Best Hall Trees for Your Home

Their all-in-one storage design
makes hall trees more versatile than most other types of entryway furniture.
Depending on their size, they can fit nearly anywhere in your home, including narrow hallways and entryways. Here are some ideas on how to use a hall tree in your home:

• Welcome center in a foyer or front entryway for guests to leave coats, hats and shoes.
• Drop-station in a mudroom
  or near a backdoor for shoes, bags, umbrellas and more.
• Convenient storage for kids’ sports gear, school gear and backpacks.
• Organization in a laundry room for hanging
  bulky clothing and storing laundry supplies.
• Pet gear organizer for leashes, harnesses, outerwear and toys.

Wherever and however you decide to use a hall tree, it’s important to measure your space
before making a purchase.

• Measure the height, width and depth of your space.
• Ensure the depth of the hall tree
  won’t obstruct the flow of foot traffic.
• If placed near an entrance door or closet door, take the swing of the door into account to make sure it doesn't hit the hall tree when opening.

Once you have your space measurements, you can consider the size of the hall tree you need. Typically, hall trees are sized by their width. When looking at these standard sizes, remember to also consider the height and depth of the hall tree
to make sure
it fits in your space.

• Heights range from 24 inches to over 74 inches tall.
• Slender hall trees: 12 to 18 inches
  wide; ideal for hallways and tight entryways.
• Small hall trees:
  18 to 24 inches wide; ideal for hallways, entryways and smaller rooms.
• Medium hall trees: 24 to 30 inches wide; ideal for hallways, most entryways and most rooms.
• Large hall trees:
  30 to 36 inches wide;
  ideal for long hallways, some entryways and most rooms.
• Extra-large hall trees:
  36 to 42 inches wide; ideal for long hallways, large entryways or foyers and rooms with a good amount of free wall space.
• Even larger hall trees wider than 42 inches are available and are ideal for foyers and larger rooms.

Tip: Consider a corner hall tree if space is a concern.

Hall trees will have either hooks or rods
to hang clothing and accessories. They’ll also typically include other helpful features, such as cubbies or benches.
The best hall tree for your home should have a combination
of features
you’ll use daily.

• Hall trees with benches give you a place to sit when taking off your shoes. They also create a convenient drop spot for heavy bags.
• Hall trees with cubbies are great for storing shoes or other small accessories.
• If you need more hallway or entryway storage, consider
  a hall tree with shelves. A shelf at the top of the hall tree can be used for out-of-season storage, while shelves within reach can be used for
  decorative items or on-the-go needs like car keys.
• If you prefer concealed storage, hall trees with cabinets are a great choice. Tuck your items neatly out of sight
  in cabinets that can be above the hanging space, underneath a bench or on the sides of the hall tree.
• Hall trees with drawers are another good option for storing keys, wallets, loose change or other pocket items.
• Get a hall tree with a mirror to check your appearance one last time before going out.

These features are available for every style of hall tree, so you don’t have to compromise on appearance for functionality.

Classic hall trees look like traditional pieces of furniture. They often have moulding and cabinets and, for this reason, may be deeper than other hall tree styles. A classic hall tree can blend in with
many different styles of homes but pairs best with traditional and transitional styles.

Similar to
classic style, farmhouse hall trees have a simple and traditional design. They combine
traditional shapes with rustic colors and detailing. This style brings warmth and simplicity
to your home and pairs well with rustic, classic and transitional home decor.

Industrial hall trees feature exposed metal and natural wood tones. Since the industrial style takes inspiration from urban architecture, industrial hall trees have straight and clean lines that pair well with modern decor. Their use of natural wood also makes them a good fit for rustic style homes.

Modern hall trees share a lot in common with industrial hall trees. Both styles put an emphasis on function, rather than on decorative details. They both might feature materials like metal and leather, but modern hall trees
tend to be simpler and more uniform in their materials. By contrast, industrial style hall trees may use many different types of materials at once.

Modern style hall trees look best with other modern decor or mixed with industrial decor.

Rustic hall trees use nature-inspired shapes and colors, featuring warm-toned woods
and occasional metal hardware. They’re more decorative than modern or industrial
styles, but more rugged looking than farmhouse hall tree designs. Rustic hall trees work best with other rustic furniture, but they can also blend in well with either industrial or farmhouse styles.