One thing I’ve learned about living in a compact home is that your doors aren’t just for closing. Making them multi-functional by adding a rack is an easy fix for a big but cyclical problem: Having enough hooks for guests to hang their coats.
That’s why I was thrilled to spot this heavy-duty five-hook rack for just 69 cents on Walmart. It’s perfect for a damage-free expansion of your small entryway, so guests are not bamboozled and left holding their winter garments awkwardly.
Why I’m snapping up this renter-friendly coat hook for my tiny entryway
Available in two colors, this sturdy over-the-door rack fits standard doors and can be put on and taken off without damage. Add it when guests are coming, and pack away when they're gone.
You may have heard the adage: ‘There isn’t room to swing a cat in here’, and that is honestly the best way to describe my compact entryway. It’s a few feet wide, and about six feet long with three, yes three, doors entering it.
Whilst it’s not practical to add an over-the-door hook rack to the back of my front door, the bathroom and living room doors in the entryway are prime for acting as an extra coat holding spot when guests are in and out over the winter season of increased socializing.
This is great for small homes, apartments, and open plan living, especially if you want the small space storage solution to be transient. Pop the metal Walmart rack over the door ahead of guests, and tuck it away when they’re gone. It takes just a few seconds to make your guests feel welcome, and won’t damage your door or walls in the process. It’s a triple winner.
It also fits most standard doors with a width range of 1 3/8” to 1½” thick and is available in black or white to help blend in with most aesthetics with ease. The top hook is longer than the rest to stop handbags, coats and scarves from being pushed off by accident from full lower hooks.
Whilst the item isn’t available for pick up, it can be sent directly to your home with around a two-week estimated delivery, depending on where you are in the US. And though the individual item doesn’t yet have any user reviews, you can trigger Walmart’s refund policy if you’re not happy or if there is any issue.
And honestly, with the tiny price point of just 69 cents and two colors to choose from, you can’t really go wrong with this pick.
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If you’re after faster delivery or need a little bit more for your space, here are my other top picks for expanding your entryway storage and easily having some extra handy storage this winter.
This sleek and stylish coat rack, you’ll have 12 extra sturdy hooks for hats, coats and scarves this winter. It’s made from a sturdy and durable mix of stainless steel and aluminium and comes with a one-year limited warranty.
I have hooks like this over every door on the first floor of my home. The discreet, simple design is easy to slot onto any door in guest-heavy areas too. This item is available in packs of eight and 16, too.
Enjoy a more classic and still renter-friendly option in this metal seven-hook addition. It’s waterproof and rustproof, so when it’s not needed, you can store it anywhere in your home, from the garage to the attic, shed, or balcony storage bin.
If it’s time for a bigger entryway upgrade, this slim multi-functional bench hits many pain points: Store shoes, hang coats, and have somewhere to sit, even in the tiniest of entry points.
Easily free up your existing coats by only storing one by your door, and putting the rest in a vacuum storage bag. Make sure garments are clean, dry, and free from sharp edges, then use your vacuum to suction down the bag’s volume.
A classic hook that attaches to your wall and doesn’t damage it? These Command Hooks are an updated offering from the brand that’s synonymous with rental life, and also perfect if you want to keep doors and floors free this winter. 4lb capacity
Next, delve into stylish entryway ideas and entryway feng shui tips to make your space as welcoming as it can be.
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