmonious capabilities are mesmerizing, charming onlookers with the pleasing timbre of songs, old and new. Your guests will become entranced with sensational musical clocks by Hermle and Rhythm. Not your everyday alarm clocks but bona fide rhythmical, music clocks; the sort that add aural grandeur to a home and compliment holidays to the fullest.

Accent Furniture

It can’t all be clocks; after all, something has to accent your shiny new Howard Miller. Whether it’s a desk, an étagère, or an ottoman; the ability to stress or emphasize specific aspects of a room is crucial. A piece of accent furniture transcends function, often valued for its decorative significance. It moves the eye, creating stimulation and adding purpose or definition to an interior.

We invite you to visit our website and view our extensive collection of home decor clocks, wine & bar furnishings, curios, furniture, and more. If you are having trouble finding something, feel free to contact us at (866)-467-6460. We can help.

Interesting Places to Hang a Wall Clock

Position Your Clock in a Creative Space

When it comes to hanging a decorative wall clock, many variables are at work. Factors include the type of clock, its function, and the room it is to be placed in. Modern and traditional wall clocks create noticeable differences when it comes to décor. The distinctiveness of a clock can restore an interior or exterior scheme, transcending its appeal. Here are some intriguing placement suggestions.

The Bathroom

Putting a clock in the bathroom maximizes often untouched wall space and serves as a time manager during those busy mornings. It doesn’t have to be ultra luxurious, just something simple and reliable. The goal shouldn’t be for it to stand out, but rather blend in quite conservatively. Guests will get a kick out of it.

The Top of an Etagère

This French furniture piece features a series of shelves that best display valuable ornamental bric-a-brac. The right clock - small, modern, wood – can greatly augment an étagère’s presentation if placed nice and neatly on the top shelf. Even the clock as a focal point of the fixture, right in the middle, works well.

The Outside Deck

Transform your deck into an outdoor room with a decorative clock. There are wonderful all-weather models that can provide a warm atmosphere and enhance a color scheme. The added character may even extend beyond your guests. A big enough clock, visible from the sidewalk simultaneously offers the passerby an aesthetic treat and the time.

Behind the Bar

Home bar designs provide great pleasure and are a fun way to entertain visitors. A big 36 inch wall clock, strategically placed, can add value to the dominating concept of your home bar. Aside from adding a great deal of refinement to the room, having the time readily available at any tavern, home or away, is convenient.

Clocks, contemporary or conventional, can work in to any room. It’s a matter of finding the right clock that fits the room, or altering a room the right way to fit a magnificent clock. Remember to balance the factors mentioned previously; clock type, its purpose, and the area.

We, at Expressions of Time, are family owned vendors of the superior clocks that will compliment your home accessories and bar fixtures (of which we also provide) in countless ways. Visit our website and learn more!

The Contemporary Significance of Clocks

How the clock is important in modern times

There is no denying that the clock is one of the most important gadgets in the history of civilization. It tells people what time of the day it is, a simple yet valuable duty. The term clock derived from a Greek term for the sound of a bell, because primitive versions would ring out like one every hour or so. In fact, most modern clocks still do, more noticeably chiming wall and cuckoo.

Time is important

We live in an age that puts a large emphasis on time. We cling to it. Consequently, the clock has become just as integral. Because of this, clocks are literally all around us. It is almost impossible to turn the corner without seeing a wall clock, clock radio, or decorative clock.

The Sun Dial

Every single clock today, whether it is a classic Howard Miller grandfather or a round Bulova decorative wall clock, originates from a single device – the sun dial. However groundbreaking the sun dial was, it had one major disadvantage, it could not tell time during the night.

Water and Pendulum

To combat the sun dial’s shortcomings, the water clock was developed to tell time after the sun set. These early contraptions were the staple for many years until the advancement of the pendulum clock. Early pendulum clocks offered near perfect timing and continued to progress. We all know a pendulum clock when we see one, like this beautiful Hermle Brooke mechanical regulator wall clock.

The Electric Clock

With the advent of electricity came the electric clock. Their motors run for days and do not require winding every six hours. Following suit were battery operated models, which prominently fueled alarm clocks before the cell phone developed. Some argue that alarm clocks do not contain the elegance of pendulum clocks, yet phenomenal models from Sternreiter promote a unique alarm clock-exclusive elegance. Where would we be without the clock. Equally as important as their time-telling function is the aesthetic value of a clock. The unique combination of function and visuals is an art form, so nowadays when you buy a clock, you’re buying art. If you’re looking to include a decorative clock within a room’s layout, take your time. We at Expressions of Time have a wide variety of beautiful clocks and fixtures that will take a room from mere space to a work of art. Visit our website and learn more, we got all the time in the world.

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Which clocks are best at enhancing the décor of a room?

A fine clock doesn’t merely add to the elegance of a room. A real clock - a clock carefully designed and assembled to the highest standards by a talented clock artisan - is the elegance of a room. A real clock astonishes guests, stops them dead in their tracks, and leaves them with the notion; I need a clock like that in my home.

Once that idea enters an individual’s mind it is hard to shake out. Chiefly because of the many graceful styles of clock that one encounters when deciding which to add to their home.

