Your kitchen is a violent place! Splat, scat, kaboom! And there goes another mess flying into the air, hurtling across the room, or exploding from the stove.
When choosing a clock for this space, it is important that you consider the safety and longevity of the piece which you choose. Will it stand up to stains? Will the colors fade? The kitchen provides a whole host of nasty conditions that simply make some timepieces inconvenient.
One thing you have to consider is whether the material of the clock will warp if subjected to prolonged or sudden periods of heat. The kitchen is hot, steam clouds can rise from boiling pots, appliances and even toaster can start to smoke, and the oven is a constant source of temperature that makes the room warmer than the rest of the house. If you choose a clock that is made from paper, or inexpensive plastic materials, there is a good chance that it will eventually warp. It might not happen suddenly either. The combined force of slightly warmer temperatures over a long period of time can take its toll on softer pieces.
Staining is of course a huge problem in the kitchen. Most food stains, and stains badly, with moldy rings being the result of negligence or error. That is why any clock you choose for this space should be protected with a stain proof cover of some sort. Alternatively, you can choose a clock made from stain resistant materials such as treated steal, or natural slate.
Another consideration is longevity. Sure your clock may stand up to an occasional splatter, and some elevated temperatures for a short period of time, but what will that piece look like in a year? Or in five years?
Failing to choose a clock made from quality materials may mean that your clock will slowly but surely get uglier by the day. This is an insidious process, because at first you wont even notice it. As the colors fade, as the backing starts to deteriorate, and as the whole piece just begins to look dingier, slowly you will come to the realization that you have been living with a disgusting piece of dcor in your home for who knows how long.
Choosing a clock for your kitchen involves a little more consideration than it does when choosing a piece for other rooms. Considering the unique challenges of this space will help you to select a timepiece which is both functional, and attractive.
When choosing a clock for this space, it is important that you consider the safety and longevity of the piece which you choose. Will it stand up to stains? Will the colors fade? The kitchen provides a whole host of nasty conditions that simply make some timepieces inconvenient.
One thing you have to consider is whether the material of the clock will warp if subjected to prolonged or sudden periods of heat. The kitchen is hot, steam clouds can rise from boiling pots, appliances and even toaster can start to smoke, and the oven is a constant source of temperature that makes the room warmer than the rest of the house. If you choose a clock that is made from paper, or inexpensive plastic materials, there is a good chance that it will eventually warp. It might not happen suddenly either. The combined force of slightly warmer temperatures over a long period of time can take its toll on softer pieces.
Staining is of course a huge problem in the kitchen. Most food stains, and stains badly, with moldy rings being the result of negligence or error. That is why any clock you choose for this space should be protected with a stain proof cover of some sort. Alternatively, you can choose a clock made from stain resistant materials such as treated steal, or natural slate.
Another consideration is longevity. Sure your clock may stand up to an occasional splatter, and some elevated temperatures for a short period of time, but what will that piece look like in a year? Or in five years?
Failing to choose a clock made from quality materials may mean that your clock will slowly but surely get uglier by the day. This is an insidious process, because at first you wont even notice it. As the colors fade, as the backing starts to deteriorate, and as the whole piece just begins to look dingier, slowly you will come to the realization that you have been living with a disgusting piece of dcor in your home for who knows how long.
Choosing a clock for your kitchen involves a little more consideration than it does when choosing a piece for other rooms. Considering the unique challenges of this space will help you to select a timepiece which is both functional, and attractive.
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PebbleZ.com is your source for a unique line of decorative wall clocks made from natural stone. Each piece is a unique expression of natural art and and human design. The article itself was written by Jim Slate
