Types of floor hangers and their location
Floor hangers can be divided into several categories according to their design characteristics:
- for outerwear;
These standing hangers are most often seen near doors. - racks for hanging hangers;
- suit, for shirts, trousers;
- hanging chairs.
Some types of floor hangers are placed in certain rooms. For example, hangers for outerwear are placed in the hallway near the door. This is convenient: you can immediately get rid of clothes. A floor hanger with hangers is more versatile. Such products can be placed in the hallway, in the dressing room, even in the nursery or bedroom. They accommodate a large amount of clothing and can replace a wardrobe.
Hanging racks are good in bedrooms and dressing rooms or in those rooms that replace them
Standing hangers for suits, shirts and trousers are most often “registered” in bedrooms or children’s rooms (if the child is a schoolchild). This is where we usually dress before leaving the house. Hanging chairs are also placed there. This is, in fact, one of the options for costume hangers. The legs and supports simply took the shape of the seat.
What materials are they made from?
A floor hanger is most often made of metal or wood. Both of these materials are strong, ductile, durable and relatively inexpensive. Some parts - plugs, parts of hooks - can be made of plastic.
Most often you can see floor hangers made of metal and wood
Plastic inserts are more often found on lower cost metal hangers. If the elements of the supporting structure are not made of plastic, this is not bad and you can buy such floor hangers without hesitation. If the elements of the supporting structure are made of plastic, it is better to look for another model.
Metal hangers
The largest selection of metal floor hangers. They are usually made from thin-walled round or square pipes. The metal used most often is black, coated with a protective coating. This can be paint (most often powder coating), nickel plating, chrome plating. In recent years, a new protective coating has appeared - plastic film (PVA). This is also a good option, since the film is impermeable to moisture and air. Such products are easy to care for, since the surface is smooth and without pores.
Several models of metal floor hangers
If the floor hanger will be used to place heavy winter clothes, when choosing, pay attention to the thickness of the metal. The minimum in this case is 1 mm. If the thickness of the pipe wall is not indicated in the product description, most likely the wall is very thin and suitable for light clothing. Indirect signs that will confirm your guesses are the weight of the product and the price.
Wooden
Wooden hangers can be carved from solid wood, or they can be prefabricated. The first option is much more expensive. Prefabricated ones are 2-3 times cheaper, but do not differ too much in appearance. The presence of joints in products of normal quality is hardly noticeable, so if you have a limited budget, it is quite possible to purchase economy class products.
There are different types of wooden floor hangers
Wooden floor hangers are well sanded and covered with a protective coating. Usually varnish or oil is used. The varnish creates a protective film on the surface, making it easy to care for such products. Wood oils do not create a protective film, but they protect no worse. When treated with oil, the structure of the wood is clearly visible - all the fibers, the pattern.
DIY hanger on wheels made from pipes
The hanger is made of metal tubes with a diameter of 22–25 mm. You will also need wheels, screws and a drill.
- For a vertical base, pipes 1.3–1.7 m long (2–3 pcs.) are needed. Horizontal ones are made shorter - 0.7–0.9 m (4–5 pieces) and are used as lower crossbars.
- One of the horizontal pipes connects two vertical pipes at the bottom using screws, the remaining ones are attached tightly. So these bottom pipes form the bottom of the hanger.
- The top crossbar is screwed in the same way, holding the entire structure together.
- The entire structure can be placed on wheels; they are attached to the corners of the base.
Watch also the video on how to make a floor hanger with your own hands:
Standing clothes hangers in the hallway
Floor hangers for outerwear in the hallway most often consist of a rod on which hooks for clothes of different lengths and shapes are mounted in a circular pattern at different heights. For stability, the structure is equipped with a round (rarely square) weighted base. They can be made of wood or metal.
The height of the floor stand is 150 cm and above, and the base is a circle with a diameter of 35-45 cm. In order for the hanger to be stable, you need to pay attention to the fact that the lower part is weighted. And all the same, such designs require careful attention: clothes must be hung evenly. Otherwise the hanger may fall.
Floor-standing clothes hanger in the hallway: the most popular models
There are floor hangers for outerwear of this type, but made differently. Several pipes or metal strips are bent with a certain radius. In this case, the upper part is smaller than the lower part. This design is more stable, but requires more space, which is not always possible in a small hallway.
At what height should I hang it on the wall in the hallway?
You should not hang the product as you have to. Otherwise, a mistake may be made and people will find it inconvenient to use the hanger. Choose a height that is comfortable for children and adults. Placing it too low will cause long items like coats to “revenge” the floors.
Recommendation! This stage of product placement should not be ignored. The optimal height should be carefully calculated. Be sure to test the selected option before pinning.
The wall hanger in the hallway should be hung at a distance of about 150 cm from the floor. For children, you can place one more product for convenience, subject to space availability. The baby hanger is complemented by a fun design and bright colors.
