Coat Stand Buyers Guide
In both homes and offices up and down the breadth of the UK, it is fairly common to find close to the entranceway of any property, a coat stand.
Typical in countries that are used to suffering the colder weather - and let's face it, the UK is definitely in that list - they provide the ideal place to keep a collection of coats for easy access when entering or leaving a building.
Of course, when the cold weather bites it is usual for people to make use of additional clothing accessories such as hats and scarves, which are also perfectly suited to hanging from clothing stands.
Similarly, when it is raining or rain has been forecast, a coat stand can be a great place to tidily hold a number of umbrellas in the same convenient location.
These multi-purpose furniture accessories are useful all of the year round and can be used to store coats during fair weather times, when those extra layers of clothing are not required on a day to day basis.
Even for homes that have a dedicated cloak room, these stands can provide helpful and easy access to coats, as well as being a good way to dry out wet items. If used in a hallway or front porch, one can add a touch of charm by using this interesting piece of furniture that also lends itself to being highly practical.
When entertaining guests or having a group of friends over, it is a handy option to be able to properly store coats without creasing them, like that what usually tends to happen when other peoples coats are just slung over a bed and heaped into a pile.
Depending on which style of design you end up choosing, it can be used to complement the existing furniture in the home and to set the right mood from the moment somebody enters the home. For example, a wooden stand is an easy way to create an atmosphere that is warm and inviting, creating a cosy feeling.
On the other hand, metal is more typically used in a home design theme which is more modern, stylish and trendy. Regardless of the material used, the coat stand itself encourages guests to remove their outer garments as well as their footwear, helping them to feel relaxed and more at home.
When stood close to the front door, a coat rack can prove to be a time saving appliance, helping you to quickly grab a coat or umbrella before rushing out of the front door, while ensuring that as people return to the property, they are encouraged to keep their outer garments organised in the same placed, as opposed to being scattered around the place on the back of chairs for example.
Styles Of Coat Stands
As is common with most items of furniture these stays, coat stands are available in both traditional and contemporary styles. Regardless of style, each model will also be available in a choice of materials that includes wooden coat stands and metal coat stands for a great variety of choice.
Of the traditional models, a Victorian design is extremely popular - if not 'the' most popular style of all coat stands. Featuring curved coat hooks attached to the upper section, they are the archetypal coat stand and the basis from which most other styles derive.
Not every home will be best served by an older design, and may be better suited to a more modern design, perhaps finished in stylish chrome. A large volume of furniture items make use of polished chrome in the framework so it shouldn't be too difficult to combine it sensibly. This style of coat stand is equally well suited to a professional environment such as an office or a waiting room in addition to the modern home.
For homes or offices that already have wooden furniture items, then a wooden coat stand would be the best bet, and fortunately such stands are available in a selection of wood types and tones including oak and beech.
Popular Coat Rack Models
The most popular version of the coat stand continues to be the traditional Victorian coat and umbrella stand. It makes great use of curved hooks and subtle grooves to deliver a coat stand that is interesting and practical, while carrying on the time honoured design. The bentwood model also benefits from a well-designed umbrella stand that is built into the lower section of the stand, while the upper pegs are perfect for holding hats as well as heavy coats.
From the selection of metal coat stands available, this aluminium hat and coat stand is excellent value for money as well as adding a sophisticated touch to a hallway or front porch.
For a stand which possesses a quality with a difference, then the Albor black metal coat stand ticks all of the right boxes, with its luxurious marble base and sleek black polished metal.
If you can't find a model that you are interested in today, please check back soon as here at the Coat Stand we are adding more items on a frequent basis.