Garment Racks
Deluxe Racks
The closest thing you can get on the retail market that resembles a commercial grade garment rack is the Intermetro Garment Rack exclusively sold by the purveyor of high end home organization, The Container Store. The rack's dimensions are 18" x 48" x 77-1/2" and it comes in silver, black or white. All options provide a heavy-duty chrome-plated steel rod and heavy-duty casters. Above the rod is a shelf for hats or purses. You can even buy clear shelf liners ($7 to $10) to prevent smaller items from slipping through. The price for this rack depends on the type of finish you want, ranging from $151.89 to $165.89.
Intermetro is also sold at retailer Hold Everything, in a different version but is built of the same materials. Called the Lexington, this garment rack comes with top and bottom shelving that holds up to 500 lbs. and a rod that holds up to 75 lbs. of garments and comes with the basic strong casters. The total weight capacity with casters is 500 lbs., and it comes in chrome or white. Based on your color choice, the garment rack runs from $150 to $200. The Lexington also comes with ability to add more shelving or rods at an extra cost ranging from $39 to $60. It is $89 for the deluxe set of casters.
Space and Cost Economy
Don't have enough room in your house or budget for the deluxe garment rack? Try the folding version. Not only can it be easily stored flat under a bed or in a closet, but it also costs a lot less than the deluxe version. The Container Store offers two types. The Clothes Butler can be used in many different capacities whether in the guest room or in the laundry room. At 36" x 25-3/4" x 60-3/4" it can be easily rolled from room to room and costs about $30. The other version is a folding X-Frame garment rack which serves the same roles as the Clothes Butler however at 22-1/2" x 19-1/2" x 59-1/2" it can be folded easily to less than 3" and can be stored in tight spaces like in between your washer and dryer or your closet when not in use.
Discount Stores
Discount stores are finally savvy to home organization and are making garment racks sturdier and better looking to keep up with the competition. Target offers its version of the commercial garment rack at a lower price. For about $50 you get a solid chrome plated steel garment rack with heavy-duty casters. You can use it for coats for holiday parties and fold it down for storage. The rack expands from 50 to 74" wide as well. In the event that you have overnight guests, Target offers a convenient garment/luggage rack combo for about $30 called the Whitmore Luggage Rack. Made of chromed steel and nylon webbing, this rack provides a place for guests to unpack their bags and hang up their shirts and jackets.
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