The Clever Coat Storage Solution That's Perfect For Small Spaces

Small spaces can present an array of challenges for any homeowner, especially when you're dealing with abodes like studio apartments and tiny homes. Closet space can be very limited the smaller the space you have to work with, with many turning to the walls themselves for storage with various hooks and racks. If you also lack wall space, however, you may be looking to take full advantage of every single inch you do have. Instagram user @whitneyleighmorris presents an ingenious solution by installing retractable valet hooks that fold up when not in use to hang coats, bags, and hats.  

Longer than your typical wall hooks, valet hooks or rods come in various lengths, so you can hang several items on them at once, allowing ample space for clothing or accessories. Some have notches or grooves to hold hangers and items firmly in place. Hooks come in a variety of finishes to fit any style or aesthetic, like these stealthy Foldable Invisible Zinc Alloy Wall Hooks or the Angle Simple Folding Hook, Brushed Nickel. Because they practically disappear when not in use, they can help make a small entryway feel bigger.

Valet hooks not only keep the visual clutter of ungainly hook units and coat racks at bay, but they allow you to add valuable storage even in the most slender of spaces, like a sliver of empty wall or a window/door frame. This is especially useful if you lack a dedicated foyer or entryway and just need a hook to hang your outerwear on that's easily accessible as you come and go. You can even add it to the back of the door or on the side of an armoire or cabinet if you do not have space on the wall. 

Valet hooks also work for contents other than coats, placed anywhere you may need somewhere to hang things up temporarily. Hang one as the aesthetic addition your closet needs for functional storage. Or use one in the bathroom for towels, robes, and other items as you get ready. They're also great for drying hand-washed items or items wet from the rain. For a clutter-free entryway, assign one hook to each resident as a place to hang coats, jackets, and backpacks as soon as they arrive home. This will help eliminate clutter on the floor and surfaces.