A large wall clock done well is one of the most impactful things you can add to a room. Done wrong, it looks like an afterthought. The good news is there are really only a few rules — and once you know them, getting it right is straightforward.
This guide is specifically about large wall clocks — 50cm, 53cm and 60cm designs — and how to hang them so they look intentional rather than oversized.
Why size up?
The most common mistake people make with wall clocks is choosing one that’s too small for the wall. A 30cm or 40cm clock that looks perfect in a product photo can look tiny and lost on a large feature wall in a real home. If the clock is going above a sofa, above a bed, or on any wall wider than 1.5m, a 50–60cm clock will almost always look better.
A large clock also earns its keep as a piece of décor — it fills the wall confidently without needing to be part of a gallery arrangement. It can sit alone and look complete.
The right wall
The best walls for a large statement clock are:
- Above a sofa — the classic position. Centre the clock on the sofa’s width and hang it roughly 20–30cm above the back cushions.
- Above a bed — centre it on the bedhead or the wall. Works especially well with open-dial designs like the LUCA 60cm.
- A hallway or entryway feature wall — the first thing you see when you walk in. A bold clock here sets the tone for the whole home.
- A dining room wall — often underused. A large clock beside or above a sideboard looks very considered.
Which large clock suits which room?
Material matters as much as size when it comes to creating a cohesive look.
For modern and contemporary interiors: our metal-frame designs in charcoal grey or white are the most versatile. The JACKSON 60cm Black has a strong graphic quality that suits darker or more dramatic rooms. The KATELYN 60cm Charcoal Grey is cleaner and easier to live with across different colour schemes.
For Scandi, coastal or natural interiors: the LUCA 60cm White is the go-to — its open dial and minimal design work beautifully against white walls or natural textures. The WALLACE 53cm plywood clock brings warmth and handcrafted character.
Hanging height
The general rule is to hang the clock so its centre sits at eye level — approximately 150–160cm from the floor. If it’s going above furniture, hang it so the bottom of the clock is 20–30cm above the top of the furniture piece. Any closer and it looks squeezed; any higher and it loses its relationship to the room.
For very high ceilings (3m+), you can go a little higher, but err on the lower side. Clocks hung too high look like they’re floating away from the space.
Browse our large wall clocks
Every clock in our range uses a silent sweep movement — no ticking, just quiet reliable timekeeping. All large clocks (50cm and above) ship free across Australia on orders over $99, with our 5-year warranty included.
Browse the full selection in our wall clocks collection, or jump straight to our large designs:
- LUCA 60cm White — $129
- KATELYN 60cm Charcoal Grey — $129
- JACKSON 60cm Black — $129
- WALLACE 53cm White — $149
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