Guest Picks: 20 Delightfully Inventive Wall Hooks and Coatracks
Limit drips and drops to a mudroom or entryway with these creative hooks and hangers for coats, hats and more
During these wet and snowy months of the year, I find that I can never have enough wall hooks and coat racks. Whether I'm hanging up winter coats or wet hats and mittens, a wall full of handy hooks is ideal. Of course, they make sense the rest of the year too, when sun hats and beach towels come into play. And don't forget your kitchen and bathroom — I found hooks for there as well! — Emma from The Marion House Book
Dots Oak Wall Hooks
These simple modern wood dots in varying sizes look great grouped together dancing up a wall. I've seen them used for a collection of beautiful scarves to great effect.
Anchor Hook
These rust-resistant hooks can be used outside on a shed or by a pool. Their nautical theme makes them great for a cottage.
Saucepan Hook, Black
This cheeky saucepan looks like it went right through the wall. Use it for your aprons or tea towels.
Modern Wall Hooks
How awesome is this? It's an interactive coat rack with eight pegs and numerous holes that let you decide where you want to hang your coat.
Red Antler Coat Rack
This witty coat hook uses a simple red wire outline to evoke the shape of a moose head. It's perfect for a cottage or cabin.
6 Hook Gauge Metal Coat Rack
This coat rack looks like it was ripped from a chain-link fence. Its raw industrial edge would look great in a loft space or urban home.
Unbreakable Coat Hooks
I love these colorful plastic coat hooks. They would be great for holding up clothes in a kids' room.
Love Hook, Red
Robert Indiana's classic "Love" work gets updated here as a coat hook. It could be used for keys or jewelry.
Symbol Coat Rack
If you're looking for something clean and modern but with a hint of fun, try this streamlined coat rack. When not in use, the rack looks like a stylish piece of wall art.
Overscaled Row of Hooks
There might only be three hooks on this rack, but they are big ones! This is perfect for a one- or two-person household.
Driftwood Wall Hook
A simple chunk of wood can become a useful wall hook. It comes in a range of colors and shapes.
Accordion Coat Rack, Large
One of my favorite designs for a coat rack is this accordion style. You can push it in or spread it out depending on how much wall space you have.
Modern Twig Coat Rack by Studio Liscious
Crafted with strips of birch plywood, this coat rack looks like tree branches growing out of the wall. It is both functional and beautiful.
Tabard Hooks
If you're looking for something completely different, how about these coat hooks that look almost like lampshades? You actually put your clothes under the shade to protect them from dust.
Grand Coat Hook
Sometimes all you want is a traditional hook. This cast iron one is beautiful in its simplicity.
Industrial C-Clamp Coatrack by Urban Wood & Steel
If you're looking for something with an industrial edge, this coat rack made with clamps and reclaimed wood would be perfect.
Bubble Bath Suction Hooks
These colorful plastic hooks attach with suction to the shower wall, bathtub or mirror. They'll keep toys and washcloths neat and tidy.
Oopsy Daisy Ceramic Ball Hook
Simple, clean and white, this ball hook would work well in a kitchen or bathroom, or even on a door.
Flip Coat Hook, Espresso
If you're tight on space, this coat rack might come in handy. Simply pull down a hook as you need it from the long horizontal bar.
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