No counter space? This brilliant $8 drying rack fits in the corner of your sink

Ah, counter space. You could probably use more of it, but unless you're willing to shell out for some major renovations, you'll probably have to make do with what you have. Luckily, there are ways to maximize space that are far more affordable than a remodel — like the Shuyue Triangle Drying Rack, for example. It was designed to fit right over the corner of your sink to hold wet sponges, coffee mugs and any other small items that need airing out. Oh, and it's also a fraction of the cost of a contractor: just $8 with the on-page coupon at Amazon.

While it won't magically make your counters feel like something out of HGTV, any home cook knows that when it comes to kitchen space, we'll take every last inch we can get. And this drying rack makes great use of an area that likely wouldn't be utilized otherwise.

Made of stainless steel rods that allow for moisture to drip through, it has silicone edges that rest right on the edge of your sink without slipping. It's large enough to hold sponges, cups, utensils and soap, but small enough that it won't get in the way while you're washing your hands. Plus, it conveniently rolls up when not in use to save even more space.

"I wanted something that would allow maximum airflow for my kitchen sponges, and this little corner 'shelf' is perfect for that," raved a happy user. "It fits hand soap, dish soap and my kitchen sponge all in a corner that doesn't interfere with using the sink but allows everything to drip dry. I'm very pleased with it!"

In addition to saving space on your counter, it also helps improve the appearance of your sink, since it gives your hand and dish cleaning products a designated space without looking cluttered. You can even use it to dry freshly washed produce — surprisingly, it holds up to 20 pounds. Need to rest a hot pot? It's heat-proof up to 450°F, and dishwasher-friendly to boot. If you're tired of smelly sponges and dishcloths stinking up your kitchen (ew), allowing them to dry out on the rack, rather than letting them pool on the countertop, will help you avoid that.

Still need a bit more convincing? Here's what a few of its 1,000-plus Amazon fans had to say about it.

"Buy two!" urged a content customer. "I was looking for some way to hang my washcloth. I was more surprised that it was also perfect for my little cleaning brushes. You don’t have to worry about it moving on the counter. The rubber edges allow it to stay in place."

"[I] tried those mats for behind the sink and around the faucet," shared another. "[It] probably would have been okay if my husband and son weren't always so messy, so it created mold quickly. This serves its purpose; small area, holds our two sponges and two drain plugs and is more sanitary and easy to clean/maintain."

One shopper found yet another genius use for it: "I'm using this in a corner of my tub for my heavy hair and body cleaning products," they wrote. "No pooling of water under [the] bottles, totally easy to pull up and clean under."

One buyer advised it's not quite right for all sinks: "A good concept for the right type of sink corner. [I] have [a] sink with round/oval-type inside corners. Does not work well. Gave it to my sister-in-law with a sink [that has] square-type inside corners. Works perfectly; thus, she won the prize."

"Initially, I was disappointed," admitted an eventual convert. "The spacing between the bars was small, so it was fussy to hang my [dishcloth]. The spacing was also too small for the handles of my brush and scraper to go into. Turned out to be an easy fix. I simply removed every other bar from the rack and now it's functioning exactly as I had hoped!"

And if you'd rather compartmentalize...

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.