not a contemporary bone in my house..so i'm not going to be of help..but the girls here i'm sure can..they are so wonderful

Mary, I'm a little confused about "traditional/contemporary". To me. at least, those are opposite styles. Can you post some pictures. This will really help you get the advice you want.

a lot of people here give art.com as a good source, that would be a good starting point for you to identify where your preferences lie.

of course, a few pictures of your room would help.

Well, I'm a little prejudiced, as my Mother was an ardent clock collector and I inherited the bug, but clocks do make a welcome addition to any wall. Plus, they are practical. There is a tremendous selection available today, both online and offline, and you'll find many styles in whatever decor you choose. I'm particularly fond of some of the newer neon wall clocks and they certainly are eye-catchers, but I like the more traditional ones also. Clocks work particularly well as the centerpiece for a wall and you decorate around them. Whatever you choose, good luck with your decorating!

Here is a link that might be useful: Unique Mantle Clocks