People are hanging clothes hangers on their walls as DIY magazine racks

It's safe to say every person that lives in a home has clothes hangers, and you usually keep them in your cupboard to, you know, hang your clothes. But a new trend is bringing taking them from your closet to the walls.

Easy, cheap storage is always a bonus in any space, and it doesn't get more simple than a clothes hanger on the wall.

People are popping these everyday items on their walls as makeshift magazine racks, and of course, it looks very Insta-chic.

Image: IKEA

You don't need to get fancy ones either, there's a utilitarian elegance to the classic wire clothes hanger in a clean space.

Especially when they're part of a monochromatic or minimal colour scheme, like these black ones in this Nordic bedroom from Nordic DaysNordic Days

Image: Nordic Days

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As you can see, this works in a living room or bedroom as an ordered and almost artistic way to keep your magazines and other lighter reading material in order.

A metallic look (like bronze, copper or silver on a dark-coloured wall) can also pop as a statement.

Image: All Things Eslie

All Things Eslie used strong aluminium silver ones from Muji.

If you can't find the perfect colour, create it. One crafty blogger spray painted IKEA Bumerang clothes hangers to achieve a copper look.

Image: Habitissimo

IKEA even wrapped cotton around the coat hangers to give a cosy look, for something a little different.

Image: IKEA

It's so simple, all you need are strong clothes hangers; strong wall nails; a hammer; and pencil.