• Storage capacity: Garment racks may have one, two, or three hanging racks, shelves for shoes, or several shelves for sweaters, socks, and storage boxes. Also consider where you want to store the rack. Measure carefully to make sure you get a rack that will fit within the designated area. • Mobility: Wheels or no wheels—with garment racks, that’s the question. If dance competitions, theater productions, or events are in your future, a mobile unit with wheels could be handy. However, if the rack will be in your closet where it never sees the light of day, a freestanding model without wheels will probably do. • Material: Garment racks are typically wood, bamboo, or metal. Metal models, especially heavy-duty steel racks, offer better durability. However, their industrial appearance doesn’t work for everyone. If metal isn’t for you, wood’s warm, homey feel complements a different design style.
Top pick overall: IRIS USA Standing Clothing Rack
This standalone garment rack from Iris is roughly 40 inches tall and features hanging storage combined with a shelving unit in one. A solid choice for entryways, bedrooms, and any location where looks are a consideration, the rack features a stylish angled frame and four mesh shelves finished in black metal that are ready to be augmented with books, potted plants, and any other small decorative items. The rod supports up to 22 pounds, the bottom shelf can hold 13, and each side shelf can hold 6, making this item a surprisingly sturdy yet unassuming piece of furniture that blends right into any space. This heavy-duty rack from Simple Houseware is the ultimate storage solution for large quantities of clothing thanks to its unique combination of raw industrial style and ease of mobility. It can support a load of up to 400 pounds without a hitch and features a 62-inch-long hanging bar and 3-inch brake casters, plus a unique Z-shaped base that adds extra support without being cumbersome. At a height of 62 inches, it’s also roomy enough to hold long garments like coats and dresses without dragging them on the ground. Tap into the versatility of your entryway or small, unused space in hallways and corners with this wall-mounted garment rack from Oyydecor. Its industrial-inspired combination of wood and metal help it blend into the structure of its surroundings, and its 44-inch length and 150-pound weight limit make it a superb way to spruce up tight areas and get extra clothes off the ground without using up precious floor space. The 10-inch-deep shelf up top is a great place for placing plants, picture frames, keys, lamps, or any other odds and ends the space might require, too. Here’s a garment rack option that’s a bit more of a hybrid, offering the stability and frame of a furniture piece with the portability of a modular system. It boasts 68 inches of vertical storage space, two 28-inch hanging rods, and five shelves all in one unit, making it ideal for a combination of hanging garments and shoes, hats or other miscellaneous items. It’s only 19.3 inches deep, so it excels at maximizing use of vertical space without sacrificing floor space, and because it’s composed of interlocking pieces, it’s incredibly easy to set up and tear down in a hurry.
