A symbol of hospitality and comfort, the coat rack is increasingly being replaced today by a wardrobe. Not every hallway has a place for it. Nevertheless, it is convenient. It would be reckless to cross it off from the list of traditional attributes of a hallway. There are very compact varieties.
With her, it is not a problem to effectively organize a meeting of guests. You can place all the jackets in one minute so that guests immediately enter the hall and do not crowd at the threshold. And if you get caught in the rain, you can dry your raincoat on it.
Brief overview of the article
What designs exist
All hangers can be divided into the following groups:
- wall;
- floor mounted;
- with shelves and hooks;
- only with hooks;
- mobile;
- on rollerskates;
- static.
They are designed to ensure that outerwear is always at hand during the season, without getting dirty or wrinkled. A hanger in the hallway is definitely needed in the house, and if you don’t have it, you should seriously think about buying it.
Dimensions and equipment
The hallway hanger can have different sizes; you should choose it solely according to your needs. Speaking of the classic solution, when the item is sold in the form of a panel or implies an area under a row of hooks, its width is at least 80 cm. If this is a row of hooks, then most of the area that the clothes occupy on the hanger will be on the wall. And if it is a panel, then the elements of the hanger itself will be hidden behind the clothes.
When using a series of hooks, it is recommended to consider a wall covering. If it is wallpaper, then it must be durable and washable. If the wall is painted, then it needs to be washable too. Wet and often dusty clothes will come into contact with the wall, which will negatively affect its appearance.
It is useful to add several elements to the hanger package:
- mirror;
- shelf for hats;
- shelf for shoes;
- storage space for umbrellas and canes;
- a seat for putting on shoes.
Ready-made models do not always allow you to fulfill all your needs, so if you want the hallway to be a truly comfortable place, then a custom-made hanger .
For a small hallway
A wall hanger for the hallway with hooks, if the room is small in size, this is a win-win option. It can be made of wood or metal, plastic. The surface can be decorated with inlay, painting or ornament. It can be any color, shiny, transparent, with a carved or smooth base.
Advantages:
- These are products with an increased level of operational comfort, compact, mobile;
- hooks can be folding, with a high class of operational safety;
- the base of a wall hanger with hooks can resemble a real painting, panel, masterpiece of applied art, design, or craftsmanship.
This is the most popular variety today. But there are also disadvantages to this type of hangers. Usually it is necessary to select them taking into account the furniture and design features in general. In rare cases, they can cope with the role of an independent decorative element. If the style does not correspond to the general style, chaos and avant-garde arise.
It is also important to consider that manufacturers do not sew a strap onto every jacket or coat. You may need a trempel; you will still have to carry the clothes into the closet.
Hanger with shelf
You can take the idea as a basis and use any other “hooks” and stops. This DIY wall hanger is made from two 25mm planed boards, two carpenter's squares and five hammers.
This is what happened
The wood needs to be dry, otherwise cracks may occur. Instead of squares, you can even use triangular pieces of a similar board. An important condition is the presence of a right angle. And instead of hammers, you can even fasten knots or, for example, cut wooden hangers, or any hooks. This option is just a gift.
Two dry planed boards Spare parts - hammers and squares
The two boards must be the same length. An exact match is important. Having adjusted the length, we sand the edges. There is a drill - we take the attachment, attach the emery and sand first with coarse grain, then with medium grain. Then we start marking. First, we mark where the stops will be attached. We divide the remaining distance by six, put marks - there are five of them. Just according to the number of “hooks”.
Marking the installation of stops and hooks
We mercilessly cut off the handles on the hammers. We cut it slightly diagonally to create a slight slope.
We saw off the handles of the hammers
Using a drill, make holes in the center. The diameter of the drill is 1-2 mm smaller than the fastener used, the depth of the hole is no less than the length of the self-tapping screw.
Drilling holes for self-tapping screws
The two boards must be connected at right angles. The installation step of the screws is 10-15 cm. We mark the places on the sidewall and transfer them to the end. High accuracy is required. We apply one to the other and transfer the marks with a finely sharpened pencil. We make holes according to the markings.
Drilling holes
We fold the boards at an angle of 90° and connect them with self-tapping screws. First we twist the two outermost ones, then the one in the middle, and then all the rest. The length of the screws is at least 75 mm (triple the thickness of the board).
Bonded boards
Using the markings, we drill holes for the hooks.
Drilling holes for hooks
We install angle stops. Since carpenter's squares were used, there were no holes in them. They were drilled - two at the top and bottom on each plank. There are 8 screws on one stop. We take them small - more than 20 mm, so as not to puncture the wood. Therefore, a large number of them are required.
Installing stops
The wooden wall hanger is ready. All that's left to do is paint it and hang it on the wall.
Ready option
Based on this homemade hanger, other versions were made.
