Wall Clocks in Cyprus 2026: How to Choose Size, Style and Height
How to choose wall clocks in Cyprus: the right size for each wall, how high to hang it, metal or wood, ticking and batteries. Frank advice from a designer.
Angela HadjiconstantinouFounder & Interior Designer11 Nov 2026 · 14 min readIn this article
- 1What size wall clock do I need?
- 2How high should you hang a wall clock?
- 3Metal or wooden wall clock: which suits your home?
- 4Which wall clock suits the kitchen, the living room or the office?
- 5Do wall clocks tick, and what batteries do they need?
- 6Mistakes I see all the time
- 7Is a table clock a good Christmas gift?
- 8How do I get a wall clock delivered before Christmas?
A wall clock is the one piece of décor people actually look at every day, so it is worth getting right. When you choose wall clocks in Cyprus, decide three things in this order: the size the wall needs, the height you will hang it at, and whether metal or wood suits the room. Our wall clocks and table clocks list the dimensions and materials on every product page, which makes the first decision easy.
Short answer: measure the wall or the furniture below it, choose a clock about a third to half of that width, hang it with the centre near eye level, and check the product page for the movement and the battery.
What size wall clock do I need?
The right size is the one that belongs to the wall, not the one that looked nice on your phone. Over a sofa, sideboard or console, I aim for a clock about a third to half the width of the furniture below it. On a large empty wall with nothing underneath, go bigger than you think: a clock of 60 cm or more holds a wall on its own, while a 30 cm clock looks like it arrived early and is waiting for the others.
Before you order, cut a paper circle at the diameter you are considering, tape it to the wall and live with it for a day. It is the simplest design tool I know. If you want the full routine for measuring a room, it is in my guide on how to measure before ordering furniture.
| Where it goes | Diameter I would choose | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen wall | 25 to 35 cm | Readable from the hob and the table without taking over |
| Above a console or sideboard | About a third to half of the furniture width | Clock and furniture read as one group |
| Above a sofa or on a large empty wall | 60 cm or more | Small clocks get lost on big walls |
| Home office | 30 to 40 cm | Big enough to read at a glance from the desk |
| Bedroom or shelf | A table clock | No drilling, easy to move |
How high should you hang a wall clock?
On an open wall, hang the clock so its centre sits at about eye level, around 150 to 160 cm from the floor. Above furniture, forget the floor and measure from the furniture instead: leave about 20 to 30 cm between the top of the sofa, sideboard or console and the bottom of the clock. Higher than that and the clock floats off on its own. Lower, and it crowds the lamp and the vase.
In a kitchen, the rule is visibility, not symmetry. Put the clock where you can see it from the hob and from the table, but not directly above the cooker, where heat and steam are hard on any finish. In a hallway or an open-plan room, hang it on the wall you face as you walk in. A clock nobody can see from the sofa is decoration. That is fine, but then let us call it decoration.
Metal or wooden wall clock: which suits your home?
Metal suits modern and glamorous rooms; wood suits warm, natural and Mediterranean ones. We carry wall clocks in both, and each product page tells you exactly which material and finish you are getting.
- Gold-tone metal: works with beige, cream, marble and velvet. One gold clock is elegant. A gold clock, gold mirror, gold lamp and gold frames on one wall is a jewellery shop.
- Black metal: my default for white walls. It reads clearly from across the room and sits well next to black-framed wall mirrors or picture frames.
- Wood: softens a room full of tiles and white paint, and suits kitchens and dining rooms with a wooden table.
- Open, airy designs: if you choose a clock with a cut-out or open face, give it a plain wall. On a busy one it disappears.
Readability matters more than people expect. Look for strong contrast between the hands and the face, clear numbers or markers, and no glass front facing a sunny window. In Cyprus light, a glossy face opposite the balcony door becomes a mirror for half the day.
Which wall clock suits the kitchen, the living room or the office?
