Floor hangers in the hallway: varieties and tips for choosing

Floor hangers are almost an equivalent replacement for a closet in the hallway, especially they help out in small corridors. Any hostess is very pleased when every thing in the room is in its place. Keeping order will be facilitated by a multifunctional floor structure designed for storing clothes, umbrellas, gloves, hats, bags and various accessories.

Almost all floor-standing options for storing outerwear are suitable for spacious rooms, but compact models are also available.

The advantages of such products:

• mobility - plastic or nickel-plated construction, with or without wheels, can be easily moved from place to place;
• profitability - there is no need to purchase a wardrobe for outerwear;
• compactness - some models take up little space;
• nice price - the cost of metal and combined models is quite democratic;
• ease of assembly - the stand does not require holes in the wall or on the ceiling surface, as well as the use of special tools;
• variety of assortment - it is possible to choose a floor hanger for any interior style and room size.

The disadvantages of different models of floor hangers depend on the type of design:

• forged interior items are often bulky and expensive;
• coasters for outerwear, made of solid wood, are generally bulky and heavy;
• plastic structures have a small margin of safety;
• models with a round base are extremely unstable.

A floor hanger in the hallway should have a margin of safety, only in this case it will be able to withstand damp clothes, which often accumulate in large quantities on it in rainy autumn weather, as well as heavy winter clothes.

The disadvantages include the fact that housewives will have to worry about purchasing covers for outerwear made of capricious fabrics (for example, cashmere), because on an open hanger located at the front door, such things can get dusty.

The assortment of modern stores includes models of floor hangers for every taste and budget. Their services are also offered by carpentry and blacksmith's workshops that manufacture custom-made products. The workshop will help to determine the size, design, material, color schemes and many other nuances, contributing to the creation of a solid piece of furniture.

The undoubted advantage of making custom-made hangers is the ability to individually select the functionality according to the needs of each family member.

There are several main types of designs.

• Corner... This is a design designed to save space as much as possible. Most often it is made with a compact cabinet. This option is the most optimal for hallways of small apartments.

• The rack hanger (on legs or on wheels) is a U-shaped model, with hooks on the top bar. Clothes can hang on hangers and keep a neat look for a long time. The downside is the fact that this model is large and is suitable only for spacious halls.

• Product with a shoe... This is a pedestal with a hook strip, which often has a pouf cover that is used for easy putting on shoes. This model perfectly harmonizes the space in a narrow rectangular hallway.

• Suit Floor Stand... A structure designed for storing office clothes. Suitable for placement not only in the hallway, but also in the office: rounded shoulders and a comfortable trouser strip will help keep the outfit in perfect condition.

• Hanger-chair... This is an object in which the main element is a seat, a back with hooks rises from it, a shoe rack is located under it. Such interior items can be foldable.

• Tripod... This is a hanger with a flat base, two or three tiers of hooks for clothes and bags, and a hoop for umbrellas.

• Basket... Similar to a tripod for outerwear, but with a basket for umbrellas instead of a hoop.

The clothes rack can be collapsible and used as needed (during the flood of guests on holidays or during school holidays), the rest of the time it can be stored compactly in the closet.

Owners of miniature hallways especially want to achieve cleanliness and order, because an extra pair of gloves and a hat thrown in plain sight can create the effect of chaos in a small room. In this case, hangers with a curbstone come to the rescue. They can be made with a cabinet for storing shoe care products and clothes, located at the bottom, or with an additional compartment at the top.

Wooden structures for storing outerwear are by far the most common option. They can be made of solid wood or produced with elements of metal, impact-resistant plastic, eco-leather and natural materials. For example, hat holders can be made from real deer antlers.

Sanded wood is specially treated with oil or varnished in 1-2 layers, which makes it protected from moisture and prevents the formation of cracks.A wooden piece of furniture will be an excellent element of the classic interior design, as well as harmoniously complement the country and loft styles.

Wrought iron floor hangers for outerwear have increased stability and spaciousness. The service life of such models is practically unlimited. In addition to durability, they are distinguished by originality and beauty, and can contain a variety of decorative elements.