Narrower boards with more voluminous shelves
For a spacious hallway
In a spacious hallway, it is best to install a stylish floor hanger in the form of a screen or in the form of a real tree, with a shelf or poufs. A clothes hanger in the hallway can fit in an arch or niche, next to a decorative column-shelf.
This will emphasize her beauty, attract attention to her and make her unrecognizable at the same time, invisible.
Simple wall hanger made of laminated chipboard
The task is to make a cheap clothes hanger on the wall (for a rented apartment). Two boards of laminated chipboard (chipboard) called “furniture board” were purchased at a hardware store. Two, because the price turned out to be low, and in the accessories department, where they were looking for hooks, they found some good brackets for very little money. We will use them for the second board - we will make a shelf for small items.
What is needed to make a simple hanger for the hallway
The tools you will need are a screwdriver or screwdriver, a drill, and a set of drills. Also, use a tape measure and a pencil to mark the places where hooks and brackets are attached.
After unpacking the boards, glue stains and some other incomprehensible stains were found on them. All this can be eliminated with a solvent. Take a soft white (not colored) rag and wipe everything well.
The tool is simple
Next, we arrange the purchased hooks in a checkerboard pattern. This is where you need a tape measure and a pencil - measure out equal distances and mark them.
Hooks laid out
Next, mark with a pencil the places for the screws. Remove the hooks and drill holes. Drill - 1-2 mm smaller in diameter than the diameter of the self-tapping screw. The hole is necessary so that the work goes easier, and also so that the surface does not crack when twisting. We put the hooks in place.
Now it's the turn of the shelf. I set aside equal distances on one side and the other, attached the brackets, and marked the holes for fasteners. Drilled holes and installed brackets. All.
The shelf is also ready
Now we attach it to the wall. The technique is the same, but with dowels: apply, mark the attachment points, drill. The drill is the size of the dowel. We insert the dowel plug into the hole, attach the hanger/shelf to the wall, and fasten it.
Everything took 2 hours
This DIY wall hanger was made in two hours (including the shelf).
Hanger in the hallway in eco style
Eco style is popular in Europe, America, and CIS countries. He is characterized by simplicity and honesty. The house should have a vertical garden, and the hanger in the hallway can consist of a dry branch with many branches, dried and painted.
Or resemble the wonderful labyrinth of ancient civilizations, forest dwellers: consist of identical, smooth wooden slats, some of which slide out, turning into hooks for clothes, and slide back into the general panel when not needed.
Design and shape of the hanger
Once you have decided exactly where the hanger will be located, it’s time to decide on two more very important parameters. The design of this piece of furniture comes in two types:
- One-piece
- Collapsible
In the first case, you get a monolithic structure that cannot be disassembled and hidden when not needed. But such models are more reliable and stable.
In the second case, you get a model consisting of several basic elements. Such hangers are more compact and mobile, saving space. At any time they can be easily dismantled and moved to another location. However, they are less reliable and can withstand less load. Weak points are the places where elements are connected to each other, which can become loose or collapse if not used properly. When giving preference to collapsible structures, be sure to ensure that they come with assembly instructions.
also plays an important role . Not only capacity, but also visual appeal and ergonomics depend on it. Considering the size of your hallway and the space allocated for placing the hanger, choose the most harmonious model:
- Linear horizontal or vertical. The most common form. The number of things it can fit is directly proportional to its length or height. Horizontal hangers are usually wall, over-door or ceiling hangers. Floor models or models made in the form of pencil cases with several levels of hooks have a vertical way of arranging things. On the lower tiers it is convenient to place children's clothing, which is not very long.
- Corner hanger will become indispensable in cramped conditions. It is absolutely in no way inferior in capacity to linear models, but it helps to rationally use space or fill an empty corner. Such models are often equipped with shelves for shoes and hats.
- Non-standard solutions are appropriate to use when the issue of storing things is not as pressing as the issue of giving the room a characteristic shade. Such models can have the most varied and intricate forms: repeat the appearance of real tree branches, branched deer antlers, be multi-level and resemble sea waves. Designers have succeeded in this matter. These hangers are usually used to store keys, umbrellas or small handbags. They serve as interior decoration, while at the same time giving it a more homely feel. It cannot be said that absolutely all hangers of non-standard shapes are not spacious and cannot withstand heavy loads. Therefore, you should not immediately abandon such models.
In addition to the variety of shapes and designs, you have to decide whether your hanger will have an open, closed or combined type:
- Open models are very popular, fit harmoniously into many interiors and look less bulky.
- Closed structures equipped with doors look more strict . But they prevent dust from settling on your things. In addition, they are neater and make the hallway more neat and harmonious.
- Combined designs can have an open row with hooks or hangers for outerwear and side or floor cabinets with doors for storing shoes and other items.
It is not always possible to find the desired hanger option among those offered by manufacturers. In this case, you can seek help from specialists who will make a model according to your sketch. Its cost may be slightly higher, but it will fit perfectly into the interior and will meet all your requirements.
