Simplehuman is a brand with a renowned reputation for both design and style — as long as you’re willing to foot the bill! It has a drip tray with an integrated plug, allowing water to be collected during washing up and it features a generous utensil container as well as soft covered non-scratch 'spikes' to securely hold plates, bowls and glasses without damaging them. The downside is that it could look cluttered in small kitchens, especially when fully loaded. It's a great option for large families though, and we love the utensil containers placed on high tiers, away from mischievous hands looking to explore dangerous and sharp kitchen items.

Unfortunately, the cutlery cup isn’t divided, so utensils tend to tip over rather than sit upright. The chrome-plated finish is resistant to rust and easy to clean. It also makes a nice addition to a modern kitchen. Dish mats are great because they take up very little space and can be rolled up or placed inside a kitchen drawer when not in use. Size: 57 x 51 x 29cm | Material: Stainless steel and plastic | Adjustable: No What Mumsnet users say Mumsnet has been helping parents make their lives easier since 2000 and, in those years, we’ve seen, tried and reviewed thousands of products. Modern and sleek, this would look great in any kitchen. It’s not the cheapest item on our list, but it’s well worth the money.Cheap to buy, these mats are also a great option as a second dish drainer (particularly for glassware) to hold excess items. Opting for a drainer is ideal if you tend to do a lot of washing as it’s designed to hold more dishes. It can store everything from plates, cups, glasses, and cutlery. These work wonders for families where there is a large amount of dishes being used at any one time. After a long day at work, a busy day of other activities or minding the kids, the thought of having to dedicate time to washing up the dishes is certainly far from appealing. Washing up after meal times is one of those chores that needs to be done daily, especially if you don’t have the novelty and access to a dishwasher.