Naulakkohuonetta

Naulakkohuonetta is a room dedicated to storing outerwear such as coats, jackets, hats, and footwear in Finnish buildings. It is commonly located near entrances or changing areas in public spaces, workplaces, schools, and sports facilities, where it helps keep main interior spaces uncluttered and protected from weather.

The word combines naulakko (coat rack) and huone (room). The form naulakkohuonetta is the partitive/genitive form used in Finnish grammar, for example in phrases like naulakkohuonetta varten or naulakkohuoneesta.

Typical features of a naulakkohuone include wall hooks or hangers, seating such as benches, and sometimes cubbies or storage lockers. Materials are chosen for durability and ease of maintenance, with common options including metal and wood. In larger facilities, the space may be part of a broader cloakroom area with better organization and, in some cases, separate storage compartments or secure lockers. Accessibility considerations are often included, providing adequate width for mobility devices and reachable hooks at appropriate heights.

In practice, naulakkohuone serves to separate outerwear from main indoor activities, contributing to climate control and cleanliness. While widely found in public and semi-public buildings, private residences more often use a vaatehuone or a simpler entryway wardrobe rather than a dedicated naulakkohuone.

See also: naulakko, vaatehuone, pukuhuone.