For years I have been disappointed and frustrated with dish rack design. I was at my niece's house and saw this. It has a little spout and drains to the sink. It is raised off the counter so water doesn't pool under it. It is sturdy. My niece said it was easy to clean and she recommended it, so I bought it, even though it is kind of expensive. Very happy with it. Plenty of room for a whole sink full if dishes. Bought one for my mother too.