My top choice for a clock would be a wall clock with a really eye-catching look. I love this one that has a bit of a retro design to it. My kitchen has a retro design but the primary color is red so a clock like this would work if I could find it in red instead of green.
Clocks like this become a piece of art to contribute to the room. William Morris said that an item should be either useful or beautiful. A clock like this can easily be both.