My son doesn't have a coat closet when you walk into his house. Everyone just throws their coats or whatever over his sofa. This rack works perfectly in the corner behind the front door. It is sleek and doesn't take a lot of room which he doesn't have anyway. It is heavy so there's no worry about tipping over when little ones are around. This is the best purchase I've ever made to solve a space problem. Don't hesitate to buy if you are short on space!