Decorative and Functional Wall Mounted Coat Racks

Decorative and functional wall mounted coat racks can free up floor space, and keep your coats at eye level. Organize your entry hall or utility room easily with wall mounted storage and hooks.

There is nothing worse than lifting your coat off the tittering hall tree and having the whole unit come crashing down on your head. Imagine a small puddle of snow, 6 sets of coats, hats, and gloves; and you are holding the leash of Bess your family dog, and she has to go; now. That small puddle of snow just got bigger, and all the coats are headed toward it. Not a pretty image, but one undoubtedly occurring every day in winter.

Replacing that tittering hall tree, with a choice of many different functional and decorative wall mounted coat racks, eliminates the coat avalanche. Hall trees or floor racks are great for a small family of two or three individuals; however they are top heavy, often with inadequate and improperly placed hooks.

Choosing the right wall rack will depend on a few variables. First, count how many coats are typically on your coat hooks. Second, determine if additional storage would be helpful for items such as hats and gloves. Third, measure your installation area, making sure to account for any height requirements for younger children or longer adult coats. Last but certainly not least, take your décor into consideration.

For a large family, with younger children of varying ages, the simplest answer is to install two different racks. The main reason here is to insure the little ones are not bouncing off the walls, quite literally, trying to unhook their coat or scarf. Install it at a height that will provide easy access, but will keep longer items like scarves off the floor.

Determine, as you narrow your choices down, if the hooks exceed the coats; plan for one extra hook for every three to be used.

Now look at your options, a wall mounted coat hooks that might include storage compartments would work well for a family that habitually loses their gloves. Having those compartments can help keep gloves out of coat pockets and off the floor.

Examine the different designs and styles of various coat hooks, wood or a combination of wood and metal works well for most traditional styles. Opt for a sleek brushed nickel for contemporary apartments or urban abodes. Always remember to follow installation instructions carefully, and you will never experience a coat avalanche again.