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

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Wood has long been favored as the preferred material for making hall trees. Its popularity continues today in traditional hall tree designs. Not only is solid wood loved for its durability, but it’s also versatile and adds natural beauty to your home. 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. If you don’t have a free wall to accommodate a standard hall tree, a corner unit could be the ideal solution. The Crosley Seaside Corner Hall Tree features a sturdy design and an ample amount of storage space. It has four double hooks for hanging coats, hats, bags, and scarves. The bottom cabinet has a removable shelf, allowing you to customize the layout to suit your needs. There is also an open top shelf for displaying decorative items or additional storage. 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. 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.

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. " What do you do if your wall isn’t wide enough to install a traditional wall-mounted hall tree? And you desperately need more storage space than a free-standing bird branch can offer? You get a corner hall tree, of course! Safety is also an important consideration when looking for a hall tree for your little one. Hall trees that feature fabric padding along edges and corners will cushion their heads, elbows, and knees from bumps. A Final Word…

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

In that case, a multi-purpose hall tree is your best bet. These multi-functional units are equipped with shelves, individual compartments, drawers, and baskets that may be better adapted to your needs. Types of Hall Trees Bird and Branch Hall Tree Shelves: They can be arranged in many different ways and be used for storing large objects or placing decorative items.

The Origin of Hall Trees

You might be picturing a big oak tree or a pine sprouting up from your hallway, but it’s not that. A hall tree is a piece of furniture typically found in a hallway or entrance of a home. It comes with shelves or knobs to store items and hang coats. The name was coined due to its shape of a tree-like structure at entrances. Lids : Some of the hall trees come with storage nooks that have lids. You can use them to keep items securely.

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. The Scandinavian influence can be seen everywhere in home décor today. So it’s no surprise that this wildly popular style has made its way into entryway furniture design too. Scandinavian hall trees have an uncomplicated and uncluttered design aesthetic. Cubbies : These are small compartments open on the front for easy accessibility. They can be used to store shoes and smaller items. 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.

Types of Hall Trees

A hall tree with seating will be aperfect place to sit and relax for a few minutes after you walk through the door. A hall tree is a great way to save on space and storage. It can be used in many different ways and spruce up your entryway. 2. What do you put on a hall tree? While all hall trees exist to help you declutter, some are better suited for certain purposes than others. "Since there are many different options on the market, it's also important to look for a hall tree that feels aligned with your personal style and aesthetic and fits in with the rest of your home decor," explains Gill. For example, if you need a piece of furniture that will make your home look a little tidier, focus on styles with a cabinet versus one with open shelves so you can keep up appearances more easily. If you're trying to neaten up your family's shoe collection, look for units with specific shoe cubby holes. Also, if you're considering a benched hall tree, take a look at the weight that it can support and the height of the hooks so you aren't fighting against your coats while trying to sit down on the bench.

Or you can find local carpenters to custom-make a wall-mounted hall tree to your exact specifications. This can become a unique and treasured family heirloom, passed down from one generation to the next. Antique Hall Tree 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 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.

How to Choose the Right Hall Tree for You

In terms of versatility and functionality, there's no beating the Walker Edison August Hall Tree. With five different finish options to choose from and plenty of storage options by way of hooks and shelving, it's an ideal solution to contain clutter with a practical design. If you're looking for an option at a lower price point, the Honey-Can-Do Hall Tree provides a lot of space to hold your belongings between its shelves and hooks. Contemporary hall trees are typically made with traditional materials like solid wood but showcase them in entirely new and fresh ways. Metal designs also don’t follow the classic rectangular structure, opting for tiered angular shelves instead. When looking for the best hall tree, we considered three important factors: functionality, versatility, and storage space. We looked for one that, most importantly, was easy to assemble and keep organized, while offering plenty of room to keep your essentials. Another facet to consider is how many bells and whistles you want on your hall tree. While some come embellished with mirrors, benches, cabinets, and cubbies, others are more minimalist and only provide hooks to hang up your coat. Consider your current organizational needs and which hall tree design elements will best meet them. A corner hall tree setup can be as basic as having several hooks on a wall-mounted slab. It can also be a larger piece of furniture incorporating hooks plus open or closed cabinets at the bottom, so both coats and shoes can be stored. Hall Tree with Shelf