One of the best additions I’ve made to my bathroom is adding a wall clock. This clock has been there for several years now, and I can’t count the times it has helped me.
At first thought, it might seem strange to hang a clock there. Many people think of the bathroom as a place to unwind a bit, to take your time. Why would you want to have a clock in there?
The bathroom is one of the most used rooms in a house. You probably visit it when you wake up, before and/or after meals, before you go to work, when you get home, before a long trip, before an important appointment, when you’re about to meet someone special, before you head to church or other events, and so on. If you think about the occasions when you are in the bathroom, many of them are just before time-critical events, and also before high-anxiety events. Have you ever found yourself hurriedly brushing your teeth or combing your hair, wondering if you were about to run late? If you had a clock in the bathroom, you would know and have more peace of mind.
A clock is helpful if you share a house. If you are taking too long in the shower, a glance at the clock will tell you if you should get out and let someone else in.
A clock is helpful if you want to give yourself hot-cold water treatments. You could bring a water-resistant watch into the shower with you — but glancing at a clock positioned in a good place works about as well, and you don’t have to remember to bring it.
A clock is helpful if you need to keep track of other events while you are in the bathroom. Maybe you are enjoying a relaxing soak, but you need to remember to remove clothes — promptly! — from the dryer at the end of the cycle. Perhaps you are expecting company at 6:00. A clock will help you stay on track.
My wall clock is mounted between the shower and the mirror that hangs over the sink. Thus it is easy to see while at the sink and while in the shower. Mine is a pretty simple variety, something you could find at Wal-Mart or Target. But a nice clock that matches the decor can ratchet things up a notch.