Kitchen Clocks

For a retro themed kitchen, choose clever kitchen clocks that will work well in the design plan. One famous option is the Felix the Cat wall clock, which features a swinging tail for a pendulum and eyes that dart from side to side. This amusing feline has been keeping time for generations, making it perfect for that retro space. Other clocks that work on a similar thought feature the King and Queen of Pop Culture, Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe. Elvis the clock features the King’s swiveling hips while Marilyn the clock showcases the actress in her famous white dress from “The Seven Year Itch.” Both of these kitchen clocks are sure to be conversation starters into to time keepers.

If you would rather be transported to the Old World, there are new kitchen clocks that appear to be hundreds of years old. In fact, some of the most famous clock faces in the world have been reproduced and are now available on the retail market. Consider hanging an antique Parisian train clock in your kitchen or time your roasts to a huge Italian clock modeled after the centerpiece of a town square. The options are endless and the looks are frighteningly realistic. Your guests will wonder how you ever fit those antique kitchen clocks into your baggage on your last European vacation.

Of course, kitchen clocks do serve a greater purpose than décor. In fact, most kitchens are outfitted with more than one clock that also serves as a time. Everything in the kitchen needs to be timed, from the cake in the oven to the steaks on the grill. If you have a timer reminding you to complete the next step of a recipe or rescue the main dish from a heat source, you are more likely to be successful in your cooking. Timers range from everything from cleverly designed items that look like fresh fruits, vegetables, and even eggs to delightfully modern pieces that run on a digital system. For those kitchens short on space, consider choosing a kitchen timer with a magnet on the back so that you can stash it on your refrigerator when not in use. Also, instead of having two or three timers running around your kitchen, you should consider choosing a single timer that is capable of handling several different settings. Finally, even though kitchen clocks are typically used indoors, consider purchasing a special outdoor timer so that you can always keep perfect time will cooking food on your barbeque grill.

Whatever type of kitchen clocks you have in your home, you should be sure to choose ones that are decorative in addition to being practical. Also, consider spicing up your kitchen with an unexpected element that will allow you to remain on time each and every time. Whether you choose to install a grandfather clock next to your stove or hang a unique wall clock in your kitchen, the options are limited only by your wildest imagination. After all, who says cuckoo clocks cannot double for kitchen clocks after all?