We have a 2 story living room and we are trying to figure out what to put above the mantel. A painting is also nice but it's much harder to find a painting that looks great and is the right size.
Between the mirror and clock, which one do you like more?
by Kiss_Mark
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i’m not a huge fan of mirrors… so i will go with clock
Mirror
Clock
Team clock
Team clock
Have you considered artwork instead of a clock or mirror?
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Have you considered artwork instead of a clock or mirror?
Mirror, clock looks dated
I use mirrors if the room is lacking in natural light or I am reflecting something attractive. Neither seems to be the case here. A clock is fine but doesn’t have much personality. I’d aim for art, even a framed poster, of something that is meaningful to you, or makes you happy. A forest landscape if you like hiking, a city scene if you love the city, an abstract block of colors you like….
I guess out of the two, the clock. But i think a large piece of artwork may be better
Neither, I’d go with an actual piece of art
Clock
That clock style was popular in the 90’s.
MIRROR! The clock is giving TJ Maxx
Whatever you choose, please center it
Neither, looks like hobby lobby
Neither? I dislike the clock more tbh. Looks home-goods-y.
What is your style? People here can suggest great art with some more info. Printing and framing doesnt have to be much more than a mirror or gigantic clock.
Look I’m just glad it’s not a tv going up there 🙏
Mirror 🪞
That style clock was never great-why does it need to be so big? But now it’s also about 15 years since Joanna Gaines was putting them in every house on Fixer Upper. Even she’s moved on. I think some other metal art could be cool, but the clock isn’t it. A mirror is a safe and budget friendly choice. Just make sure that whatever it is reflecting is something you want to look at. I would consider the mirror a placeholder for while you and try something with more personality and presence that fits the space.
Neither here!
The crochet plant and phrenology head are not usually there, but the shelves are being moved in the other room so they are there temporarily…. Since Christmas so far!
https://preview.redd.it/l235w28l4zug1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=005b3305d0dd8152b56fc19a4afc6b8de3e70231
Mirror!!!!!!!
Clock
This clock was in 95 percent of staged homes when I was house hunting and makes me think of that every time. Team mirror (really, team artwork).
Clock
Both look extremely “empty soulless house from 2010 HGTV” so please please please get some color, some art, some big tall plants (in a well draining pot on wheels that you can push outside to water correctly), and a rug that isn’t beige.
I wouldn’t use either one since I can’t read the clock and a mirror that high shows nothing interesting, plus the mirror is too plain. But if these represent what you like, the clock is at least somewhat interesting.
I have friends with a space this big, who over two years of steady effort got all their nerd out and onto their walls, and it’s fun to be in their spaces. They also have a clock somewhat like this, but on a brick background which makes it even less useful to me as a clock LOL.
Clock
I personally like the clock. But I’m begging you whatever you choose: clock, mirror, artwork… center it! (I’m assuming this was done with AI, and it missed that assignment 🤣😭).
Neither, I’d put up artwork
Painting
Wall art.
Of those two choices I would go with mirror but overall I would go with a (centred) piece of artwork – something original and/or meaningful.
A better mirror
Artwork
You can always make your own art! Get a canvas in the right size and some acrylic paint and make something abstract. Then you have something unique and you can bring some fun color in, plus it’s not expensive!
I think artwork would brighten the space and add much needed color
There are actually a bunch of companies that make affordable oversize art. Check this one out. https://www.greatbigcanvas.com/view/waters-edge-i,2525708/
Also you can usually find big stuff at the thrift!
Clock. I like that type of clock!
I love it! Proportion, scale, color palette, 9/10 for me. I’d add something larger on the hearth but this looks cool as heck.
Artwork and plants? ✨
Definitely the clock as it looks more decorative than a plane mirror