Floor hangers in the hallway: types and design

Even a small hallway needs a place for things. It is not always possible to put a wardrobe. Floor hangers in the hallway solve the problem. They are compact, practical, and can be of various types and designs.

Whether a floor hanger in the hallway will be a profitable purchase depends on the situation. Its general merits:

• lightness and compactness;
• the structure is easy to remove / replace;
• no need to damage the walls for installation;
• ease of assembly or no need for it;
• affordable.

There are also disadvantages:

• not always stable, not the best choice for families with children or active animals;
• attachment points wear out quickly;
• the clothes are in plain sight.

The openness of the design can be a disadvantage in terms of microclimate and design. Floor hangers with many items create a speckled stain. It is better to install them in minimalistic hallways. Clothes from the street, placed in a conspicuous place, are a source of dust, microfibers, microorganisms. Open storage systems are not the best option for allergy-prone people.

The variety of floor hangers fully meets the trend for individual design. Even typical apartments today have a unique "face", it can be seen in every little detail of everyday life. Hangers can be radically different, closed, in the form of a locker, or open, designed for several things or for an extensive wardrobe. There are different types by design.

• Rack. It resembles the letter "p", two supports with a crossbar. Ideal for those who prefer to store clothes only on hangers. There is an option on casters. Racks are appropriate in large hallways.

• Chair. Designer hanger in the form of a chair. The chair has an optimal height for temporary storage of clothes, at the same time you can rest on it.

• Suit room. Designed to accommodate costumes.

• Rotating. Equipped with a swivel mechanism. It can even be placed in a corner, thanks to the pivoting feature, it is easy to access even things that are against the wall.

• Tripod. Classic upright design on a tripod or 4-point base. Hooks are located on top in a circle. On the comfortable middle level or at the bottom, there are hooks or compartments for bags or umbrellas. Very mobile. One of the best options for outerwear that is worn every day and put away for storage when the season is over.

• Multifunctional. Modern hangers can be a whole complex with hooks, a mirror and a curbstone. The mirror can be installed in the door of a small cabinet.

• Corner. It resembles a tall, narrow closet, with hooks for clothes, a place for hats and compartments for shoes at the bottom. Saves space, ideal for small hallways.

The most affordable and functional are prefabricated telescopic or sliding racks. They are assembled without a single fastener, made of aluminum hollow tubes. The unassembled weight of such a rack is no more than 1.5 kg. At the same time, due to the design features, the hanger is stable. Convenient for storing a lot of light clothes on a hanger. There are often casters. The hanger is easy to move, even if it is already completely filled with wardrobe items. Vertically, there are two levels for organizing clothes: on the side there is room for trousers, in the center for dresses and shirts. Such racks are intended not only for corridors, but also for dressing rooms.

Floor hangers are made of plastic, wood, metal. Plastic ones are the least comfortable, with rare exceptions. Their only plus is their low cost. The second possible plus is the original design. But this does not compensate for the fact that the hanger will not be stable enough. The most popular materials for the manufacture of this piece of furniture are metal and wood.

Metal ones are forged or with chrome parts. Modern hangers are made from hollow aluminum tubes - a very lightweight material. Supplemented with plastic or silicone plugs. Combined hangers made of plastic and steel.

Natural wood always looks warm, cozy, respectable. It can be a solid array of wood species of various prices: inexpensive birch, elite oak or walnut.

Modern floor hangers come in hundreds of designs, from simple to sophisticated. The most luxurious options are locker hangers. They are made of solid oak, walnut, upholstered with natural leather. The design is stable, with a comfortable bench at the bottom, compartments for storing shoes, boxes for gloves and other small items, a large viewing mirror.

Several options for interesting beautiful floor hangers:

• "Knapper" from IKEA. Original full-length mirror with space for clothes and umbrellas. The clothes are placed behind the mirror. Concise and convenient.

• Alga by Tonin Casa (Italy). Designer metal hanger with a round base and hooks of various heights. It resembles flowers, stretching fragile stems upward. The dynamic yet restrained form leaves an exciting impression of life and tranquility.

• Leaning Loop by Jason van der Burg. Compact handcrafted design for business person with magnetic board, gadget shelf, key holder, shoe rack, mirror. The design combines modernity and rusticity in an unusual way. The base is emphatically made of wood.

• "Tree" from ZMI (Russia). Lightweight, stable metal hanger with 15 hooks. Suitable for small hallway, easy to carry. Inexpensive, yet effective and elegant. Branches in one plane look beautiful only from one point of view, which may be a disadvantage. But the same can be considered an advantage - it takes up less space.

• Big Party from Tatkraft (Belarus) is an example of pure functionality. Austere, lightweight, minimalist design. A simple rectangular shape made of metal pipes with plastic elements will not overload the interior. It is adjustable in height and width, there are castors. A striking plus is the amazing spaciousness, especially for winter clothes, bags, backpacks.

Rack hangers with wrought iron elements, silver or gold, are still in demand. Minimalism is practical, but boring; splendor and grace are gradually returning to fashion. Patina, that is, the natural bloom of salts on the metal or the darkening of elite types of wood, looks very attractive, and patina is becoming a demanded service. Floor hangers have not escaped this trend either.

Small hangers are tripods. The racks can be of different sizes. Their height is calculated taking into account human height: about 100-160 cm. The width can be up to 2 meters. Typical - 120 cm.The depth of such a rack takes into account the width of the clothes on the hangers - 25-50 cm.

Hangers are chosen based on price, visual appeal, hallway plan. In its most general form, you need to take into account a number of simple rules.

1. The height of the hanger is suitable for those who will use it. Tripods are not very comfortable for families with children, and for older people, options with a seating position will be better.
2. Hooks are not too large, not small, not decorative - such that the loop of the clothes can be easily put on them.
3. The decor does not interfere with the functionality. It is better to exclude all sharp, protruding elements.
4. Metal hangers are made of rust-resistant metal.
5. Hanger-rack for heavy things - on a solid basis, not on legs. Better with anti-slip coating.
6. If your wardrobe changes frequently, you should choose a hanger that is adjustable in width or height.

The modern assortment allows you to realize any ideas.

Massive wooden hangers-racks, forged, with decorations fit into the classic style, modern, but even in this case, overloading should be avoided. The same motives on the walls, ceiling, wallpaper, furniture are redundant and old-fashioned. One stylish hanger with original details is enough, it will take on the decorative load.

A special chic is the texture of metal or natural wood. Cool shine and soft warmth are a striking decorative element in themselves.

High competition is forcing manufacturers to approach every detail of furniture items more and more carefully. Floor hangers are equipped with hooks of suitable length, with rounded edges to protect clothes from scratches and friction, thickened bases, blockers, adjustments. Many hangers can be assembled by yourself in 15 minutes without tools. Various decorative and functional solutions expand the areas of application of the object: you can fit the hanger in the hallway of a residential building, hotel, shop, bedroom, study, office.