Design dish racks – how to find the right model for your home
1. Practical helpers for washing up by hand
We all wash up by hand at some point, which is why there are plenty of useful helpers for the job. Whether or not your household has a dishwasher, not all tableware can go in it – dishes with a gold rim or hand-painted decoration, for example. At the same time, undermount sinks without a draining board are becoming increasingly popular thanks to their clean look. This makes dish racks and drying mats a practical addition to your sink, whether you wash up every day or only now and then. Another advantage is that you can put them away afterwards, leaving your sink and worktop clean and tidy.
Some dish racks (1) are best placed on the sink's existing draining board, while others (3 and 4) have an integrated base. The latter are particularly practical for sinks without a draining board – and are becoming increasingly popular.
Drying mats (2), on the other hand, replace the draining board on sinks that don't have one, or extend it if the draining board is too small.
Of course, you can also combine dish racks and drying mats, and many brands offer them as combination products – so you can choose exactly what you need and even add a splash of colour.
A utensil holder is another useful addition when you wash up by hand.
"With almost all kitchen helpers, the key difference lies in the details. Extra features such as a drainage channel or a flexible plate holder aren't essential, but they make washing up that little bit easier and quicker." – Viktoria, interior expert
2. Materials and care for a high-quality design dish rack
Whatever the material, you can recognise a good dish rack by its non-slip coating underneath, which keeps it firmly in place even on wet surfaces. Depending on the material you choose, your dish rack will also have its own distinctive design that can enhance your kitchen.
From classic, elegant stainless steel (2) models to modern versions in plastic (1), rubber or silicone (4) and textile (microfibre) (3), there's a wide range of dish drainers to choose from. Unusual shapes, such as a round dish rack, or bright colours can add a special accent to your kitchen.
"To get the most out of your dish rack or drying mat for as long as possible, wash it from time to time and wipe it dry to prevent stubborn water marks and limescale."
3. Summary – what to look for when buying a design dish rack
- There are dish racks that sit on the sink's existing draining board and models that already have an integrated base.
- Drying mats are particularly useful for sinks without a draining board and work well in combination with dish racks.
- From stainless steel to plastic, rubber and textile (microfibre), you can choose from a wide range of materials.
- Special shapes and colours add an unusual highlight to your kitchen.
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