Every item on this page was hand-picked by a House Beautiful editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.Wall clocks used to be all about practicality. But as weve gotten flooded with ways to check the timecellphones, smart watches, and even luxury alarm clockstheyve evolved from utilitarian to decorative and even kitschy. So, do wall clocks have a place in design today? While wall clocks have not entirely gone the way of the telephone table, they are not as commonplace as they once were, says the team behind architecture and interior design firm Kaminiski + Pew. A wall clock is not something we typically consider when developing a design for space, but the right piece can create impact and add personality. Laura ResenThese days, most homes designers enter dont have wall clocks. On the special occasions when they do, the placement is specific. The only scenarios in which I tend to see wall clocks are in childrens rooms, although even in those spaces theyre increasingly less common, says designer Jennifer Press. Wall clocks in other roomsliving room, family room, den, etc.look pretty dated in a home. Since I only see them in childrens rooms, the ones that are most common are colorful and playful and tend to be more Scandinavian in design. William WaldronA kitchen by designer Miles Redd.Designer Ryann Swan Hacketta mom of three young kids who says she relies on the microwave and oven digital clocks to get her family out the doorhas seen a wall clock become a useful tool for big families beyond the aesthetics. We recently had the privilege of designing a home for a family of eight, and the number-one accessory design directive was an analog wall clock in full view of the breakfast area, she says. The owners felt the clock held each member of the family personally accountable for managing their own schedule and stressed executive functioning. Her team sourced a vintage Adolf Loos wall clock for that project. She recommends 1stdibs and Chairish as go-to sources for vintage options. For contemporary spins on wall clocks, she suggests Design Within Reach. I would treat the clock as an extension of the interior design and ensure its consistent with your aesthetic, she adds. And maybe avoid anything reminiscent of your fourth grade classroom. Andrew FraszA dining room by designer Corey Damen Jenkins.While Shari Francis hasnt used any wall clocks in recent projectsonly variations of digital alarm clocks and vintage radio clocksthe designer has noticed a trend in wall clock craftsmanship leaning heavily toward the use of natural materials like wood and stone, often accented by metal and sculpted into minimalist designs, she says. Ive also come across some vintage-inspired pieces that pull from Scandinavian design, offering a mix of clean lines and whimsical charm. Francis calls out the Arhaus marble clock, Lumens Punta wall clock, and Lumens Colgante marble wall clock as cool, timeless options shes currently seeing. She echoes prominent online sources for unique pieces, naming a bespoke wood clock by Randy Bader on 1stdibs and a green marble wall clock by Euromarmi Store on Chairish. If youre into finding one-of-a-kind pieces, Etsy is always a solid choice for discovering cool, handcrafted wall clocks from independent makers, Francis says.Danielle Chiprut is also seeing wall clocks in homes today as large-scale, sculptural decorespecially in traditional or European-inspired designs, the designer says. In her teams projects, they lean toward minimalist designs with natural materials like wood and brass or oversize antique-style clocks that add character to a space.Chipruts favorite sources are Rejuvenation and Schoolhouse. For vintage finds, flea markets and antique shops are treasure troves. Whether you opt for a new piece or an old one, the right wall clock is still a great way to express your personal style.Shop Cool, Designer-Recommended Wall Clocks:Euromarmi Store Green Marble Wall Clock$203 at ChairishRandy Bader Bentwood Clock$360 at 1stDibsSchoolhouse Electric Clock$599 at schoolhouse.comNomon Punta Wall ClockNow 20% Off$210 $168 at LumensArhaus Marble Clock$5,000 at ArhausFollow House Beautiful on Instagram and TikTok.