Umbrella Stands
When people hurry in from the rain, it's handy to have umbrella stands at the ready, so that guests can shake off the water, stow their umbrellas, hang up their coats, and come in to visit with you. There are many types of stands from which to choose, and they make the use of many different materials. Whatever style you favor in your house, you should have no trouble finding an umbrella stand that will look good in your foyer. Continued...
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Metalworks 7074025 Umbrella Stand
Product ID: BT-7074025Regular Price:$315.00Sale Price:$219.00
An umbrella stand can reflect your own sense of style, whether you select one that is ornate or simple. When rain is in the forecast, it's nice to have your umbrella waiting for you to take with you. Dripping umbrellas are certainly not something that you want in your house, and placing a stand in the entrance hall or mudroom will give visitors a place to put them.
It may seem that guests don't pay attention to the foyer, as they are probably on the way to the living room or the dining room. But if the weather is bad, they will stop to get rid of wet coats as soon as they enter your home. So more people see the foyer than you might think. It's also the last thing guests see when they leave, so an uncluttered and tidy foyer will make a good impression.
When you select the best umbrella stand to use in your house, consider not just the decor in the foyer, but also the style seen in the rest of your home. It's a nice idea to get a stand that will match the rest of the house.
Metal umbrella stands can be used outdoors as well as indoors, and they may have elegant carvings, for a very traditional look. A stand with mirrors on the sides will be quite stylish, as long as the area where it is placed will be kept very tidy. Most stands also have a tray at the bottom, to keep water from dripping on your floor.
Wood stands for umbrellas can also be used with traditional furnishings, whether they are ornate or more simple in design. The wood tones used may be light or dark, which allows you to select a stand that will look proper in your entry-way.
You might opt for an umbrella stand that is more multi-functional, as well. This type of furnishing will allow people to unload other items before they enter your home, like briefcases. Even if your stand doesn't have a space designed for extra items, they can be set beside or behind it, so that they don't get wet.
You may opt to purchase an umbrella stand that has one section where all the umbrellas will be left standing, or one that has individual rings that will hold onto each umbrella separately. These make a great deal of sense, so that the umbrella you left there last week won't get wet again if someone comes in and places a wet umbrella right beside yours. Metal and wood umbrella stands may both offer this handy option, and either type will make a welcome addition to your foyer.
