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Mora clocks & Interior Designers in the USA & UK

We all know that a Mora clock can add a timeless and extremely elegant touch to any interior design scenario – Mora clocks are the bomb in design terms.

These Swedish antique grandfather clocks have such a distinctive curved Earth Mother shape that they stand out above all else in design terms.

The featured muted pastel tones and rustic patinas make them perfect to fit into any interior design plan where traditional or ultra modern in the USA or UK.

Here’s some advice about different ways you can incorporate an antique mora clock into your designspace:

1. Choosing the Right Placement for Mora Clocks

Since Mora clocks are generally tall and slender, it makes them ideal as display objects where you have areas in your apartment or home with lots of vertical space.

These may include:

  • Entryways – The antique mora clock creates a grand and welcoming focal point on arrival through the front door – its nice to show off!.

  • Living Rooms – It will add a feel of elegance and sophistication to your room becoming almost an art installation in its own right and provide a vintage touch to counterpoint more modern design techniques.

  • Dining Areas – The clock can enhance the atmosphere of your dining room with its old-world charm, becoming a talking point during dinner and as an example of your taste.

  • Bedrooms – Why not choose a smaller less ornate Mora clock in a  softer-toned colour to create a cozy, romantic feel to your boudoir as well of course as telling the time!

mc248 1800s white crown antique swedish mora clock

2. How to Complement Your Style with a Mora Clock

As Mora clocks vary so much in colour size and finish, you can easily use them to create different design feelings.

For example:

  • Scandinavian Design Chic– In this case you might Stick with natural wood tones, whites, or soft pastel colours that accent the room nicely.

  • French Country Rustic – Pair a folk art mora clock with with distressed Swedish and French furniture in warm, muted colors such as reds, ochres and browns.

  • True Modern Minimalist – Your clock becomes a statement piece against a clean, neutral wall commanding the space around it and counterpointing the minimalist modern chairs and sofa in your design.

  • Rustic/Farmhouse Stye – Combine a simple country mora clock in Kurbits folk art finish with reclaimed wood and earthy textures for a chilled and relaxing vibe.

3. Highlight with Color & Texture

Chose your Mora clock colour wisely and it can really pop in a room or alternatively blend in quietly with soft blue, gray, or green hues that balance and enhance the complementary shades in the room. Even better the antique and worn finish will mix well with other vintage-inspired pieces or add a contrast to Modern designs with a twist.

mc246 green antique swedish mora clock 1820

4. Layer with Accessories

Think about how best to accessorise your mora clock to make a pairing that will fill the room with colour and presence.

  • A Mora clock always goes well with a vintage gilt mirror and other framed artwork on the walls nearby.

  • You can lay soft coloured rug or hang an elegant chandelier nearby to enhance the clocks presence and  throw shadows at night to compliment the paint finish

  • Why not keep all your surrounding furniture subtle in neutral fabrics to let the colour and design of the Mora clock remain the focal point?