# Dual-Functioning Dish Racks Snezana Jeremic's Plate Holders Help Declutter Counters By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-12-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plate-holders References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/12/03/dual-purpose-plate-holder/) Snezana Jeremic's dual-purpose plate holders help de-clutter the kitchen counters for the tight apartments that are severely lacking in space. The dollar definitely doesn't go as far as it used to, and apartments are getting a lot smaller. With less and less space to even carry out daily tasks, chores can get extremely frustrating, which is why a few multifunctional items around the house can help save time and money but also space. Aside from a typical plate holder, Snezana Jeremic's design also serves as a [dish rack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaceefficient-drying) as well as [fruit bowl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit). While the slats are a little too wide to be a strainer for grapes and pasta, this holder can be used as a drying rack for longer or wider vegetables like celery or lettuce leaves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dual-functioning Kitchen Accessories:** Opportunity for innovative products that serve multiple purposes in the kitchen, helping to save space and increase efficiency. - **Space-saving Solutions:** Demand for products that maximize space in small apartments, providing convenience and organization. - **Multifunctional Home Essentials:** Growing interest in household items that serve multiple functions, enhancing practicality and reducing clutter. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchenware Industry:** Possibility to develop and market dual-functioning kitchen accessories, meeting the needs of space-conscious consumers. - **Home Organization Industry:** Opportunity to create and sell space-saving solutions and products that promote efficient organization in small living spaces. - **Household Goods Industry:** Growing market for multifunctional home essentials, catering to consumers seeking practical and space-saving solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Portable Dish Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-rack-2.md) - [Flat-Packed Sleek Dish Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurea.md) - [Multi-Functional Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-kitchen-tools.md) - [Multi-Functional Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-food-container.md) - [Cup-Integrated Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pairingware.md) - [All-in-One Kitchen Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-cleaning.md) - [Tech-Friendly Organization Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sousshelf.md) - [Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rack-chair.md) - [Space-Saving Cookwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacesaving-cookware.md)