Elios Expandable Garment Rack White

Frequently Asked Questions - Elios Expandable Garment Rack White

What are the dimensions of the Elios Expandable Garment Rack White?

When open and in use, the Elios measures between 78cm and 140cm W x 37cm D x 168cm H. The width is adjustable - the hanging rod extends from a minimum of 78cm to a maximum of 140cm, allowing you to match the rack to the available space or the size of your wardrobe load. At 168cm tall, the rod sits comfortably above hip height for full-length garments including long coats and maxi dresses. When folded, the rack collapses to 15cm wide while remaining upright independently on its castors.

What is the Elios Expandable Garment Rack White made from?

The frame is crafted from solid European beechwood finished in white. The hanging rod is stainless steel. The clean white finish gives the Elios a minimal, contemporary aesthetic that integrates naturally into most bedroom and dressing room interiors - particularly well suited to white or neutral colour schemes. Every Elios is handcrafted and quality-checked at the Arredamenti Italia workshop in Bione, northern Italy.

How does the expandable rod work?

The stainless steel hanging rod extends independently of the frame, sliding out from its minimum length of 78cm to a maximum of 140cm. This nearly doubles the available hanging width, making the Elios suited to both a compact daily rotation and a larger wardrobe load - a full season's outerwear, a guest's luggage, or an extended overflow from a wardrobe. The rod is supported at both ends of the frame and does not bow under load when extended.

What is the lower shelf on the Elios used for?

The Elios features a large lower shelf integrated into the base of the frame, positioned below the hanging rod. It provides a dedicated surface for shoes, storage boxes, bags, folded items or accessories that sit below the hanging garments. This makes the Elios a more complete wardrobe solution than a single-rail rack - everything needed for a complete outfit or a guest's belongings can be organised in one unit. The shelf is solid beechwood finished in white and adjusts in width with the frame as the rack is expanded or contracted.

Does the Elios have castors, and can it be moved easily?

Yes - the Elios is fitted with non-scratch pivoting castors that allow it to be rolled freely in any direction on hard floor surfaces without marking timber, tiles or polished concrete. The pivoting design allows the rack to be manoeuvred easily without lifting. The castors attach as part of the minimal pre-use assembly step.

Does the Elios require assembly?

Minimal assembly is required. The Elios arrives largely pre-assembled and the main step before first use is attaching the castors to the base. No specialist tools are required.

Where in the home is the Elios Expandable Garment Rack best used?

The Elios is well suited to master bedrooms and dressing rooms as a permanent overflow rail, guest rooms where visitors need a complete clothing storage solution, walk-in wardrobes as a staging area, and any room where a single-rail rack would be insufficient. The white finish makes it particularly well suited to rooms with white or neutral interiors where a natural timber finish would feel out of place. The expandable rod and lower shelf make it the most versatile garment rack in the Arredamenti Italia range - it adapts to the size of the load rather than requiring the load to fit the rack.

What is the difference between the Elios White, Elios Natural and Elios Cherry Wood?

All three versions are identical in dimensions, mechanism, expandable rod and lower shelf. The only difference is the frame finish. The White version features a solid beechwood frame finished in white - clean, minimal and suited to neutral interiors. The Natural version features the pale, uncoloured tone of natural beechwood. The Cherry Wood version features a warm cherry wood tone that deepens over time. All three are available at the same price. If you would like to see the Cherry Wood or Natural versions, they are available in the Arredamenti Italia collection.

What is the difference between the Elios and the Giulius Garment Rack?

Both are Arredamenti Italia garment racks made in Italy with the same folding frame design and rubber castors. The key differences are: the Giulius has a fixed 78cm hanging rod, no lower shelf, and a slightly more compact profile at 160cm tall; the Elios has an expandable rod from 78cm to 140cm, a large lower shelf for shoes and bags, and stands at 168cm. The Giulius is the cleaner, simpler choice for a defined hanging position. The Elios is the better choice for anyone who needs more hanging width, wants the lower shelf, or expects the rack to handle varying wardrobe sizes.

How do I care for and clean the Elios Expandable Garment Rack White?

The white beechwood frame can be wiped with a dry or lightly damp cloth to remove dust and surface marks. Avoid soaking the timber or using abrasive or chemical cleaners, which can dull or mark the painted surface. The stainless steel rod can be wiped with a dry cloth. The castors require no maintenance under normal household use.