The hallway provides an opportunity to install a coat rack stand or hallway bench. Most hallways are empty and do not look very inviting for guests. Having a coat rack near the entrance provides the perfect way of storing coats that belong to the family or your guests when they come around. This makes it much better than merely storing the coats on a spare bed in the house, especially if the coats are wet. Many coat stands can actually be bought with a special umbrella stand and drip tray. The wet umbrella is placed within the stand and the water drips into a dish underneath instead of all over the floor.
Another option is to buy a coat rack bench. This item of furniture incorporates a coat rack and a bench in one unit. This allows family members to use the seating area to put on or take off muddy shoes when entering and exiting the home. The compartment underneath the bench allows you to store outdoor shoes in a convenient manner. So you essentially have all your outdoor gear near the entrance, instead of in spare cupboards or coats thrown over chairs.
The design and model will depend on your current color scheme and decor within the room or hallway. Most of these units are made from wood. You do have the option of having the wood stained to bring out the natural color of the wood. For the benches, you could have a set of cushions set on the seating area to soften the look and to match the fabric to colors on the wall.
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Another option is to buy a coat rack bench. This item of furniture incorporates a coat rack and a bench in one unit. This allows family members to use the seating area to put on or take off muddy shoes when entering and exiting the home. The compartment underneath the bench allows you to store outdoor shoes in a convenient manner. So you essentially have all your outdoor gear near the entrance, instead of in spare cupboards or coats thrown over chairs.
The design and model will depend on your current color scheme and decor within the room or hallway. Most of these units are made from wood. You do have the option of having the wood stained to bring out the natural color of the wood. For the benches, you could have a set of cushions set on the seating area to soften the look and to match the fabric to colors on the wall.
pictures source : Huelsta
