Coat Hook Extravaganza
Usually, when you think of coat hooks, you think of the front hall and the closets. You never really consider them as decorative, nor do you ever think of placing them in prime spots such as the bedroom or living room. Well, in the spirit of thinking outside the design box, I’m here to set you free when it comes to coat hooks.
I got this idea the other day on a visit to a friend’s place in Soho, New York City. All the artistic types live down there, and their decorating techniques are the envy of us suburbanites. As soon as I walked into his oversized living room, I noticed them there on the wall: 10 coat hooks, in various spots, various finishes, and various styles. At first I thought: what a weirdo. But then I reconsidered. These coat hooks were actually quite beautiful. He had silver ones, bronze ones, brass ones, modern ones, classic ones, large ones, and small ones. Some had things hanging on them, like a scarf, hat, or coat, and some were just empty, there for the sole purpose of whimsical design. I decided I really loved the idea. And while I’m not going to go that far with it, I do think that coat hooks are unique options for home decorating that often go unexplored.
For instance, why not place a gorgeous Victorian coat hook at the entrance to your bedroom? Sure, the winter coat is hanging in the closet already, but what about those silk scarves your wife hates to keep tucked away in a drawer all the time? Or that smart hat you bought to wear on fine evenings on the town when you are feeling old-school? Coat hooks don’t have to hide away, as they can be beautifully crafted pieces of hardware, as well as extremely useful within your home.
I hope this wasn’t too unconventional for my regular readers, but I thought I’d try shaking things up a bit this time. Let me know if you come up with any of your own coat hook ideas, I’d love to hear them.