The question shifts from when will I get a clock to what kind of clock will I get?

Mantel Clocks

Also known as shelf clocks, mantel clocks are the small home clocks usually positioned on fireplace mantelpieces and bookshelves. Usually comprised of wood, porcelain, and ormolu, they are perfect accents for high ceiling dens and libraries with large fireplaces.

Currently, Hermle Bethnal offers a phenomenal chiming mantel clock. A key wound device, it runs eight days on one wind and features a spiffy nickel ring on a brass panel. It also plays the Westminster melody on tuned steel rods.See here

Grandfather Clock

Commonly referred to as the grandfather clock, the long case clock is a tall, self-supporting, weight-driven, pendulum clock.Traditionally, these clocks are 6-8 feet tall and have intricately carved designs on the hood where the clock face is kept - the pendulum rests in its waist

Grandfather clocks are excellent entryway fixtures, especially models from Howard Miller, Ridgeway, or Chapman. When guests enter your home, if a grandfather clock is the first thing they see, they’ll realize the extent of your taste and style. It says welcome, we’re happy to have you.

Alarm Clock

The words “alarm clock” don’t necessarily conjure up an image of luxury, however some of the battery-powered alarm clocks being produced by TimeWise are absolutely remarkable. See here

By definition, an alarm clock is a clock that is designed to make a sound at a designated time. Because it has such a simple function, modern contemporary alarm clocks are manufactured alike. This doesn’t mean all alarm clocks suffer from unfortunate similarity aesthetics. Professionally crafted alarm clocks are stunning, featuring either, antique copper or wood cases, and that nostalgic little click signifying each second. These are the kinds of clocks that don’t just rest in your bedroom but become a part of it.

Wall Clocks

Wall clocks often become the focal point of a room. It is usually a spot-on indication of room theme and flair. Large wall clocks can be decorative, pendulum, chiming, hanging and any other style you can think of. It is a sort of utility man of all clock types.

Sometimes, all you need is an unfailing, reliable wall clock to complete home decor. Top clock makers like Bulova, Bradford, and Howard Miller make sensational wall clocks, each featuring a unique, steadfast, and elaborate style. See here

Expressions of Time can furnish you with a magnificent clock that fits you and your family’s personal style. And not just clocks, we provide a phenomenal array of home décor fixtures, home bar staples, cabinet curios, and accent furniture.

We are not just purveyors of classy home furnishings. We are purveyors of class, itself. Visit our website and lets work together to propel your home into the upper echelon of grandeur.

Tips for Home Bar Design

Designing a home bar can be tricky. While you want to create a designated area for recreational use, it is also important to tie your home bar aesthetic into your home’s overall décor. Here are some easy tips to guide you through the home bar building process to ensure design cohesion.

Lighting: One of the most important elements of home bar design is lighting. A home bar is for relaxing with friends and family, and letting go of any anxieties or annoyances from earlier in the day. Harsh lighting can seriously impede this relaxation time. Thus, soft lighting is key for illuminating your home bar. Achieve soft lighting by positioning floor lamps rather than severe overhead lighting around your home bar area for a better, more comfortable, ambiance.

Comfort: Home bars are for letting loose and having a great time. In order to unwind properly, your home bar needs to be comfortable. Make sure you choose comfortable stools to place at your bar for ultimate relaxation. Helpful hint? Go in person to test out stools before purchase to ensure you choose comfortable models.

Storage: Are you a wine aficionado? Do you collect rare liquors? Whatever your vice of choice, make sure to build your home bar with ample storage to house your growing collection. A great way to make a storage area behind your bar feel open is by lining the back of its cabinetry with mirrors, and using glass shelving. The mirrors bounce light easier, and in conjunction with the glass shelving, create a more open feel, expanding the room for added fun.

Sink: Do you like to compose complicated cocktails? Perhaps you just want to be able to easily keep your bar area clean? The best way to do so is to install a sink into your bar area. Having a sink in this area eliminates the need to transfer clean up into the kitchen after a night of fun, for easily accessible cleanup.

Mahogany: Would you like a classic-looking home bar? Mahogany is the typical wood of choice for home bar furnishing, as its warm color gives your home bar area a soothing feel, perfect for unwinding. Add mahogany to your home bar in some way, shape, or form to keep with that classic aesthetic.

Would you like to install beautiful mahogany bar furnishings in your home? Expressions of Time offers beautifully crafted home bar furnishings, sure to wow your guests time and time again. 

Authentic German Clocks

Hermle Clapham Mechanical Wall Clock

Authentic German Clocks

The Black Forest of Germany has long been known for hand-crafted cuckoo clocks.  These clocks can last generations and are often passed down from generation to generation. Many other fine clocks are also manufactured in Germany.

Founded over 90 years ago, Hermle produces some of the highest quality mechanical clock movements and clocks on the market.  They offer a beautiful selection of grandfather clocks, mantel and wall clocks.  Hermle's dedication to producing quality, innovative timepieces and their attention to detail has allowed the company to prosper, while other companies failed.

Today, Hermle is so confident that they produce a quality product, that they offer a 3-year manufacturer's warranty on all mechanical and quartz, battery-operated clocks they offer.  This is by far, the best warranty available.