If you find an accordion type coat rack with pegs and install it in the bathroom, it works well for storing extra bathroom tissue. A similar type attacked to the inside of a closet door makes the perfect place to store scarves, ties and belts. It helps to keep these small items off the floor and handy to find in those times of hurry.

Coat Rack Tree

If you want to organize your garage, a coat stand can be setup for use to hold tools. You can attach a string loop or even an s-hook to the tool so that it quickly and easily can be hung on the former coat racks. Nail aprons and hammers also can hang on the coat trees. The rack is perfect for hanging rakes, shovels and hoes. Keep an eye out for used coat racks at garage or yard sales for this purpose.

Coat Rack Tree

In the kitchen, a coat tree can also be used for organization. The coat rack makes a sturdy place to hang coffee mugs or it can even be used as a pot rack or to hang kitchen utensils. You can make a very nice looking coat stand by purchasing brass coat hooks at the hardware store and attaching them to a nicely finished piece of one by four wood. The one by four should be at least eighteen inches in length so that it can be attached through the wallboard and into the studs of the wall. The will give it sufficient strength to hold the heavy coats.

Different Styles of Coat Racks

Coat Rack Tree