Hang Your Hat on a Hall Tree

Beautiful Furniture Pieces Are Functional, Too If you're tired of taking up valuable closet space with bulky coats, a nicely crafted hall tree can be the perfect solution: Not only is it a long-lasting piece of timeless furniture, it also gives you closet space for other things. When you're playing host to guests, no longer do you have to open your messy closets, bearing all for the world to see: Instead, just take your guests' hats and coats and hang them on your stylish hall tree. It's thought hall trees came about during Victorian times, when they were handcrafted in regal-looking oak, walnut and other fine woods. Many of today's hall tress continue to be crafted with the finest woods. Other hall trees offer more modern flair with metal or wrought iron construction. No matter if your home is traditionally decorated or has a more modern look, there's certainly a hall tree to fit your home.

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Before buying a hall tree, consider the space where you will place the piece of furniture. Because hall trees come in many shapes and sizes, it's important to know how much space you have to hang your hat.

If you opt for a larger hall tree, you might consider a unit that has a built-in chest. These chests are particularly handy for storing out-of-season coats, or maybe even those galoshes for Spring downpours.

Hall tree chests double as small seating areas: These are great spaces to sit down to take off your shoes before tracking mud through the house.

Some hall trees include mirrors, which is particularly convenient considering hall trees are most often placed in the entryway of a home. Right before you step out the door, take a quick look in your hall tree mirror to make sure you' re looking your best!

Although hall trees stand in the corner, oftentimes away from the main living areas of your home, a hall tree is one of the most practical pieces of furniture you can own.