Some years ago I was advised to get my dish rack off the counter and unclutter my counter. I brushed off this advice because I am a serious cook and wash dishes several times a day. It finally occurred to me that if I needed a dish rack to be on the counter all the time, I should have a beautiful looking one and this one is it! I especially love the drying rack for wine glasses which is also a great place to dry silicone storage bags. I also love the surface which cleans up very easily.