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.
Types of chair designs with hangers
There are several types of folding models:
- Folding or lifting seat. The rest of the frame will be stable;
- Folding frame. It is a complex frame, the base of which serves as a stop. The seat and other elements are movably attached inside the frame. To recline the seat, you need to pull it up and then forward;
- Hanger. It is enough to pull forward the seat pushed inward. The rest of the frame serves as a support and backrest.
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.
Purpose and features
To make it easy to find the necessary clothes and accessories in the closet, you need special hangers, for which a clothes rail is installed. This rod is designed for convenient and comfortable storage of clothes. By placing the hanger holder at different levels, you make the most of the interior space of your wardrobe. Dresses, shirts, T-shirts, blouses and outerwear can be comfortably placed on the crossbars. On the second level it will be convenient to fold your trousers, and on the side panels you can store ties, belts, and other small accessories.
If you install the rods correctly, the number of shelves can be reduced to a minimum, filling them with hats, small items, and shoes.
An ordinary closet rod designed for storing outerwear is characterized by a number of distinctive features:
- shape - the cabinet holder can be oval or round. The first option is the most common and familiar, it can withstand heavy loads and does not deform during use. The profile has greater resistance, which makes the crossbar more rigid. It is mounted on special rod holders, which securely attach the crossbar directly to the cabinet wall, or to a shelf located above. Depending on the model, they have different shapes and are designed for different numbers of mounting screws. If the height of the pipe is more than 1 meter, it is recommended to reinforce it with additional fastening. The round shape implies the use of an oval chrome-plated pipe with a diameter of 25 mm. It is fixed using special flanges that can hold the maximum weight of things;
- length - there is a possibility that the holder may deform (bend) under the weight of things, therefore, regardless of the material of the fittings, the length of the rod is recommended to be no more than 1.5 meters, especially for storing outerwear.
It is worth noting that if a round pipe is used, its length should not exceed 60 cm; if the size is larger, then it is more advisable to use an oval shape.
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.
Advantages and disadvantages of models
Such furniture has quite a few advantages:
- Bright accent. This is facilitated by an unusual design that attracts the eye;
- Clearer organization of storage of small items. Many versions are equipped with key holders, containers for coins, hooks for ties or umbrellas;
- Convenience. In the hallway there will be a place for changing shoes, combined with a clothes hanger;
- Takes up little space. Very relevant for small and narrow corridors;
- Modest prices.
But there were some downsides. Such chairs are not able to withstand heavy loads. A bad option for overweight people. Most often, the design provides for loads of up to 70–80 kg, or even less.
Such furniture will come in handy in small rooms with a lot of clothes. This could be a hallway, a children's room, or a bedroom.