Hangers for the hallway are made in various types. You need to study the issue in more detail to choose the best option for your own corridor. Consider the features of the room, including the area. This will allow you not to create obstacles for passage or crowd a small room.
Vertical
A body of this design is made of wood or chipboard. The length ranges from 30 cm to several meters. The product is distinguished by a variety of shapes. You can choose standard straight, curved or round, depending on your preference. A hanger with a mirror in the hallway allows you to solve several problems. It is multifunctional, practical and visually attractive. The mirror is located on the right or left side. Some models are upholstered in genuine leather or its substitute. A similar detail is suitable for a classic interior. Metal products are less common, usually forged hangers for the hallway. The cost of this model is high, but the owner receives a unique option that exactly matches the design and size of the corridor. They produce products with a shelf for hats. This allows you to organize a convenient additional storage system.
The vertical strip allows you to visually increase the height of the ceiling and protect the wall covering from dirt and moisture. The number of hooks varies depending on the expected load of the hanger. They are placed in a straight line or at different levels.
Horizontal
This option is compact and allows you to visually make the wall wider. Suitable for installation in a corner or small area. An excellent solution if the hallway is tiny and every centimeter counts. The basis is a rectangular board, but more complex shapes can be used. The materials used are chipboard, metal, and wood. The latter will fit well into a classic-style corridor. A metal hanger should be installed in a modern hallway.
With additions
Various variations of hangers with auxiliary elements for storing things or decoration have already been noted. Popular to win with a shelf placed at the top. Suitable for storing hats, gloves and scarves. Some products are complemented by a mirror, which allows them to be as comfortable as possible. It turns out to be a 3 in 1 option, which significantly saves space. Some hangers are complemented by a soft ottoman. You don't have to look for a place to place it separately. It is already built-in and it is convenient to sit on it while a person is putting on his shoes. You can choose any design option, depending on your design preferences and wallet.
Racks for clothes hangers
A hanger rack for clothes on hangers is a convenient thing if there is not enough space in the closets. They consist of a rectangular base, one or two cross-bar pipes, on which hangers with clothes are hung.
A floor hanger for clothes on hangers is also called a stand-up hanger
Rack hangers are made of metal and wood. There are metal ones made from pipes, and there are forged ones. Some models of metal clothing racks have adjustable heights. For long clothes, their stand can be raised higher. The maximum height is 150 cm. For short clothes, you can place it at a height of 80-90 cm. This is the minimum height, and there are also intermediate positions.
Several types of clothing racks on trempels
In some cases, a floor hanger on wheels is useful. It is easy to move from place to place without removing the hanging clothes. There are children's models of floor hangers of this type. They differ only in height and more “cheerful” colors. Children's floor hangers can also be made of plastic. Children's clothing does not weigh that much, so the strength of plastic is more than enough. And in terms of price, plastic floor hangers are the most inexpensive.
Folding models - a solution for entertaining guests
For those who receive large numbers of guests, it can be problematic to place their outerwear. For such cases, there is a folding rack for hangers for outerwear. When folded, it takes up very little space and can be stored in the pantry.
Attention to material
What are hangers made of? Modern models are made from plastic, wood, fabric and metal. Each hanger material has its own advantages and disadvantages, different properties of strength and durability.
Some hangers have special clips for storing skirts and trousers. Under no circumstances should the following clothing be placed on hangers:
- knitwear - jumpers and sweaters, knitted and knitted dresses are deformed, it is better to store them in plastic bags;
- jeans - the absence of folds guarantees storage of the product rolled into a roll.
Floor hanger for suit
The problem of storing a business suit is easily solved by purchasing a special floor hanger. It is somewhat similar to racks, only with special hangers for a jacket and a crossbar for trousers.
Floor hanger for suit storage
There are suit stands made of wood, metal and plastic. Plastic in this case is not bad: a large load is not expected, so the strength of modern plastics is more than enough.
If we talk about useful options, this is a shelf or a box. It is convenient to store business small items in it: glasses, cufflinks, wallet, car keys, etc.
Different models of standing suit hangers
Floor hangers for suits are usually placed in the bedroom, in the dressing room. It may be convenient to have such a device in your office. There are different models, you can choose them to suit any interior style. And some options look like designer jewelry themselves.
Hanger-chair and hanger-bedside table
There are quite unusual models of hangers. They are combined with pieces of furniture. For example, there is a hanger-chair. The models are different: with a hanger for a suit, just a hanger bar or with a rack for outerwear. For small apartments this is a very good option. It takes up the same amount of space as a regular chair or banquette, and also serves to store clothes.
Floor hanger with chair and bedside table - for full use of the hallway space
Another option: a bedside table with a hanger. The bottom half of this floor rack is much heavier than the top half, so it won't tip over if you hang a couple of coats. The second advantage of such furniture is the optimal use of space. The problem with all floor hangers is that the bottom 50-60 cm remain unused. This is not the case with the bedside table hanger. This is another good way to rationally use space for small hallways.
