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9 Dish Drainers

Dishes don't dry on their own and when you don't have a kitchen full of helpful towel-equipped guests at the ready, you're going to need a drying rack on which to place your freshly washed plates. For this latest post in our new Dwell Kitchen section, we line up nine dish drainers to help you choose your sink-side assistant.

Steel Frame Dish Rack by Simplehuman

Steel Frame Dishrack

Simplehuman's Steel Frame Dishrack is our favorite, with its clean design and thoughtful functionality. The natural-bamboo knife block keeps washers out of harm's way and adds a third texture. Plus, the cup holders fold out when you need them (and back in when you don't), the tray extends when you need more space, and the drain spout pivots to avoid counter spills.
Stainless Steel Compact Dish Rack by The Container Store

Stainless Steel Compact Dish Rack

The beauty of the Stainless Steel Compact Dish Rack is its size--which is indeed small, taking up just 91 square inches of counter space. It is, however, still capable of holding 14 plates and features a removable utensil holder.
Dish Doctor Dish Drainer by Magis

Dish Doctor

The Dish Doctor makes a statement. Whereas most dish drainers attempt to blend into their surroundings, this dryer, with its bold hit of green and hint or orange, longs to be the center of attention. Fortunately, its grid formation also makes it flexible and functional as well.
Ordning Dish Drainer by Ikea1

Ordning Dish Drainer

The Ordning Dish Drainer is the least expensive in our list and also one of the largest. Its clean and simple design, however, will mesh well with Ikea's range of kitchen systems.
Aurea Dish Drainer by Delica

Aurea Dish Drainer

The tallest of the bunch, this drainer is more design piece than functional piece. The matching cup drainer offers more space for drying but it's the collection's wine bottle holder that makes the most sense in purchasing.
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Dish Drainer Geo

One of the least space invasive, the Dish Drainer Geo is perfect for small loads and for those precious items you don't trust to dishwasher. It's also one of the few dish drainers with a hint of color.
Three Piece Dish Rack by OXO

Three-Piece Dish Rack

  • Made by: OXO
  • Price: $39.99
  • Dimensions: H 7 inches x W 17 inches x D 15 inches
  • More Info: oxo.com
The most mutable of the bunch, this dish drainer has three movable parts: the dish rack, utensil holder, and expandable drain board that offers up to seven more inches of space.
A Tempo Dish Drainer by Alessi

A Tempo Dish Drainer

The A Tempo also has one of the most unique silhouettes, and Alessi offers a matching fruit basket and waste basket by Deltour as well. It is, however, the most expensive of the bunch and two pieces are sold separately.
High and Dry Dish Drainer by Black and Blum

High&Dry

  • Made by: Black + Blum
  • Price: $49.00
  • Dimensions: H 11.2 inches x W 17.1 inches x D 9.8 inches
The High&Dry dish drainer has one of the smaller footprints of our roundup--at just 191.5 square inches--and folds flat to easily store away. It has the splash of color for those who so desire but can be ordered in white or beige to blend into a neutral palette.
 
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