Luggage Racks

Do you need a backstand?
A backstand is the upright panel at the rear of the rack. It stops suitcases - particularly hard-shell cases with rigid corners - from scuffing the wall behind them. If your racks sit against a painted wall, the few pounds' difference is usually worth it. If they sit under a window or against a headboard panel, you may not need one.

Wood or metal?
Metal racks are the practical choice: lighter, less expensive, quick to replace, and easy for housekeeping to move and wipe down. Chrome suits contemporary rooms; black powder-coated steel is less conspicuous and hides marks better.

Wooden racks are heavier and more substantial. They suit traditional rooms and period properties, and they photograph well - worth considering for the rooms that appear in your listing images. Bamboo sits between the two: light like metal, warm like wood.

Nylon or leather straps?
Nylon straps are hard-wearing and easy to clean, which makes them the sensible choice for high-turnover rooms. Leather straps cost more and look it - better suited to suites and rooms where guests notice the details. Both hold the same weight.

How much weight do you actually need?
Our racks are rated to 50kg or 60kg and even up to 150kg on selected stands. For context, most airline checked-bag allowances are 23kg, so a 50kg rack takes a full-size case comfortably. Capacity is rarely the deciding factor - finish and backstand usually matter more.

How many, and where?
One per room is standard, positioned at the foot of the bed or against the wall opposite. Because every rack here folds flat, keeping one or two spares in the linen store is straightforward - useful for family rooms and busy weekends.