3 Surprising Uses for Coat Hooks

Sure, everyone knows that coat hooks are a great way to manage the coats in the entryway and to store jackets. They are ideal inside a closet for hanging ties, hats, coats and other accessories. However, most people don’t think of the many other creative decorating ideas afforded by these little gems. Sometimes, an item like the ordinary, everyday coat hook can become a hit when used creatively.

Make a Splash with Hats

Wall coat hooks can, in essence, become your wall decoration. Scatter a large selection of eclectic and colorful coat hooks on one entire wall either in the entryway or in a bedroom. Then, hang colorful and decorative hats, scarves and other items on these hooks. Even when the decorative coat hooks aren’t in use, their eclectic mix and their colorful display will be charming to admire. When the hooks are occupied, the hats or scarves create a beautiful tapestry of color, texture and design that will brighten up any room.

Kids Get Hooked

There are many creative decorating ideas using coat hooks in a child’s room or playroom. Wall coat hooks are the perfect place to display costumes. If you own a large supply of costumes, here is the chance to make them more accessible – and decorative. Place a number of coat hooks along one wall in the bedroom or play room and hang the Superman costume, the ballerina crown, the Peter Pan outfit and all of the other costumes here. Not only will this allow for easy access for dress-up fun, but it will instantly decorate any room! Similarly, a wall coat hook could serve as a place to keep sports uniforms or school clothes for the day ahead. Have someone talented draw the figure of a child on one wall. Then, place the wall coat hook at the right level for it to look like the figure is “wearing” the outfit. Each day before going to sleep, your child can “dress” the figure in tomorrow’s outfit.

Keep It Clean

One final creative use for decorative coat hooks is in the laundry room. Hang as many laundry bags as you desire from coat hooks. Use one hook to hang a bag with white laundry and another for dark laundry. Put clothes that need ironing in a separate bag and hang it from a third coat hook. Hang a washable bag from one hook, and place all socks in this bag before washing. When you’re ready to wash the socks, simply remove the bag from the coat hook, zip it up and throw it into the machine. Your socks will never get lost again.

Armed with these creative decorating ideas and a number of great coat hooks, you can transform your home decoration and your home organization overnight. Get hooked on coat hooks and enjoy the difference that they can make…creatively!