Wall Mounted Coat Racks

09.22.2009

Coat racks provide guests and any other person with a perfect place to hang their coats, hats, jackets and umbrellas. These great furniture pieces are normally placed along the entrance of a home presenting both a decorative and functional purpose. Mounted coat racks come in a range of designs and can be either wall or floor mounted.  Wall mounted coat racks are inclined to be more artistic in their design than the ones mounted on the floor. You can have a mirror attached to your coat rack providing a place to check your appearance.

When choosing a wall mounted coat rack, select one that matches your house décor, which may include a vintage look, a nautical theme or a modern look. Decorate the coat racks with hanging decorations or let them stand on their own. They come with step by step instructions on how to easily attach them wherever they may be needed. 

Inside the home, wall mounted racks can be used for other purposes besides hanging coats and hats.  They are ideal for places like the bathroom whey they present an excellent place to hang clothing and towels when showering or taking a bath. In an art room, they can be used to hang covers.  They are also great in a walk in closet for hanging ties, scarves and belts. They offer a great accessory rack that is easy to use and install. They are a perfect hanging storage that easily goes with any design. Wall coat racks are viewed as a beneficial piece of furniture for the office or home.

When choosing a coat rack, consider the amount of space available for use. The coat rack should be placed at a reasonable position that most people can reach without being in anyone’s way. If the front hallway is large enough, use a coat rack with a bench that people can sit on as they tie their shoes. Decide if the coat rack will match the front hallway accenting the colors of the room.

Wall mounted coat racks are usually available in Cherry, Maple and Oak unfinished or stained. Every rack is prepared from selected hardwood and you can make an order from lengths of about 23-50 inches. Each finished rack is normally stained and lacquer clear coat applied to give the mounted coat racks a satin sheen finish. Unfinished racks come with a complete set of machinery. For do-it-yourself finishing, apply a finish with final sanding of your choice and fix pegs to the rack. This is a perfect way to personalize the coat rack.

Mounting a coat rack on the wall is an easy task. Slot key holes on the back of each coat rack to be mounted using a machine. Then install the provided screws into the wall 16 inches apart while ensuring that the screw head is out. Wall mounted coat racks are easy to remove when moving or painting the wall.  One will not lack a place for storing coats when guests come calling and friends as well as children will have a central place to store their jackets and shoes. Finding a design that suits a room or hallway is simple thanks to the wide array of styles available online and in furniture shops.