A clothes rack is useful anywhere a wardrobe is missing or overflowing: in an entryway, bedroom, dressing area, or laundry room. But an entryway rack and a bedroom rack serve different needs. The former holds coats and shoes that come and go every day, while the latter holds a wardrobe that needs to remain visible and protected from creases.
A clothes rack for the entryway
In an entryway, depth is paramount. The rolling clothes rack with a double rail and basket measures 30 cm deep by 57.5 cm wide: it sits flush against a wall without obstructing traffic, and its 148 cm height makes the most of vertical space.
An entryway also needs hooks and a place for shoes. The white clothes rack with a rail, hooks, and casters features a 61 cm rail for hangers, five hooks for bags, scarves, and umbrellas, and a low shelf that holds shoes up to size 44. The white metal rack with a shelf offers four hooks with a total weight capacity of 15 kg, on a 105 × 35 cm footprint—a size that fits through an 80 cm hallway.
The hanging height depends on the longest garment in the household. On the white rack with a rail and casters, the 133 cm hanging height allows a long coat to hang without its hem touching the shelf. A lower rack will suit jackets, but not long parkas.
A clothes rack for the bedroom or dressing area
In a bedroom, capacity and storage for small items are paramount. The bronze rack with stacked rails features two bars at different heights: the higher one for coats and dresses, and the lower one, set forward, for jackets and shirts. Both remain accessible at the same time.
Drawers change the way a rack can be used. The rattan clothes rack with a tip-resistant drawer combines a bamboo frame, rattan-effect panels, and a double drawer for accessories. The bamboo rack with a shelf, 46 cm wide, holds about ten hangers—a season's worth of clothes—and features two rounded hooks at the ends that won't damage hats.
A mirror adds another function. The clothes rack with a movable mirror features a 70 cm full-length mirror on the side, allowing you to check your outfit without leaving the room. Its metal tubes have a rust-resistant coating, so it can also be used in a laundry room or other damp space.
Casters, materials, and stability
Casters make a rack easy to move from room to room, whether you're tidying up or packing a suitcase. Check that they lock: the rack with a movable mirror rests on four 360-degree swivel casters, two of which are equipped with brakes. Without brakes, a loaded rack will move as soon as you pull on a hanger.
The material affects both the look and the weight capacity. Black, white, gold, or bronze lacquered metal supports winter coats while blending in. Bamboo and wood add a warm touch and are often combined with a steel frame for strength.
Finally, a rack is rarely loaded evenly. Place heavy items in the center of the rail and reserve the side hooks for lightweight accessories. For seasonal clothes stored on the rack, a garment bag protects them from dust.
Discover all our clothes racks and storage, including the white rack with a rail, hooks, and casters for the entryway and the rack with a movable mirror for the bedroom. For bedrooms, our bedroom coat rack collection completes the selection.
In summary: for the entryway, a shallow rack with hooks and a shoe shelf, at a height suitable for the longest coat; for the bedroom or dressing area, a double rail, drawers, or a mirror, depending on how it will be used; and everywhere, casters with brakes and a load distributed around the center of the rail.
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