There are those things that are so ingrained in our lives that we hardly give any thought to them; so a part of our everyday daily routine that they are nothing to which we give the slightest consideration. Telling time is a part of the human experience, especially in the modern world where we are always in a rush to do something – keeping to a harried schedule that relies heavily on the passing of the hands of the clock. Of course modern inventions have allowed us to tell time through the clocks on our computers, cell phones, and PDA devices with just a glance. But this does not mean that clocks of a more traditional nature cannot be found in the modern home. And while we often do not give as much thought as we should to what those clocks will look like and how they will further the décor of the home they are something that can often be found in every room in our home.

When we begin to understand that clocks combine form and function seamlessly we will understand that they are actually the perfect accompaniments to our home décor.

* Mantel clocks can grace a fireplace or sit atop a countertop, occasion table, or nightstand.

* Wall clocks can turn plain into pizzazz. Wall clocks can be hung in kitchens, in hallways, in entranceways, in living rooms, and even in bedrooms where timing telling can be transformed into a decorative affair.

* Grandfather clocks are the quintessential double feature, able to offer time telling capabilities with the style and design reserved for cherished pieces of furniture.