How high should a coat rack be more appropriate?

Whether you're still considering a coat rack or you've already bought hooks and hardware, there are a few things you need to know before mounting a coat rack on the wall. It's where it sits on the wall - how high should the coat rack be? While this isn't a definitive rule, common sense dictates the answer (and hanger manufacturers agree).

As a general rule, most people consider five feet to be an acceptable height. In public places, ADA standards state that hangers should be only four feet tall. A freestanding coat rack is usually six feet tall, with the hooks located near five feet. No matter what you choose, your coat rack should be placed low enough to be easily accessible. However, it must also be high enough to prevent coats from touching the floor (even if they are long).

While five feet is the normal height, you'll want to consider who uses the hanger regularly. Whether your family is particularly tall or includes small children, you can always adjust the height to a more appropriate level. If a member of your family needs a wheelchair, four feet may be more appropriate. Keep reading for tips on picking the best hangers for your home and decor, examples of different hanger styles, other places to use hangers, and more!

Why use coat racks?

Coat racks (as well as trees and stools) are a great way to organize the clutter and mess that usually gets dumped in doorways. No one wants to find an overwhelming mess when you first enter your home. Keeping everything confined to one space makes it easy to find coats, hats and other needed items each time you leave your home. It also makes the space look uniform and organized. After all, there's a place for everything and everything has its place, right? And what better place than on a coat rack!

With hangers, you'll also be able to keep your stuff off the floor. This means that you don't have to pick things up off the floor when you're in a hurry to get out the door. No one likes to go out and find dust, pet hair and dirty footprints ruining their outerwear.

The most obvious place for a coat rack is at the entrance, to organize all the clutter, coats and other accessories that come in. But that's not the only place. Clothes racks can also be used in the bathroom to hang towels or robes. Some people put coat racks in their bedrooms to organize their clothes. They can even be placed in the kitchen as a convenient way to hang aprons, towels or pot holders.