The Best Dish Rack Picks

Jens Mortensen
Looking for a drainer truly worthy of your counter space? Real Simple tried 35 contenders and found seven that really step up to the plate.
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Fully Loaded

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Simplehuman Flip-Top
A double-decker powerhouse with curved plastic bumpers to protect dishes, a wineglass caddy, and a top level that flips open to make room for pots. Size: 21 by 20 inches.

To buy: $80, simplehuman.com.

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Countertop Cadillac

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KitchenAid Three-Piece Dish Rack
Roomy, substantial, and luxe, with a utensil bin that attaches to either side to suit your space. Size: 22 by 15 inches.

To buy: $40, pfaltzgraff.com.

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In the Sink

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Umbra Sink Rack
A small grooved pad that hides in the basin. It holds plates if you lean the first one on the sink wall. Slip it in a drawer to store. Size: 13 by 11 inches.

To buy: $10, umbra.com.

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Over the Sink

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Progressive Collapsible Dish Rack
Suspend it over one half of a double sink as you wash in the other. Press down and flatten when not in use. Size: 17 by 12 inches.

To buy: $20, amazon.com.

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Self-Contained

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Compact Dish Rack
Protects tableware from kitchen traffic with nonslip feet and high walls. For counter or sink; a spout drains water away. Size: 15 by 13 inches.

To buy: $30, simplehuman.com.

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Modern Artsy

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High & Dry Dish Rack
Plastic "ribs" bend to hold plates of various thicknesses (but this isn't meant for heavy items). Folds flat. Also in white and sage. Size: 17 by 11 inches.

To buy: $49, black-blum.com.

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Clever Classic

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Folding Dish Rack
With loops for cups and room below for a pan, it holds a ton without taking up much visual (or actual) space. Folds flat. Size: 18 by 12 inches.

To buy: $27, stacksandstacks.com.

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