Organizing Trick: Hooks for Hanging Clothes
Get the clothes off the floor and on a hook for less clutter and a great look, too
Years ago, I spotted a cool organizing idea in a friend's apartment. She owned a large collection of jeans, which are super bulky to store in a dresser drawer. So instead, she opted to hang them over metal hooks in her bedroom. The hooks kept her jeans neatly off the floor, and the row of jeans lining the wall actually looked pretty rad. The possibilities for hooks are really limitless. Here are some ideas on how to use a few hooks to help organize your wardrobe.
This Shaker-style hook rack creates an orderly place to hang coats and some sporting gear, while the cubbies provide extra storage.
Some of my baby girl's clothes are so cute that I've considered this idea: hang up a few favorite dresses. It keeps everything nice and neat — and the clothes double as wall decor.
Ghost antler hooks mounted on the wall make a modern spot to hang up your jacket.
TIP: Hooks can be both decorative and functional. Think about how you want to use your hooks before you mount them — that will help you determine the spacing for a group of hooks. If you plan to use all the hooks in a functional manner, think about how long the clothes will hang down so everything doesn't look jumbled together.
TIP: Hooks can be both decorative and functional. Think about how you want to use your hooks before you mount them — that will help you determine the spacing for a group of hooks. If you plan to use all the hooks in a functional manner, think about how long the clothes will hang down so everything doesn't look jumbled together.
Mount a line of hooks under a floating shelf, and you have an instant hook system for hanging up your clothes and towel while you shower.
If you don't have a separate mudroom, the best place to hang a few hooks is right next to the front door. That way you have a place to drop off your bag, shoes, and coat — and you won't track dirt through your house.
This colorful iconic Eames hook rack will never go out of style. The hooks display a fun, mod spirit whether you're decorating a kid's room or your front entryway.
Every home does not come complete with a full-on Martha-style mudroom. But you still need a place to hang your coat and hat at the end of a day. Hooks up high and a little bench below create a functional mudroom space in the corner of an entryway.
A system of hooks in your entryway makes it easy to keep track of hats, scarves, and winter accessories.
TIP: Hanging up your gear is not just about looking organized. Wet winter hats and scarves will dry out faster if they're hung up.
TIP: Hanging up your gear is not just about looking organized. Wet winter hats and scarves will dry out faster if they're hung up.
This idea works for the kiddos and the grownups: hang up the outfit you want to wear tomorrow so getting ready in the morning is that much easier (and faster.) And hanging up your day's outfit on a pretty hook makes your clothes feel a little more special.
TIP: For floral hooks similar to the one shown here, check out Pier1 Imports.
TIP: For floral hooks similar to the one shown here, check out Pier1 Imports.
Here's a way to give your kiddos the organizing bug from the start. Hang the hook rack at their level so they can easily hang up their jackets and hats at the end of the day (all by themselves.)
This brass hook has a vintage style and would look right at home in a bathroom, bedroom, or entryway. I like how this pretty hook looks solid — I don't want to have to be delicate with hanging up my things.
This is that wooden rack with the just-right metal hooks that I've seen in so many design books and always love. Sure, the hook rack isn't vintage — but who will ever know?
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