How to Display a Cowboy Hat Collection

Cowboy hats need a place to live when they're not being worn. Most people who have invested money in this headwear won't be happy letting them pile up around the house where they can be bent out of shape or ruined. Here is how to display a cowboy hat collection.

Instructions

1. Place a coat or hat tree in the foyer of your home. The benefits are an open space, viewable by everyone, as well as grab-and-go convenience. Of course, if the collection is particularly valuable, you might not want the space to be shared by visitors' coats and hats.

2. Buy some metal, stand-alone hat holders to arrange on a tabletop or shelf. You might find some with a decorative western flare by shopping around.

3. Commit a wall of your house to the project. Install rows of wall-mounted hat holders to display your collection of cowboy hats. This is an ideal method for those who have large collections.

4. Try placing your cowboy hats on plastic or styrofoam wig heads. They run the gamut from creepily detailed to plain and practical, so you don't have to worry about giving guests the willies when they come over (unless that's what you're going for).

5. Look for ornately carved wooden wall plaques with hat pegs. This can add a touch more decoration to your area, giving the display a quaint, rustic look. Use these plaques to hang your hats on the walls of one room or display them throughout your home.