The warm and lazy days of summer often provide us with extended time in which to focus on those things that we simply don’t have time for during busier times of the year. As a result we may turn our attention to those things in the home that we need to finally address in terms of repairs, renovations, and decoration. In fact, now may be the perfect time to reconsider some of the decorative choices we have made in our home and get to work making our home décor something that is more in line with our personality and our personal preferences.

For those who wish to pursue a more sophisticated look in their home without breaking the bank, there are a variety of ways in which to follow this route. Clocks, for example, have the ability to transform a room simply by being placed in the most opportune spot. A mantel clock that is placed on a shelf of books rather than just above a fireplace completely changes the dynamics of the room’s décor, and so forth.

But for the most sophisticated look in terms of clocks, grandfather clocks will never steer you wrong. In fact, grandfather clocks have the elegance and sophistication that can single-handedly transform a room. Place a grandfather clock in the corner of a dining room, paint the walls a rich color, and – presto! – you have an ultra chic room in which to entertain family and guests. Put a grandfather clock in an office or library and you suddenly have an old-world sophistication you would be hard pressed to create any other way. Grandfather clocks embody elegance, grandeur, and a true decorative sophistication sure to transform any home.