When decorating a home, one area that is often overlooked is the front entryway. This is a dreadful faux pas, as the entry is the first thing guests see when they walk through the door.

It should be welcoming, inviting, and well organized. The most important detail in achieving this is a unique wall coat rack. There are many variations and styles to choose from- here are a few suggestions that will meet your specific needs.

If your decor scheme is utilitarian and sleek, or if you have a very small entryway, try a set of burnished silver hooks located on the wall directly behind your door. This allows coats to be easily accessed, yet out of the way when not needed.

If your home is more classically or vintage styled, your first visit needs to be to your local thrift shop. Sturdy and timeless coat racks can be found there for a reasonable price. A lovely oak or pine rack would complement any hall, providing a centerpiece from which to draw design inspiration.

For those with children, your best bet would be to search out a rack featuring a shelf or two, with sturdy pegs at the bottom. Hats, scarves, mittens and more can be placed on the shelves, allowing the morning rush to be a little less hectic. Small children especially will feel independent as they are able to hang up their jacket on its own peg. The rack may even be personalized with name tags designating a peg and shelf for each child!

There are other variations to choose from, of course- wrought iron, rustic branches, futuristic steel and glass- there is really no limit to the uniqueness that can be achieved when the time is taken to pick out that perfect wall rack. If after all your searching you have still not stumbled across the piece of your dreams, you may have a do-it-yourself adventure ahead of you! Making your own unique coat rack can be done easily with a little help from your local hardware or lumber store.

You can select each component with care, ensuring that the finished product is exactly what you need. Advice on aesthetic and assembly can be had in large quantities from various websites, if necessary. Your finished project will bring a unique sense if satisfaction- you'll be able to point it out to visitors and say "I made that!".

All in all, a wall coat rack is an essential part of any functioning home that is often forgotten or simply overlooked. It can quickly and easily rejuvenate a lackluster entry or hall, especially when you don't have a dedicated coat closet. There is no other fix quite as fast or inexpensive. Now that you have some information to get you started, you are ready to begin your search for the perfect unique wall coat rack.