The Personalized Hook, (shown far left)
Hang the family initial in the kitchen or the mudroom to hold an apron or the dog’s leash.
To Buy: Letter hook, $14, available in the whole alphabet, Anthropologie, 800-309-2500.

The Bouquet Hook, (shown top left)
You might be more inclined to do the practical thing — like hang your keys in the same spot — if you have a beautiful hook to look at.
To Buy: Bouquet hook, $16, Anthropologie, 800-309-2500. Also available, flower hook, $12.

The Hang-It-Anywhere Hook, (shown top right)
A shiny spiral decoration jazzes up an otherwise ordinary hook. The thin prong is perfect for hanging a hair dryer in the bathroom or for keeping a dish towel handy in the kitchen.
To Buy: America Retold Small Scroll Hook in antique-nickel finish, $10.50, Hammertown, www.hammertown.com for store locations.

The Multitasking Hook, (shown bottom right)
Two prongs below and a hook on top provide hanging options. A great his-and-hers solution in the bathroom.
To Buy: America Retold Single Spa Hook, $16.50, Hammertown, www.hammertown.com for store locations. Also available, chrome coatrack hook, $15, Hold Everything, 800-421-2264.

The Numbered Hook, (shown far right)
A set of hooks numbered 1 to 4 can help keep track of whose towel is whose in shared bathrooms. Winter coats may be too heavy for these hooks, so use them for light-duty hanging.
To Buy: America Retold Bath Hook, $23 for a set of four, Hammertown, www.hammertown.com for store locations.