No matter how big a home actually is, there always seems to be a lack of storage space, wouldn’t you agree? Needing more storage space has been a prominent issue many Australian homeowners have been facing lately as well as through the years, so drastic measures are known to have been taken to fix it.
Some people build additional rooms adjacent to their houses for that extra storage space while others transform their garden sheds or even fully functional rooms into storage units.
Sure, this method can be useful and work for some of us, especially when you need to store bigger items, but when it comes to storing everyday items like towels, clothes, coats, handbags and other accessories you don’t need to turn a whole wall into an overbearing cupboard or fill all your free space with drawers.
The solution to this issue is actually fairly simple. All you really need are some quality-made decorative hooks.
Decorative Hooks: A Two-in-One Sort of Deal
When talking about decorative hooks it’s important to note the duality the decor hook actually possesses.
On one hand, it is a completely functional accessory that’s able to effectively add more storage space to your home without the need for much effort or the complete transformation of whole rooms. On the other, it beautifies the space, bringing with it a bit of charm and a decorative splash that’s both timeless and novel at the same time.
Still, buying a good decorative hook is no easy job. For your hooks to work properly you’ll need to pay close attention to things like their style, their size, where you place them, and so on, so this article will be a sort of guide through the world of home decor hooks and how to make them fit seamlessly within any room of your house!
Before we begin our journey in the depths of home decor hooks it’s important to note that the kind of style your home already follows is crucial to any decision regarding them. Unless you’re starting with a clean slate you’re going to have to keep preexisting things in mind to get the best of both worlds.
Hallway/Entry
Even though the style of your home is of utmost importance in making the right decor hook decision, some things are still universal and ring true no matter if your home is all about minimalism or small details and trinkets are hiding in every corner.
One of these evergreen truths is the fact that the hallway or entry to your home is a very important room. Many don’t really pay attention to it, but when you think about it, your entry is like the opening line, the introduction or first impression your home gives before one gets to really know it.
The entry also happens to be one of those spaces that need decor hooks the most, both for the functionality as well as the decorative purposes, so making the right choice is absolutely crucial!
The best advice I can give you regarding choosing the perfect decorative hook for your hallway, aside from, of course, matching it with the rest of the furniture and detailing, is to make sure the hooks you choose are rounded well and won’t be able to damage anything that’s hanged on them.
Hooks with porcelain ball details or ones made of wrought iron are some universal ideas you should definitely consider.
Bathroom
Once the bathroom is in question things get just a little bit more complicated.
Choosing the right type of hook for the bathroom requires paying attention to three instead of two things. You’ll need to mind the already-established rules of style and functionality, but also make sure the material the hook is made of, as well as its design, are able to be kept completely clean and won’t be affected by moisture, water, or any similar happenings found in bathrooms.
As much as it may be alluring, avoiding iron is actually quite a smart choice, as iron is prone to corrosion when presented with water and oxygen. However, if you really like the style you can either ask whether a coated version exists or look into coatings yourself.
Such coatings will be able to annulate the corrosive tendencies of the iron hook and make it adapt to the bathroom atmosphere easily.
If all of this seems like too much work, however, stainless steel is one option you can look into and so are copper, silver, gold, porcelain, specially treated woods, and so on. When deciding on the material make sure to bear in mind what you’ll be hanging on the hook as well. If it’s going to serve as a storage space for robes, for example, avoid porcelain, while if you’re thinking of just using them to hang towels this material is functional and good-looking!
Bedrooms
Bedrooms are supposed to be sensual, private, and comfortable, so when you’re choosing hooks for them, make sure to follow the same line. Highly detailed and creative hooks go very well with any bedroom style and so do ones in subdued colours like brass, deep silver, rose gold, matte black, or bronze.
Always make sure to hang your hooks in places where they won’t be able to do any harm, but will most definitely be able to do their job and hold onto things. It’s smart to install a variety of decorative hooks in the bedroom to be able to store different items like purses, hats, worn clothes, and so on.
Keeping things neat and separated is always a great idea and the right hook is right here to help you achieve that clean-cut, put-together look you’ve been looking for!
