Save Precious Kitchen Countertop Space With A Versatile Dish-Drying Rack

Small kitchen owners know how precious countertop space is. However, choosing what you have out on those countertops is a tough decision. Should it be your favorite cooking utensils? The vintage salt and pepper shakers you found thrifting last weekend? Or maybe your stylish coffee bar that doubles as a wine bar. Whatever it is, we're willing to bet that a dish-drying rack probably didn't make it into your top three.

But necessity calls. Your kitchen needs to be functional as well as cute, and dishes need a spot to rest during the nightly dinner cleanup. Instead of sacrificing precious countertop space, why not use a foldable dish-drying rack? Simply install the rack, like the TQVAI Over Sink Dish Drainer Drying Rack, to the wall and fold it down to place clean dishes in it to dry. Then, once you put the dishes away, fold it up to make space for the things you love. 

Can't install anything on the walls? There are a few different dish-drying racks for small kitchens out there to consider. Roll-up dish racks, like the Ohuhu Over Sink Dish Drying Rack, are a great option because they can fold in on themselves and be neatly tucked into a small space. If you use a lot of silverware, look for a rollable mat with baskets, like the BBXTYLY Expandable Roll Up Dish Drying Rack. The baskets allow silverware, reusable straws, and even some cooking utensils to dry upright, leaving more space for your plates and other dishes on the rack.

If you like to cook up big meals or use a lot of pots and pans throughout your day, consider getting a larger dish rack. The Umbra Dish Rack and Microfiber Drying Mat combines a dish rack and drying mat into one, making sure there's plenty of space to let your plates drain and pots dry. Don't forget to clean your dish drying rack regularly to help keep your entire kitchen sparkling clean.