Rustic Coat Rack

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While many people enjoy homes that have a modern design, other people prefer to live in rustic splendor. Despite what many people believe, rustic does not mean worn out and old fashioned, in fact there are many rustic homes that are a combination of warmth, imagination and their own style of sophistication. One item of furniture that can enhance your rustic décor while being functional is the rustic coat rack.
 
Rustic coat racks come in a variety of styles and looks. There are free standing rustic coat racks which are sometimes called hall trees, wall mounted racks and coat racks that combine benches, mirrors and shelves for a more unique look. Here is just a small sample of some of the different types or rustic coat racks you can find.
 
The Free Standing Rustic Coat Rack

The free standing rustic coat rack can be used in an entry way or mud room or laundry room. Free standing racks come in a variety of designs from those that are little more than a tall wooden log of cedar or other wood with wooden pegs to hang coats on, to beautiful carved designs with iron hooks. Some look like totem poles, some are carved into animal shapes such as bears and still others are simply carved wooden poles with satin finishes and delicate curves.
 
Wall Coat Racks

Wall hanging coat racks can be something as simple as a plank with hooks but are often oars, horse shoes, deer heads, bears, deer, cowboy silhouettes or silhouettes of mountains, trees, flowers and fields. This type of rustic coat rack not only serves as a place to hang your purse or coat, but also as wall art as well.
 
Perhaps some of the most beautiful of the rustic racks for the wall are those with etched mirrors depicting beautiful etching done right in the glass and adding sophistication to your rustic décor. There are also coat racks that are shelves with pegs for hanging coats on the other side that are attractive as well.
 
Bench Coat Racks

One of the most functional of all the rustic coat racks is the bench coat rack, these pieces of furniture offer you a place to hang your coat, to sit to take off your boots and often a storage space under the bench seat which provides extra storage space for those odds and ends. These racks look great in entryways or bedrooms adding old fashion charm to whatever room they are in.
 
Who says your rustic décor has to be simple and old fashioned? With the right choice of rustic furniture and your own sense of style your rustic home can be both warm and sophisticated and a rustic coat rack can help create just the right style for you.