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Design Trends

Clock Art

Statement clocks have had a surge in popularity in recent times. Just as a handbag can finish off an outfit, a clock too adds the ultimate finishing touch to a room.

Whatever decor you opt for there is always a great clock to suit it. A stylish home office with a monochrome colour scheme would perfectly complement a Flip Banker Clock, or for lovers of all things kitsch nothing beats our modern interpretation of the Cuckoo Clock.

Some of the most iconic clocks were originally designed by George Nelson in the 1950s. He came up with classic yet quirky designs such as the Eye Clock and the Ball Clock. These styles still look fabulous and contemporary despite being designed almost half a century ago and have influenced many clock designers to this day.

Here at Amode we love clocks so much that we've compiled what we think (in our humble opinion!) is one of the most varied, colourful and inventive range of contemporary and retro clocks.

Retro Revival

The 1950s through to the mid 1070s saw an amazing design renaissance in the worlds of music, fashion and interiors. This new found freedom of expression through design changed the way people viewed furniture. No more were they stuffy, uptight basics used for function alone, but the furniture actually became pieces of art or sculpture in their own right. This translated into the use of new cutting edge materials such as plastic injection moulded furniture, bent plywood and chrome, and also was defined by the new streamlined, curvy furniture such as Arne Jacobsen's Egg Chair.

However during the 80s and 90s interiors started to get more stark, minimal and even industrial, with everyone's colour of choice being Magnolia. Everyone was told to 'keep things neutral' and slowly the quirky, colourful and exciting shapes and textures started to fade away from the world of interiors.

However now there is a full on retro revival, where contemporary interiors are given a fresh new look with the addition of some carefully selected retro pieces. The key is not to over-do it. Simply adding a George Nelson style wall clock, or an Arco style floor lamp to a modern room brings an added layer of colour and texture whilst still looking contemporary and fresh.

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Life in Technicolour

Colour is a massive trend this season in interior design. It's all about adding fun and personality to your interior space, whilst tying together the overall theme of the room to bring a cohesive and harmonious feel.

Both minimal and contemporary homes benefit from a splash of colour. A bold colour statement piece really pops out against a nuetral backdrop and adds extra dimension to a room.

For a more daring and individual look opt for multicolour accessories, such as the Karlsson Multicolour DIY Clock, Multicolour Coat Hook and Multicolour Key Rack to really add some oomph to a room. Or for something more subtle pick a colour of choice, such as blue, and carry the theme throught your interior space with carefully selected accessories such as the Blue Retro table lamp and the blue George Nelson Block Clock.

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Amode.co.uk is a fresh, young and dynamic company providing contemporary furniture and designer accessories and gifts. We hope to bring innovative and inspirational design to the UK, that's why we send our buyers around the world to find the best picks of contemporary furniture and accessories.
Based in the UK, we specialise in unique contemporary furniture such as high gloss sideboards, glass coffee tables, modern wall mounted fireplaces, designer home office desks, console tables, dining tables, dining chairs, modern leather armchairs, high gloss TV units, designer storage solutions and much more. We also offer an extensive range of contemporary accessories and gifts such as modern wall clocks, kitchenware, bathroom accessories, wine racks, and contemporary lighting. Shop with confidence at Amode.