Each room asks something different of a clock: the kitchen wants readability, the living room wants presence, and the office wants quiet.
In the kitchen, choose a clean face and a finish that wipes easily, and keep it clear of the cooker. Wood and black metal both work well with dining and kitchen furniture. In the living room, the clock is often the main piece on the wall, so size it against the sofa or the TV stand below it, and do not hang it right next to the television, where it competes with the screen. If the wall already has a painting, pick one of the two as the hero. And if the honest answer is that the wall wants art, not time, have a look at our paintings.
In a home office, hang the clock where you can see it without turning your head away from the screen. If you take calls at the desk, a ticking clock is the one sound everyone else on the call will hear, which brings me to the next question.
Do wall clocks tick, and what batteries do they need?
Some tick and some do not, so if the sound matters to you, check the product page before you order. This is especially true for bedrooms, nurseries and offices, where a tick at two in the morning sounds a lot louder than it is.
Most of our wall and table clocks run on one AA battery, and the battery is usually not included. Buy a pack with the clock and keep a spare in the drawer. When a clock starts losing time, change the battery first and blame the clock second.
Mistakes I see all the time
- Too small for the wall. This is the one I see most. Measure, then go one size up.
- Hung too high. If you have to tilt your head back to read the time, it is too high.
- Fighting the TV. Two dark, attention-seeking objects side by side. Give each one its own wall.
- Lost in the crowd. A clock in the middle of a busy gallery wall vanishes. Give it air, or group it on purpose with one or two wall décor pieces.
- A nail and a prayer. A nail is fine for a light clock and a gamble for a large one. Use a fixing that suits your wall and the size of the clock.
Is a table clock a good Christmas gift?
Yes, and it is one of the safer décor gifts, because it does not depend on someone else’s walls, colours or landlord. A table clock sits on a bedside table, a desk or a shelf, needs no drilling and moves house with its owner. Pair it with a photo frame in the same finish, silver with silver or gold with gold, and the gift looks considered rather than grabbed on the way home.
A wall clock is a better gift for someone who has just moved in and has bare walls, as long as you know the room. If you do not, give the table clock. Put the AA battery in the box too, so it works on Christmas morning.
How do I get a wall clock delivered before Christmas?
Order by the end of November. Delivery across the Republic of Cyprus usually takes 15 to 20 days after purchase, and the cost is calculated at checkout from the weight of the order and your delivery address. If you prefer, choose free collection at checkout and pick your order up from our warehouse in Larnaca; we call and text you when it is ready. Everything else is on our delivery and collection page.
Browse our clocks and the rest of our home décor. If you are unsure about the size, send me a photo of the wall and its width on WhatsApp at +357 96 592277, and I will tell you honestly what fits.
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Frequently asked questions
What size wall clock should I buy?
Choose a clock about a third to half the width of the furniture below it. On a large empty wall go for 60 cm or more, and in a kitchen 25 to 35 cm is usually enough.
How high should a wall clock be hung?
On an open wall, hang it with the centre at about eye level, around 150 to 160 cm from the floor. Above a sofa, sideboard or console, leave about 20 to 30 cm between the furniture and the bottom of the clock.
Do wall clocks need batteries?
Most wall and table clocks at Argos The Classics run on one AA battery, which is usually not included. Buy a battery with the clock so it is ready to use straight away.
How do I find a wall clock that does not tick?
Some clocks tick and some do not. If the sound matters, for example in a bedroom or a home office, check the product page before you order.
Where should you not hang a clock in the kitchen?
Avoid hanging a clock directly above the cooker, where heat and steam damage finishes. Choose a wall you can see from both the hob and the table.
Can I get a wall clock delivered anywhere in Cyprus?
Argos The Classics delivers across the Republic of Cyprus, usually 15 to 20 days after purchase, with the cost calculated at checkout from the weight of the order and the address. Free collection is available at our warehouse in Larnaca.
