6 Easy And Aesthetic Wall Hat Display Ideas You’ll Love

Walls in a retail store are a great canvas for displaying certain merchandise, like a hat collection. You can use hooks, rails, a pegboard, or even ladders to show off different goods. They’re considered “silent salesmen,” putting merchandise in the customer’s eye line.

Hats are ideally suited to wall displays. You can hang them in a variety of ways, and the eye will naturally gravitate to checking them out. Wall displays in high-traffic areas
(including a hat wall) encourage impulse purchases, with customers 82% more likely to buy.

Saga Display is the expert in retail store supplies and knows how to effectively use various tools for interesting displays that drive sales. Want some simple ideas for how to display hats on a wall? We've got some cute ones.

Oh, and don't be afraid to try out these beautiful hat storage ideas in your home; they'll work just as well in a bedroom as they do in a store!

Introduction

Walls are an excellent use of precious retail space, especially if your store is small. Wall displays allow for simple, creative arrangements, are low-maintenance, and place merchandise at the eye level of the customer.  

This is all part of “visual merchandising,” a critical technique that drives sales, helps cement your brand, and creates loyalty and return visits.

1. Chic Pegboard Hat Wall

Pegboard is available in many styles, from the familiar hardboard you might find in any home workshop or garage,  to plastic, wood, and metal. It allows for many kinds of DIY hat configurations and display changes.

First, start by selecting the material that works best for the look of your retail space. After choosing it, use a measuring tape to determine the area the hat wall will be used in, then plan your overall display.

Once the board is attached to the wall, it’s time to organize the hats. Gather hooks, then add to the pegboard (you can always move them around your DIY hat wall later). 

• Group hats by color or style. Cohesiveness on the hat wall has visual appeal. 

• Avoid crowding. Give each hat some breathing room from the others.

• Place your most popular hats at eye level.

• Use spotlights to highlight the merchandise.

• Use little shelves to add accessories like hat pins, headbands, and the like.

• Add signage to show off price stickers, promotions, or facts about the brand.

2. Floating Shelf Hat Gallery

A sleek floating shelf is a simple way to show merchandise without a lot of fuss. The support system is barely visible, and the lack of sides allows an unobstructed view of the pieces.

The minimalist aesthetic of the shelf blends in seamlessly with your store’s look and feel. Most importantly, the shelves save precious floor space.

• To create a floating shelf hat gallery, start by varying the heights and angles of the hats. This prevents a “flat” look to the display.

• Organize and group hats by category (baseball caps, fedoras, and the like). You can also use color as the organizing key, creating a real visual “pop.”

• Position your best-sellers, or the pieces you want to highlight, at eye level (around 54-66 inches).

• Keep a balance. Let the hats occupy 55% of the shelf, leave 45% empty. This maintains an illusion of abundance without seeming overcrowded.

• Use a bold background behind the shelves to make the merchandise stand out.

• Incorporate lighting to enhance details and appealing features.

• Rotate your hats either weekly or monthly to keep the display looking fresh. Keep the shelves clean and dust-free. 

3. Rustic Hook Display

Everything from old railroad spikes or horseshoes to salvaged wood pieces or even pieces of a sturdy tree branch can become an effective hook to hang hats on.  When it comes to a DIY hat rack, they can really inspire your creativity!

• Find a hook that will help keep the hat’s shape, supporting it at the crown. This is especially important for items like cowboy hats and fedoras.

• Begin by creating a base that will hold the hooks. Sand, paint, or stain it. Mark where you’d like the hooks to be placed. 

• Keep some space between each hook to prevent a “crowded” look and allow for different heights.

• Drill pilot holes in the base. Attach each hook with the proper mounting hardware and secure with screws.

• After mounting the base, arrange the hats by style, color, or size.

• Regularly dust the display and switch up the hats to keep it visually interesting.

4. Hoop or Ring Wall Hangers

Hoop or ring wall hangers are great for maintaining the hat’s shape on a hat wall. Check that the ring diameter is fitted to your selection: 4-5 inches works for most.

• Arrange hats by season, color, or style.  Groupings like these are appealing to customers and help them shop more efficiently.

• Group hats at varying levels for visual interest.

• Use spotlights on the hat wall to highlight particular pieces. Keep things well-organized.

• Use a countertop display to add props or whimsical signage around your hats. You can also add other accessories (scarves, purses, etc.) nearby to enhance your merchandise and encourage customers to buy. You can also create a fun shoes display around your hats.

5. Gallery Wall with Hat Accents

A gallery wall is a bold way to showcase your brand and to curate various pieces of merchandise that represent it. The gallery wall incorporates color, decorative accents, and other little touches as a way to highlight specific retail items. Think of it like a big, blank canvas to create upon. Hats are a perfect fit in this kind of creation. 

Choose a theme and a color palette for your hat wall display. Use one or two large pieces to “anchor” it, such as a bold collection of hats of different colors. Vary the heights and sizes you use on the hat wall to create visual interest.

Build a unique collection around it, such as new Spring arrivals. The wall can show off sweaters, skirts, scarves, and hats. Decorate with silk flowers, greenery, and other signs of the season.

6. Ladder or Rail Display

Ladders and rails are a smart way to use limited retail space. There are pre-made ladder/rail set-ups that can be attached to the wall and adapted with hooks to showcase merchandise.  Depending on the look of your space, a vintage ladder can be re-purposed, as well.

Arrange your hats in varying heights. Group them by style, season, or color. Incorporate related accessories, signage, or other accent pieces into the setup. Change things up regularly to maintain visual interest.

Conclusion

So now you see the many creative ways you can curate a simple, gorgeous hat display. Whether it's one hat in a bedroom or an expanding hat collection, we hope these ideas get you excited! From hooks to a hat rack, Saga Display has you covered.