Hall Trees

Hall tree with bench sizes and entryway fit

A hall tree with bench seating should fit the wall it stands against and still leave room to sit down and pull on shoes. Widths here run 23.5 to 70 inches, depths 13.5 to 19.7 inches and heights 64.2 to 79.7 inches, and most models include a bench.

Where the listing gives it, seat height runs 13.6 to 18.8 inches, low enough to sit and tie laces. Measure the wall first, and keep the bench out of the swing of the front door.

Hall tree with shoe storage and drawers

A hall tree with shoe storage keeps footwear off the floor in shelves, cubbies or cabinets on the lower part of the unit. Most models here include storage of some kind, and some add drawers, open shelves, cabinet doors or a dedicated shoe section.

Open shelves let damp shoes air out, while drawers and doors hide gloves, leashes and keys. A few models also build in LED lights, which help in a dim entry.

Entryway hall tree placement and safety

An entryway hall tree works best on a wall near the door but clear of the door's swing, with an open walkway past it. In a narrow hall, choose a slimmer, shallower model; in a mudroom or wide foyer, a wider unit gives room for two people to sit.

A hall tree is tall, and coats on the hooks add weight up high, so anchor it to a wall stud with an anti-tip strap and keep heavier items low.

Modern hall tree materials and construction

A modern hall tree here is built from MDF, particleboard or engineered wood panels, and many models set those panels on a metal frame. Some add linen or rattan details, and select designs have an arched top or an antique finish.

Black and white are the most common finishes, with gray, blue, cream and oak also available. Dust panels with a soft dry cloth, wipe spills right away, and keep standing water off board edges, where it can cause swelling.

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