Metal floor structures are made from chrome-plated elements or from ordinary metal, painted in various colors by spraying paint. Usually, in terms of aesthetics, no chrome or metal hanger can be compared to a forged one... However, chrome-plated hangers are relatively lightweight and yet have a good margin of safety, withstanding a lot of heavy clothes.

Plastic is also often used for the production of floor hangers, but it is too light, so such structures are unstable and have a small margin of safety. Even the low cost of goods is sometimes not able to compensate for these shortcomings.

A modern floor hanger in the hallway is not just a stand for jackets and down jackets, but the most ergonomic, stylish and multifunctional design element of any interior. Custom-made non-standard design models can be pre-fitted to the existing interior using a special computer program. This allows for careful consideration of the size and ergonomics of such a design.

An unusual hanger can become the center of the composition and the basis of the entire interior of the corridor, then all other furniture elements and wall decor will complement it.

But most often the hanger is selected for an already finished interior, which is much more practical.

Such a hanger can be equipped with a backlit mirror, stylized figures of people or fairy-tale characters, as well as other unusual elements.

A floor hanger in the corridor should be chosen based on the design of the room, its square and shape.

The standing floor-standing clothes rack is self-contained, but it should not be too heavy or equipped with comfortable wheels, otherwise it will not be possible to move it from place to place. Besides, here a margin of safety is required, and the hooks and crossbars must be firmly mounted in order to withstand not only the load of the clothes of the owners of the apartment, but also the belongings of the guests.

The most aesthetic look for wrought iron hangers, they are distinguished by their durability and originality of design. Such a stand for outerwear will equally harmoniously fit into the classic interior, baroque, and will also appeal to adherents of minimalism. A wrought iron hanger has the most optimal price-quality ratio. The thickness of the metal of the chrome-plated structure is indicated in the product description, it must be equal to 1 mm or thicker.

Today, modern plastic coated floor hangers - this option is the easiest to clean from dust.

Wooden hangers cheaper than forged, they can be solid or prefabricated. The design, consisting of several parts, is the most budgetary option, and outwardly does not differ much from an array product.

Plastic stand suitable for children's clothing, in this case it has enough safety margin. Often equipped with casters, it is practical and saves the family budget.In this case, it is desirable that the supporting part of the hanger was made of metal or wood, since the plastic one may not withstand the load.

The floor hanger is not only an alternative to the inconvenient and bulky wardrobe in the hallway, but also a multifunctional piece of furniture that can be made to order according to individual requirements. It should organically fit into the interior and correspond to the uniform design line of the entire apartment or house.

The range of modern floor structures for storing everyday outerwear in the hallway is very diverse. It is easy for the buyer to get confused and it is often difficult to imagine exactly how this or that hanger will look.

Corner floor hanger with shelf for bags and a stand for shoes will help to keep order in a small-sized corridor.

Spacious rack on wheels... This hanger is often used in clothing stores for product placement, in dressing rooms of theaters and palaces of culture. It can withstand a fairly heavy load.

Compact hanger with legs can accommodate several jackets or down jackets, if necessary, it can be easily rearranged from place to place.

Stand for jackets and trousers... It can be used in the smallest office, if necessary, easily fits into a standard cabinet.

Chair for storing outerwear can be used for a comfortable change of shoes, and also allows you to place shirts and short dresses on the shoulders on the sides.

Tripod hanger with umbrella hoop takes up little space, is adjustable in height, but has little stability. Don't overload her with clothes.

Designer hanger, custom-made. The design includes only the elements necessary for the buyer in the selected color scheme.

Wrought iron stand under clothing has good resistance, strength and durability.

Wooden hanger with metal hooks in the style of minimalism will organically fit into the interior and will not allow to clutter up the space.

Hanger with shoe rack allows you to always have on hand a cream, sponge, brush and other shoe care products, and can also hold several pairs of shoes. These hangers are available in different sizes, you can choose the option for any hallway.

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