Metal rails keep being among the top storage and organization solutions in our homes as they have a whole number of advantages and the only disadvantage I can name is that they don’t fit every style. Let’s take a look at these advantages and ways to implement metal rails into your home.
What Are Metal Rail Advantages?
Metal rails are very durable and functional, comfortable in using and match many decor styles. Attaching a metal rail is very easy and works for many spaces, it’s a renter-friendly idea. What I like most of all is that such storage looks very lightweight, and it’s essential for small spaces.
Entryways And Mudrooms
If there’s no space for a rack or you want to get more vertical storage, a metal rail is your choice. It will easily fit even the smallest space and it can be attached to an existing shelf or rack. A metal rail here, in the entryway, can be used to hang bags, keys and umbrellas and much other stuff. If you need, you can also hang wire baskets and usual ones, fabric sacks and other things.
The entryway is done with a black rail for hanging clothes, a stool and a floor mirror.
The entryway is done with two built-ins with rails and matching copper shoe shelves.
This tiny entryway looks gorgeously eclectic: box shelves, a shelf with a rail, a vintage mirror and lamps personalize the space. (via apartmenttherapy).
A mudroom can be done with a long rail for hanging clothes, add a ledge for art on top.
A chic gold rail is a lovely idea for hanging clothes and baskets. (via livinginashoebox).
Kitchens
A kitchen is perhaps the most popular space for using a rail. It can be attached to a wall, a backsplash, cabinets and even to the window! Metal rails are perfect to store mugs, pans, lids, food and of course utensils. For those who cook a lot, I’d say that a rail is the most popular piece for having utensils at hand. Organizing a home coffee station? Rails are what you need! Attach them to the wall and you will get a lot of storage space for mugs, and all of them will be seen very well. Want to make storage and display of your beautiful vintage pans? Get rails! Need some storage space for veggies or candies? Add rails and hang wire baskets.
A small rail is enough to organize stuff in your kitchen, add hooks and voila.
A rail for clothes and bags is a perfect solution for a small entryway where you want place a floor rack.
A rail in the kitchen can be used for hanging mugs, utensils and even decor if you want.
This breakfast station is organized with shelves and a rail for mugs, some utensils and gadgets, decor and baskets.
If you need more vertical storage, you may go not only for a rail but also for a wire basket hanging, where you can place more stuff.
Copper rails on the wall can help you not only storing pieces but also to create a beautiful display.
This metal rail is finished off with wire baskets to store fruits and veggies at hand.
The refined kitchen shows off beautiful forest green cabinets and white surfaces plus a gold rail for hanging uensils and mugs.
I love the combo of the gold rail and baskets hanging, they look so cute and cozy together!.
If it seems that there's no space for rails in the kitchen, attach them to the window and hang what you need instead of curtains.
The open kitchen is done with IKEA pieces with open storage and drawers, a long rail for hanging stuff and wire baskets.
Racks, rails and magnet storage are a great combo to store a lot of small stuff, utensils and even tableware.
This small built-in kitchen is done with a cabinet, a cooker, a sink, a shelf and a rail for utensils.
A small rail on the backsplash is enough to hang some mugs and keep them at hand.
Metal rails with hooks are always among the best solutions to organize a kitchen.
A duo of kitchen carts, metal shelves and a rail are a lovely idea for organizing a cooking space in the kitchen. (via brit).
Slate blue and grey look very chic with gold, so this gold rail stands out very cool. (via apartmenttherapy).
A couple of metal rails is great for hanging stuff, a magnetic piece is added for knives. (via blog).
A couple of rails can be attached right to the cabinets to hold mugs or utensils. (via hunker).
Finish off a laundry with copper rails, this is essential for comfortable drying. (via looklingerlove).
The stained shelf is done with a rail, where not wire but usual baskets are hanging. (via stylebyemilyhenderson).
Closets
Makeshift closets are a big thing today as they allow to create a functional clothes storage space very quickly and easily and to enjoy the look of your favorite outfits, besides, such closets look very lightweight. A metal rail of any kind is a must for such a closet, you can even have several ones finishing the space with dressers and open shelves. Rails are amazing for sneaky spaces, for example, attic corners, and they allow to hang your clothes there, too. Rails are perfect not only for adults’ but also for kids’ closets, and you can organize your kid’s space with rails, too.
This serene space is done with a long minimalist dresser and a black rail over it for hanging clothes and bags.
This attic mini closet is organized with a rail used to hang some clothes, which is a cool way to use this awkward nook.
The closet is done with open shelves, a long rail, a dresser and some lovely decor.
This mini closet is composed of copper rails and a file cabinet used for storage.
This makeshift closet is done with industrial copper rails and some dressers and it's a great idea to store clothes.
This minimal closet is done with a sleek dresser and a long rail for clothes hanging.
This small makeshift closet shows off a minimal dresser and a large rail for hanging clothes.
This is one more idea of a makeshift closet: a shelf with a rail, a couple of dressers.
The closet is furnished with a rail, a dresser, a rail for accessories and some chic decor.
A rail for hanging clothes is a great solution to save space, and it can be attached anywhere.
The closet is done with stained dressers and baskets, with some decor and a copper rail for hanging clothes.
Here's a chic makeshift closet with a low dresser, a shelf with a rail attached.
The small attic corner can be used to advantage, too! Here's a copper rail for hanging clothes.
A nursery can be also organized with a rail, and here it's a tiny makeshift closet. (via solebich).
This small rail hanging from the ceiling is a cool way to store some clothes without adding wardrobes, stools or other furniture.
This laconic niche closet is done with a floating dresser, a shelf with a rail and that's enough for a small wardrobe.