I've recently come to realize I don't have nearly enough clocks in my home. I end up relying on my cell phone or computer. But I think things would feel a lot more settled if each room had a proper clock. Here are a few good ones for particular rooms:
Living Room: The Max Bill wall clock with lines is like a work of art for your living room walls. $380 at Hive Modern
Kitchen: This 14" wall clock by Chaney Instrument has large, easy-to-read numbers for reading at a glance in the kitchen. A second hand comes in handy for kitchen timing and it's hard-wired for hanging in hard-to-reach places so you don't have to worry about changing the batteries. $40 at Partshelf.com
Bedroom: Glow-in-the-dark hands let you read the time on the Charleston Vintage Clock in the dark. $39 at Pottery Barn
Bathroom: An easy to read digital clock, complete with a display of the date, too, will come in handy as you get ready in the bathroom in the morning. The Digital Cube Clock is small, too, so there's room for it on the countertop or even on a small shelf. $19 at West Elm
Office: A time zone clock with interchangeable magnetic strips for the world's major cities would come in handy in the office - at home or away. $68 at Amazon
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How could you not mention this one? http://www.virtualvillage.com/retro-style-flip-clock-003920-050.html
Ooh, that is a good one!
Oh, I love that clock too seabonsk!
I also love that little guy from West Elm. Too bad it doesn't have an alarm.
I also think the Vitra/George Nelson "Ball", "Ceramic" and "Night" clocks rock on! I've got an orange repro ball and I adore it! And, yes...like my kids say - I'm gonna marry it!
People put clocks in their bathroom? Hmm.. Anyway, love that clock Pottery Barn. I'm hoping that it has an old-fashioned sounding ring, as well. So much better to wake up to than incessant beeping!
I have the Large version of this West Elm clock by my bed. Love it. The best part is it doesn't tick! http://www.westelm.com/products/ceramic-white-alarm-clocks-a929/?pkey=e|clock|5|best|0|1|24||3&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Common%20Top%20Wide%20Rule%20Slipcovers-_-
Just make sure that you know whether it tick-tock cycles every two seconds. That noise wears on me, so I'm one who always checks that my clocks are silent.
I did a post on clocks a while ago, most aren't available anymore, but there is a great classic clock from Crate and Barrel for $50.
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/decorating-and-accessories/clocks/embossed-numbers-wall-clock/f27375
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This is my favorite: <a her="http://www.momastore.org/museum/moma/ProductDisplay_Plywood%20Clock_10451_10001_38695_-1_11548_11551_null_shop_">Plywood Clock</a>.
It's great for bedrooms because it has a sweeping, not ticking, second hand.
AprilAries: the little cube from westelm does have an alarm. I own one.
@Liblaur: I have a clock in my bathroom so I can keep myself on time. It's a clock radio, actually--I listen to the CBC while I shower.
Muji sells an attractive beech alarm clock.
$380? Geez.
I love the retro vintage flip clock the first comment mentions. For $10 I wonder how reliable it is!