# Enhanced Storage Dish Drainers The ILO Clam Shell Dish Drying Rack Acts as a Drainer and Storage By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-04-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drying-rack References: [coolthings](http://www.coolthings.com/lakeland-ilo-clam-shell-dish-drainer/) & [lakeland](http://www.lakeland.co.uk/p24730/ILO-Clam-Shell-Dish-Drainers) Dish drainers are designed to be the middle ground between the sink and the cupboard, but the [ILO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilo) Clam Shell Dish Drying Rack can provide a different experience. Designed by Scott Jarvie, the drainer can be used to [store dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life) after they've been cleaned and act as a storage space rather than just a spot for dishes to dry. Kitchen spaces in apartments and condominiums are getting smaller than ever with consumers seeking out any way to make the most of [cramped quarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaceefficient-drying). The ILO Clam Shell Dish Drying Rack allows users to keep essential dishware always on-hand and clean without having to rely on cupboard space. The organizational aesthetic of the dish drainer allows more items than ever before to be stored within the slatted design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smaller Kitchen Spaces:** The ILO Clam Shell Dish Drying Rack addresses the need for space-saving solutions in apartments and condominiums. - **Multi-purpose Storage Solutions:** The dish drainer's ability to act as a storage space disrupts the traditional function of dish drainers, offering a multi-functional solution. - **Organizational Aesthetics:** The slatted design of the dish drainer enables efficient storage and organization of multiple items. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** The ILO Clam Shell Dish Drying Rack introduces a new approach to kitchenware organization and storage. - **Home Organization:** The dish drainer's innovative design presents an opportunity for the home organization industry to provide more multi-functional storage solutions. - **Apartment Design:** The dish drainer's space-saving capabilities align with the increasing demand for efficient storage solutions in compact living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flat-Packed Sleek Dish Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurea.md) - [All-in-One Kitchen Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-cleaning.md) - [Ergonomic Kitchen Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fotile-x20-max.md) - [Removable Plate Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gere-multifunctional-crockery-shelf.md) - [Spinning Dishwasher Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whirlpool-spinload-rack.md) - [Space-Saving Cookwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacesaving-cookware.md) - [Countertop Crockery Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utensil-disinfection-cabinet.md) - [Tech-Friendly Organization Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sousshelf.md) - [Air-Circulating Laundry Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clothes-drying-rack-concept.md)