It will help keep items such as coats, hats, scarves, purses, and phones readily available to grab as you go out the door. But it isn’t just for a hallway or entryway.
Placing an entryway storage bench near your front door will allow you a place to gather those last-minute items before you rush out the door. It would serve as a hat rack and a coat stand.
Perhaps you and your family regularly exit through the back of the home or the garage.
Placing a hall tree or armoire in a hallway is often more of a decor choice. Antique hall trees passed along to the family may be more for looks than function.
Repurpose an old sewing machine cabinet, like this one from Refresh Restyle, with a door to make a hall tree with storage. Paint it or stain it to match your style and decor.