How to dry dishes without a dish drainer/rack?

Question

I am going to move into a smaller apartment with a small kitchen. I always hate the dish rack because it takes up so much space and is not the nicest looking thing... Does anyone have any idea how I should dry my dishes without having a dish rack? We do have a dishwasher but I normally don't have too much dishes and it's not energy efficient to always use the dishwasher. Any suggestions/ideas would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Answer 1

dry by hand  with a terry towel

when dry put in closet

best

Answer 2

Wipe them off with a cloth

If you don't have time for that, set them on a cloth on the counter

And they'll be dry by the time you need them next.

Answer 3

Lay out a towel on the counter and start laying out your dishes starting with a cup.  Lean the next dish up against the cup.  Lean each succeeding dish on the one before leaving enough room between each to allow air to circulate between them.

Answer 4

just place a towel on the counter when you're doing it and put the dishes there when your done.

Hope I've helped.

Answer 5

Once the dishes are rinsed, place them on the counter.  Then use a dish towel to dry them and put them away.