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Friday, February 11, 2011

let's talk clocks.

when i was searching for a new clock for my bedside table last week, i was really distracted by all of the other shiny, pretty clocks floating around in cyber space. it's not an uncommon occurance for me to be distracted by shiny objects. well, folks, i just can't seem to get these clocks out of my head. my current kitchen clock is fine, but nothing special. the problem with my kitchen is i have tile and cupboards that take up all of the wallspace, so there is literally no space in the kitchen to hang a wall clock. here's what i mean:



please excuse the kitchen. this snap was snapped the week i moved in, but you can see how there is a lot of wood and tile and not so much space to hang a clock. right now i have a wall clock that leans against the wall on the counter next to the stove. it falls over all the time, so i need to be careful not to breathe too hard.


one possible solution to my kitchen clock dilemma is a side mounted wall clock. although this style is typically reserved for the great outdoors, i like the idea of bringing this look inside. here's a few different models that i'm diggin':

craftmade.com

potterybarn.com

cocoonzone.com

cb2.com

my favorite is the pottery barn version. i'd slap that puppy on the wall right next to the cupboard on the left side of the kitchen photo. i need to start saving my pennies, though, if i plan on forking over the 99 bucks that pottery barn wants for it. highway robbery, i tell ya.

really, what are you supposed to do if you have NO wall space in your kitchen? nail a clock into your cupboard? no thanks. other ideas are encouraged. on behalf of my cupboards, thank you in advance.

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3 comments:

  1. AbbyFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    I use appliance clocks in the kitchen, save the cool clock for the dining room.

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  2. Jeremy BensonFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    i could make you a clock.

    is your kitchen big enough to make a two-sided side-mounted wall clock visible, or would you have to move or crane your neck to read it?

    whats in the crook of the ceiling above the sink/window?

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  3. Sarah RayFebruary 13, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    jeremy, you are a man of many skills. i would hang the clock in the hall connecting the kitchen to the back entryway. that way i would have a clear view of it from pretty much every room. the crook of the ceiling above the sink houses wood. it's a bit tricky to explain, but the cupboard wood expands up and onto the ceiling. it feels like a tree fort.

    abby, i toyed around with the idea of putting it in the dining room, but i usually look at the clock from my bathroom (when running late), and i can't see it from the dining room. i think the kitchen/hall is the best bet.

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