Gold or Silver Wall Clock? How to Choose the Right Finish

Many of our large wall clocks come in two finishes: rustic gold and rustic silver. Both look great – the right one depends on the colours, metals and light already in your room.

Choose rustic gold if…

• Your room has warm colours: cream, beige, terracotta, mustard, sage or warm white.
• You have wood furniture or floors, or brass and copper details such as lamps, handles or frames.
• You use warm white bulbs, which make gold glow in the evening.
• You want the clock to feel cosy and classic.

Choose rustic silver if…

• Your room has cool colours: grey, white, black, navy or blue.
• You have chrome, steel or nickel fittings, or glass and mirrored furniture.
• The room gets cool daylight, or you prefer cooler bulbs.
• You want a modern, crisp look.

What about the wall behind?

Our skeleton and gear clocks have open frames, so the wall colour shows through and frames the clock.

• Gold stands out on dark green, navy, charcoal and deep red walls.
• Silver stands out on dark grey, black and deep blue walls.
• On a white or cream wall, both finishes look lighter and more graphic.

Can you mix metals?

Yes. If your room already mixes metals, pick the finish that matches the biggest or most noticeable metal pieces – usually light fittings or the fireplace surround – and the clock will tie them together.

Our gold and silver clocks

• 88cm skeleton wall clock in rustic gold or rustic silver – metal, bold Roman numerals on an open, see-through frame, silent.
• 76cm gear wall clock in rustic gold or rustic silver – all metal, with decorative gears at the centre, silent.
• Wall candle sconces in gold or silver – a matching pair, each 40cm high, to frame the clock.

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