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The coat tree, the forgotten staple of 1950s foyers, is making a comeback. Entryway clutter is a constant problem - especially during winter months - and one simple way to tidy up the area just inside your door is a coat tree, or coat rack.
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What Are the Benefits of Having a Coat Tree?
In addition to being a hanging storage solution for all sorts of coats and jackets, a coat tree keeps smaller items such as hats, gloves, scarves, even umbrellas out of overstuffed closets and off the floor.
A tidy entryway is key to making your home feel warm and welcoming. And a coat tree is an easy and inexpensive way to organize all the clutter that seems to collect around the front door.
What Is a Coat Tree Made of?
Coat trees can be made of any number of materials. The warm, inviting natural beauty of solid wood harmonizes well with most interior design aesthetics while modern metal coat trees made of brass, wrought iron, or chrome compliment contemporary home furnishings. Matching your coat tree to your existing decor will offer the most pleasing results.
What Are Some Interior Design Ideas Using a Coat Tree?
Because the entryway is the first and last space in your home guests see, its decor is of the utmost importance. A foyer should be bold and striking yet feel warm and inviting while complimenting any rooms it leads to. Your coat tree must do the same. Coat trees are not, after all, just a place to hang coats. A coat tree, or rack, is a decor accessory just as much as an antique vase or beveled mirror is.
Does a Coat Tree Require Any Special Care or Maintenance?
Occasional dusting is all the maintenance your coat tree should ever need. If you ever need to clean fingerprints or a spot of dirt from your coat tree, a mild soap and water combination applied with a soft cloth or sponge should do the trick.
