Clothes racks & rails

Clothing racks help make for less stressful mornings

In the hectic morning rush, every minute counts, whether you’re working to get yourself out the door or have little ones to wrangle, too. There will always be certain stressors outside your control, but a bit of thoughtful organisation ahead of time can go a long way in taking a few bumps out of your morning routine.

IKEA offers a varied selection of clothes rack designs to help you prepare for your day and be on your way in a flash

Some tips to consider

• Clothes racks can serve as a visual reminder of all that’s on your agenda for the day through the items they hold. If you’ll be heading out early in the morning, consider everything you’ll need the night before and add it to your clothes rack. This might include your outfit for the day, the shoes you’ll wear, your briefcase or work bag and accessories.
• If there’s an item you need for the day that can’t be stored on clothing racks, leave yourself a note on an item you will be grabbing as a reminder. This might include a refrigerated lunch, a gift you’ll be mailing or your kid’s science project.
• Racks for clothes can very quickly become a cluttered catch-all, particularly if they’re in the entryway of a busy home. Take the needed time to maintain order, remembering that the primary goal is to have everything you need within sight. Some quick, weekly maintenance should help with preventing chaos, keeping those easier mornings a regular thing

How you start your day can have a big impact on how the rest of your day unfolds. Racks for clothes can play a small but important role in making that start a less stressful one. Sleep soundly knowing all your essentials are ready for you when you wake, no last-minute scramble to find your favourite scarf required.