The Best Types of Hangars for a Small Closet
I write a lot about decluttering and organizing things, especially when it comes to closets, and that’s because I’m constantly doing major overhauls of my own closets. Multi-tiered cascading hangers that can hold multiple items of clothing are the ideal solution for small closets, but there are several different types that serve different functions. Before you buy the first set you see, let me help you figure out which one best suits your needs.
Various types of cascading hangers
There are several different types of cascading hangers you can purchase. Now I have two of them: a hanging metal chain and a more rigid plastic one.
I’ve mostly used plastic ones in the past, but the first major downside is that they can break under too much weight, or the weight can slowly pull down the part that hangs around the rod, deforming it. and ultimately renders it useless. For these reasons, I went through a lot of plastic ones, so I ordered metal ones a few months ago.
However, metal ones have their own problems. Although they are much stronger, support more weight and do not deform, the smooth movement of the chain is extremely annoying when you try to move it on the rod. I keep the shelving unit behind a coat rack (which is itself a tip for closet organization), so I constantly have to move hanging pieces to access stacked items on the shelf. If you take the chain hanger from the top and drag it along the rod, almost always two or three hangers will fall out of their slots on the chain, which doesn’t happen with the harder plastic version.
Choosing a cascade hanger
If your clothes are lightweight or you have to move hangers frequently, choose something stiff, such as:
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Pack of eight plastic compact hangers from Gillraj . ($8.99)
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100 individual hooks that can be attached to regular hangers , so you can make a clothing chain of any length. ($9.99)
If your clothes are heavier, consider metal versions for maximum holding power:
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Pack of six hanging chains . ($6.99)
If you want the best of both worlds—a rigid, non-deforming , and durable cascading hanger—split the difference with this slotted metal hanger:
Additionally, you can also use over-the-door hangers to store heavier items such as coats, blazers, and dresses. They’re relatively inexpensive and make it much easier to see all your stuff when you open the door. If you pretend hard enough, it’s almost like a dressing room.