If you’re living in an apartment with little to no closet space, don’t worry, there are other options. Sure, a clothes dresser may seem like the next best choice, but if the room is small already, having a furniture piece that takes up more width is probably not the way to go. This is where freestanding clothing racks become the perfect alternative.
Freestanding clothing racks are generally compact and take up little space, not to mention easier to build and place than a dresser. But why should you choose a freestanding clothing rack over a dresser? Besides taking up less space, they can add to the room’s ambiance depending on the material chosen. Go with a metal or steel design to give the room a vintage, industrial feeling. Or try experimenting with different colored wood to give your room a more modern or comforting look. Even a DIY-PVC pipe clothing rack can make the room look wider. Unlike a dresser, clothing racks are usually very portable. Most come with wheels for easy transportation, but even without, freestanding clothing racks are lightweight enough to move to different rooms. Plus, if you already have enough closet space, a clothing rack would be functional and look just as good as a coat rack or a piece of decor. So give clothing racks a try to elevate your closet space.
Best Clothing Racks and Wardrobes
1.) Shanaya Adjustable Rolling Clothes Rack | $39.99
This simple silver steel clothes rack is simple but does the job. The steel frame makes it durable and long-lasting. It includes a bottom shelf with additional space for boxes, shoes, or storage. The rack is adjustable in height and width, allowing more clothes to fit. It doesn’t hurt that there are a lot of positive reviews about how sturdy it is and how easy it is to assemble.
2.) Terraza 39.8” Clothes Rack | $79.99
Coming in a white/light brown and a black/dark brown option, the Terraza clothes rack can make any space look organized and chic. It features a single rod that can fit up to 40 garments and four shelves to the side to store any additional clothing or personal items. The structure is metal, and the shelves are made with manufactured wood. This is a great option if you are looking for something more modern.
3.) Atticus 35.8” Portable Wardrobe | $38.99
The Atticus Portable Wardrobe has a different take on a clothing rack. While it’s still a rack, there’s also a breathable fabric that surrounds it. It can store up to 36 hangers or 14 suit coat hangers. The fabric that surrounds the rack is mainly to prevent dust, but if you have a storage room with clothes that need to be hung and don’t have anything to hang them on, this would be a great choice to store seasonal clothing without them getting dusty.
4.) Trinity Mobile Closet Organizer | $136.99
The dark bronze mobile closet organizer looks like it could belong in the kitchen because it’s that versatile. Equipped with two hanging rods, five adjustable shelves, and hooks to store your clothes, suits, shoes, and accessories. There are even wheels at the bottom of the clothes rack to help you move it from room to room with ease. Plus, if you don’t need a clothes rack anymore, this one could double, or triple, as a kitchen rack or for decor.
5.) Hanni Clothes Rack | $88.99
This Gracie Oaks clothes rack is a great choice for those who want to add a touch of wood to their industrial lifestyle. Made out of metal and Charter oak, the one-rod, two-shelf rack provides the perfect amount of space to hold your coats, shirts, and accessories. The metal frame is powder-coated, and it’s been safety-tested to help reduce tip-over accidents, especially in an apartment with children or pets.
6.) Honey Can Do Z-Frame Wardrobe | $134.99
This cool Z-frame clothes rack looks like a ladder and art piece simultaneously. With a sleek, rustic vibe, it’s sure to become the centerpiece in any room that you put it in. It features two clothes rods if you want to separate your outerwear from your innerwear or your bottoms from your tops. There are four shelves for your shoes, accessories, or decor. Reviews say that it’s easy to assemble, sturdy, and looks amazing.
7.) Rylaey Clothing and Garment Racks | $124.99
If you’re looking for something that’s not just a rack with shelves, then check out the Rylaey rack and shelf combo. Described as a “retro-modern” style, this lovely rack features a long rod for your longer items and a shorter rod for tees and shorts. Instead of having boxes for your smaller items of clothing, this rack has two shelves where undergarments, socks, and whatever else can be stored. There is even overhead space for larger items. The reviews are positive, saying it’s incredibly sturdy and easy to assemble.
8.) Remigia Clothes Rack | $182.99
If you have an apartment or room with more space, this extra large clothes rack is ideal. It is considered a heavy-duty item, which means the frame will be heavy but durable. This clothes rack features two rods that can fit shorter and longer items, five smaller shelves in the middle to fit anything from shoes to small accessories, two shelves below the rods for bigger and heavier items, and flat overhead space for anything else.
This rack also includes four tree-shaped, diagonal hooks on each side of the rack to hold bags, scarves, etc. The rack is designed super sturdy so that there is no wobbling or collapsing. With a black, powder-coated metal frame and dark brown wood shelves, this clothes rack will surely pop out in any room. It’s excellent for those with many clothes and accessories to store without other closet space. It’s also great for people who don’t have a lot of clothes but have a lot of decor or accessories they would want to display.
