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Smart Buy: A Low-Commitment Drying Rack for the Teeniest Corners

Bathroom in Coasters Chance Cottage in Maine by Moroe House Design, Photo by Erin McGinn

We were reminded—in last week’s tour of a coastal cottage—of the ingenious Shaker trick of mounting a collapsible drying rack by a window to naturally—and more quickly—dry damp linens with the sun’s rays. This week, we’re digging into the source.

The Sighting

Bathroom in Coasters Chance Cottage in Maine by Moroe House Design, Photo by Erin McGinn
Above: Spotted: a collapsible wall-mounted drying solution in Coaster’s Chance: A 1760s Sea Captain’s Cottage in a Moody Palette. Photograph by Erin McGinn, courtesy of Moore House Design.
Drying Rack in Window at Canterbury Shaker Village, Photo by Erin Little
Above: We first spotted the trick at Canterbury Shaker Village in New Hampshire, as seen in In the Dwelling House: 16 Design Ideas to Steal from the Shakers. Photography by Erin Little for Remodelista.

The Source

Iris Hantverk Wall-Mounted Drying Rack via Helen Milan
Above: Sourced: A solid oak Wall-Mounted Drying Rack by Iris Hantverk, Swedish makers of utilitarian goods, is $79 via Helen Milan. Affix by the kitchen sink for easy drying of dish towels—bonus if it’s by a sunny window.

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N.B.: This was first published on Remodelista on Oct. 14, 2022.

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