The Top 5 Garment Racks For Short Term Rentals

Your guests are traveling from far away to a new place and garment racks aren’t something they are thinking actively about. They could be in town for a few days or might be staying for a couple of months. Whatever their plan, they are sure to carry lots of clothes with them. To let them settle in, it is important to make them feel at home. This starts with giving them home like convenience to arrange their clothes as they prefer.

If they are chucked into a room with no furniture to unpack their clothes, they are going to feel as if they are living out of a suitcase. They are not going to get that homely feeling. It will leave them feeling alienated and uncomfortable. Solving this is an easy fix. If you don’t want the money or floor space for a wardrobe then you can get a garment rack for easy organization. Let us guide you through the process of buying one.

What to look for in a garment rack?

There are many things you have to consider here. The type of rack, its material, and finish, the capacity of the rack, its height, length and depth, presence of shelves, whether it has wheels, is there any assembly required, is it collapsible and the weight that it can bear. This may seem like a lot but it is easy to break down.

1. The type of rack depends on its location in the room and the purpose. If it is going to be used exclusively for clothes then you don’t need racks for placing shoes or shelves for knick-knacks. If you don’t have the other organizers in the room, then you can get racks with all the additions that make it a one-stop organizer. Look for racks with extra hooks on the side or back to hang things like purses and towels.
2. The material and finish depend on the rest of the room’s furniture. Metal mostly fits into any room. It is also sturdy and should come with an anti-rust coating to boot. If you are going for wooden options then make sure it matches the decor of the other furniture in the room.
3. The capacity depends on the type of guests that you mostly have in your property. If they are families, you need something with double racks. If you are catering to mostly singles or couples, single racks tend to be enough.
4. The height, length, and depth depend on the placement of the rack in the room. It also dictates its load-bearing capacity to some extent. When in doubt go for something bigger than what you think you might need as people tend to underestimate in this matter. Also, more space will mean that the clothes are not bunched together and have room to breathe.
5. Whether you need shelves depends on whether you are offering enough storage through other furniture in the house. It is good to have all the guests’ possessions in one central place though.
6. Make sure the rack is collapsible, easy to assemble and has wheels to easily move around. That way you and your guests have the freedom to use it how you both want. 

There is a large variety when it comes to buying these. The most important thing to remember is that there is no wrong answer. Having something is better than nothing and your guests will thank you for it. So don’t overthink this if you having trouble picking the right one.

If you have an open or walk-in closet, get something that will fit within it. It becomes the guests’ very own personal grooming station. They will love it!

Recommendations from Amazon:

Simple Houseware Standard Rod Garment Rack: If you want something that is minimal in its style and doesn’t cost too much either then this one is a good choice. For under $30 you can have this single rod garment rack. It does not have a shoe rack or double rods but it has a sturdy construction as it is built with heavy-duty steel. This would be great for single travelers and if you have some space within a closet.

Metal Garment Rack Heavy Duty: This one can be had in two variants – one with a single-tier lower shelf and another with a two-tiered lower shelf. This makes for a great coat rack cum shoe rack to be placed near the door. With a simple design and single color polish, this can fit into any room.  It comes with a 12-month warranty.

AmazonBasics Double Hanging Rod Garment Rolling Closet Organizer Rack: This garment rack has upper and lower hanging rods and a side-swing adjustable-height arm hanger. It is inexpensive compared to others with its features. It has a 400-pound weight capacity which should be enough for a rack full of clothes tightly packed together. It has wheels so it should be movable around the room. It has an easy tool-less assembly.

Bamboo Wood Clothing Garment Rack with Shelves: We picked this one just because it is so different from the other options on Amazon. It is made of bamboo subjected to whole board processing and high-temperature carbonization. It is polished and varnished to make the surface smooth and waterproof. The bamboo texture adds elegance to any room. It does not have wheels to move around but it is very easy to assemble and collapse.

Seville Classics 5-Tier Free Standing Metal Garment Rack: Finally for a premium cost you have this amazing fusion of metal and wood that creates something that looks like it belongs in a showroom. It comes in 4 colors and has plenty of space for organizing. It comes in three styles – fixed, expandable and adjustable so that you can pick one that matches your room size and style. It also has a sturdy frame that includes an X-brace for better stability.

Precautions to take:

Make sure to get extra accessories like hanger and air fresheners to go along with your purchase. The hangers will help keep the clothes organized and the air freshener will keep the clothes airy and fresh when they are hung close together in the closet.

Have fun wow’ing your guests with garment racks of all shapes and sizes!

Love,
Scooch and Steve