HOMISSUE Vintage Corner Hall Tree with Shoe Bench, Entryway Coat Rack with 6 Double Hooks, Retro Brown

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If you live in a shoebox apartment, you know that each piece of furniture must be carefully considered, as there's no room for anything that's not essential. While hall trees are a great addition to apartments for their space-saving and storage-adding properties, they can be on the wider side and may not fit well into narrow hallways or awkward entryways.

These hall trees tend to be narrow, usually no more than 25 inches wide, with two or three hooks and a small shelf or cabinet for extra storage. Traditional Hall Tree

You can use it to look at your reflection when leaving and do a final touch-up if needed. Get Started With Your Hall Tree A hall tree is a great alternative to costly custom built-ins and an easy way to add an attractive and multifunctional piece of furniture to your home," says Gill. "For small spaces, a hall tree is also a great way to maximize vertical storage space while providing organizational solutions for coats, bags, shoes, and seasonal accessories in a single cohesive unit. " You should also consider the primary purpose of your hall tree. Some models are outfitted with mirrors and benches, which are often the focal point of the piece. If you’re looking for a comfortable seat or reading nook, the weight capacity and dimensions of the bench are important considerations, as well the height of the hooks. You don’t want to wrestle with your winter coats while trying to sit on the bench. If storage is your top priority, look for pieces with multiple hooks, shelves, and cubbies to maximize storage space.

Many traditional hall trees are relatively big furniture pieces that are perfect in spacious entryways. But just because you live in an apartment with a cramped hallway doesn’t mean you have to miss out. Many furniture manufacturers have adapted the hall tree for smaller homes.Some hall trees are designed with more than one purpose in mind. A hall tree fitted with a bench is one such style. It allows you to not only hang your coat, scarf, and hat on the hooks but you can also take a seat on the bench to remove your shoes too. In some cases, the bench seat has open or concealed storage for you to put your shoes and boots in, so your entrance hall stays uncluttered and neat. Not only is this stunning Benchwright set from Pottery Barn beautifully designed, it’s sold piece-by-piece and customizable to suit your needs. It includes an entryway storage bench, one bridge and two towers with hutches. Under the storage bench, you’ll find four faux doors that conceal two spacious cubbies. You can even place cushions or pillows on the bench to create a reading nook. The matching towers offer a combination of open shelving and cupboards, plus the two top shelves are adjustable for added flexibility. To top it all off, the connecting bridge features six sturdy hooks and four spacious cubbies. The open area in the center of the unit provides plenty of room for bags, cardigans, or coats, or you can add a decorative piece such as a mirror or artwork. With a hall tree this versatile, the options are practically endless! The original hall trees had a few hooks for coats and hats. They also had a small bench, mirror, table, and umbrella stand so that residents and guest could deposit their shawls, gloves, and other clothing items. Foyers typically weren’t large rooms; however, the ceilings were high, so the hall stands could be between 6 to 9 feet in height.

Hall trees, or hall stands, became popular in mid-19th-century Victorian homes. They were designed in response to a very specific problem. During Victorian times, it was customary for homeowners to remove the clothing items intended for outdoor wear and leave them in a room known as the foyer before entering other parts of the home. With time, furniture was designed primarily to be used in the entrance room – the hall tree. One of the most important things to consider when shopping for a hall is what size will best fit your space. If you have a small entryway or an awkward layout, a narrow or corner hall tree are clever space-saving solutions. If you have a larger family, you will need a unit that’s big enough to suit multiple needs—providing you have the wall space for it, of course. Our best for large families option, the Gracie Oaks Gracie 60'' Wide Hall Tree with Bench, features 24 shoe cubbies, six double coat hooks, three overhead storage shelves, and a spacious bench—a great fit for busy households. This is one of the most common materials used for hall trees. This is because wood is sturdy and holds weight well. It can also fit into almost any home design. A wooden style can add an organic and rustic feel to the hall tree. Metal Hall trees are commonly constructed with hardwoods like oak, cherry, and maple, which are usually varnished and left in their natural state to show off the beauty of the timber. Contemporary hall trees incorporate materials like aluminum. And they are often available in a broader range of colors to suit your home décor. What Type of Storage Do You Need?This unit requires assembly, but it’s a breeze to put together. It also has adjustable feet for positioning and includes straps for anchoring it to the wall. This style of hall tree provides excellent storage for a few coats and hats. However, you should pay careful attention to the maximum weight capacity recommended by the manufacturer to make sure you don’t overload the tree. Wall-Mounted Hall Tree A kid’s hall tree will be used during the early years of their life, so keeping it free-standing might be easier. They can be basic plywood structures, but you may want to find one that has fun and bright colors because children sometimes need a bit of encouragement to tidy up.

A hall tree is a simple all-in-one solution typically used for organizing all of your grab-and-go essentials by the front door," Gill explains. "Instead of puzzle piecing together lots of separate components like cubbies, hooks, benches, and bins that may not look great together, you can set up shop in a single, streamlined unit." In short, hall trees help store all of the things you need on a daily basis in an easy-to-access location, reducing clutter in the process.Despite its low price tag, this hall tree is highly functional and rivals some of the more expensive options. It has nine removable coat hooks, allowing you to customize the layout and hang items of various sizes. There are also two slatted shelves below the bench, which can be used to store shoes, bins, or baskets. Another convenient feature is the hanging bar at the top—an ideal space for scarves, umbrellas, and other small items. It's also worth noting that one of our writers tested a larger version of this model, and she loved the tiered shelving and ample storage space it provided. And because it’s only 13.3 inches deep, it’s slim enough to place in a narrow hallway or another small space in your home.