When people think of coat racks almost always the first thing that comes to mind are the tree like things that sit off to the side in entryways from old movies that were used to place hats, coats, umbrellas and canes. While this style of coat rack still exist free standing coat racks have evolved to take on a variety of shapes that are designed to give them versatility with any decor or decorating theme. No matter if you are traditional or ultra modern there are coat racks that will fit perfectly into your home.

The question to ask is can you make use of these types of coat racks in the traditional sense. Do you make use of jackets and coats enough to justify the placement of this type of item? Do you wear hats or do you live in an area where the use of an umbrella is fairly common year round.

These are all questions, which should be asked when looking into the placement of these types of coat racks While they are not excessively bulky items, they do tend to take up some space since they cannot usually be placed flush with a wall. They do make an attractive conversation piece but if you have limited space, they may not be something for you. You may be better off going with wall mounted coat racks

There is a variety of materials that are also used for these types of coat racks They can be made out of wood, metal or even plastic. Plastic coat racks are lightweight and are primarily used for children or used for outdoor purposes. Lightweight metals are usually used for more modern and contemporary designs. Heavier metals are used for more traditional and ornate designs. Wood coat racks can be used for either modern or contemporary design and probably have the greatest versatility when it comes to styles.