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Stylish hooks will ease your hang ups

Space at a premium during cold weather

Flip Hooks by Umbra
Closets are wonderful for stashing bulky jackets and snow boots out of sight, but with all the necessary bits and pieces of clothing that cold weather demands, closet space is usually at a premium. It's always a good idea to have other options. This collection of hooks offers stylish possibilities for your public hang ups.

1. Flipping smart: The sleek Flip Hook by Umbra offers a contemporary storage solution to hang everything from coats to towels. Brushed nickel-plated hooks simply flip down from a hardwood base featuring a natural or espresso stain. It measures 50 centimetres wide, 2.5 cm deep and seven cm high. The Flip Hook can be purchased for $37.99 at Grand & Toy.

2. Catch the wave: The curvy Logga hook from IKEA has lots of hanging storage with three knobs and three loops making it a perfect addition to a child's room or play area. Priced at $7.99, the metal hook measures 39 centimetres wide and 21.5 cm high.

3. Timeless classic: When Charles and Ray Eames designed the Hang-it-all in 1953, they probably never anticipated it would still be going strong more than 50 years later. Now manufactured by Herman Miller, the Hang-it-all is constructed of welded steel with a powder-coated finish and 14 solid maple balls painted nine different colours. It measures 50 centimetres long, 16.5 cm wide and 38 cm high. With a $149 price tag, Hang-it-all is available from Canadian online retailer Gabriel Ross at gabrielross.ca. Shipping is free on orders of more than $100.

4. Stick up: These funky hooks are actually magnets that will hold up to 2.5 kilograms -- more than strong enough for your coat, purse or backpack. With a powder-coated finish, the chocolate, orange and olive hooks will adhere to any magnetic surface including your fridge or filing cabinet. Measuring almost eight centimetres in diameter, the Spot! Magnetic Hooks from Three by Three Seattle are sold online at homedepot.ca. A three-pack is priced at $14.99.

5. Over the top: With easy, over-the-door installation, the Peel Hook by Umbra has a simple, contemporary look that would work well in a bathroom, bedroom or anywhere an extra hook is needed. It's available as a single for $8.99, double for $11.99 or the triple version for $17.99 at locations of Home Outfitters.

6. Key to organization: This weathered-looking iron key hook will be a charming addition to your foyer. It was spotted for $12 at locations of Pier I.

--Canwest News Service

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