Coat stands – where function meets design
Practical, stylish and timeless – a design coat stand makes a great first impression on guests in your hallway, and it's just as practical in the rest of your home. But which model suits you?
- More than just a piece of hallway furniture
- Types of coat stands and their advantages
- Making coat stands child-friendly
- Hangers or hooks – which suits you better?
- Coat stands made of wood, metal or with a lacquered finish
- Coat stands for every budget
1. More than just a piece of hallway furniture: the coat stand
Traditionally, a coat stand has its place in the hallway, where you can hang jackets and bags. But it's just as useful in the bedroom, dressing room or bathroom.
"Coat stands have long since moved beyond the hallway. Their practicality makes them useful all over the home – as a valet stand in the corner of the bedroom or as a decorative ladder in the bathroom." – Viktoria, interior expert
So if you're looking to extend your wardrobe or replace it altogether, a design coat stand from Connox could be just the piece of furniture you need. A floor mirror is also a good addition if you're setting up a dressing room. A freestanding coat stand or ladder rack can also be repurposed as a towel or bathrobe holder in the bathroom, or as a rack for tea towels, aprons and more in the kitchen. In loft-style living spaces in particular, a coat stand can act as a visual room divider and a decorative "work of art" in its own right.
"Once you've decided where to put your new design coat stand, the only question left is size. When choosing the right coat stand, always consider how much space you have and how many people will mainly use it – everything else is a matter of personal style." – Viktoria, interior expert
2. Types of coat stands and their advantages
Wall-mounted coat racks
A coat rack mounted on the wall is very stable, which makes it particularly safe and practical if you have children or pets. It also saves space, so it works well in smaller rooms. Incidentally, some of the models you'll find in our online shop, such as the Andersen Furniture clothes rack, can not only be mounted on the wall but can also be turned into a freestanding rack by combining two of them with a connecting piece.
Particularly practical – the clothes rail that leans against the wall
A coat stand that leans against the wall also saves a lot of space and is especially suitable for narrow or tight spaces. What's more, you can set it up without any tools and move it around as often as you like.
Freestanding coat stands: mobile and decorative
If you're looking for a real highlight for your home, a freestanding clothes rack is just the thing. It gives any room that special something and is particularly decorative. Another advantage is that you can place it wherever you like. Although this type needs more space than other coat stands, there are also solutions for small rooms.
The flexible option: clothes rails on castors
A mobile clothes rail is especially practical if you want to move it frequently within or between rooms – in a dressing room, for example, or from the utility room to the bedroom and back.
Always open to change: ladder racks as part of a series
If you don't yet know exactly how much space you'll need in the end, or you'd like to keep the option of extending your coat stand later, modular furniture is the right choice. Clothes rails that are part of a series can be extended again and again and blend harmoniously into the overall look of the room.
Useful extra features: coat stands with a mirror, shelf and more
Many clothes racks offer more than just a place to hang your clothes: coat stands with a mirror, in particular, let you check your outfit one last time and also make the room look bigger. An integrated shelf keeps bags and hats to hand or gives you space to decorate your coat stand with flowers or candles, while a drawer is ideal for storing small items such as keys or headphones.
3. Making coat stands child-friendly
If you'd like even the youngest members of your household to hang up their jackets just like the grown-ups, choose a coat stand that can be used at different heights. Because you can adjust it individually, it grows with your children.
4. Hangers or hooks – which suits you better?
Coat stands offer two different ways of hanging clothes, each with its own advantages. Hangers let you hang your clothes neatly to prevent creases and give you a quick overview of each item. Hooks, on the other hand, save time and space. That's why hooks are often preferred in the hallway, while hangers are particularly popular in dressing rooms and bedrooms.
5. Coat stands made of wood, metal or with a lacquered finish – designs for every taste
At Connox, you can buy coat stands in a wide range of designs. A wooden clothes rail creates a warm, cosy atmosphere, and wood is a particularly durable and sustainable material. As a natural material, wood can change colour over time and may show signs of use, which gives your piece of furniture its own charm. Metal, by contrast, is very robust and easy to clean with a quick wipe. It's also very durable and creates an elegant atmosphere. Metal can reflect light in interesting ways, too, for some striking effects. Lacquered coat stands with coloured surfaces bring life to darker rooms.
6. For every budget: coat stands in white, black or silver
From affordable models, for example from Ferm Living or HAY, to the mid-range with brands such as BeDesign or Normann Copenhagen, all the way to the luxury segment, such as Fritz Hansen – at Connox, you'll find the right coat stand for every wish, delivered straight to your door.
Buy design coat stands online at Connox – your benefits at a glance
• A carefully selected furniture range from top design brands
• High-quality products by well-known designers
• Simple, direct online shopping
• Personal support from our customer service team
• Fair delivery costs
• Secure payment thanks to SSL encryption
• Delivery in just a few working days
Would you like to buy a design coat stand online but need some help? Our customer service team is always happy to help. We'll support you with advice while you shop, make recommendations and answer your questions quickly. Then simply sit back and have your chosen item delivered straight to your door.
