This Stylish Dish Saves Bar Soap From Crumbling and Keeps Your Counters Spotless

Soap dishes have come a long way. Once upon a time, most of them sported the same basic design, which essentially mimicked a small bowl or plate. Fortunately, the designs then started including drainage holes — in fact, draining dishes made of silicone are particularly popular now thanks to their relative affordability and easy-to-clean material. As someone who has one of these in her own bathroom, however, I can tell you it’s not the most stylish thing in the world. Even if the rest of your sink vanity is tidy and visually pleasing, the wrong dish can single-handedly cheapen the entire aesthetic. And really, there’s no reason why you should have to choose between form and function. There are so many cute sinkside accessories out there, and we came across one that’ll instantly lend a trendy, artistic vibe to your bathroom or kitchen counter. The Zig Zag soap dish from Uncommon Goods is perfect for just about any aesthetic, and at $20, it’s not too bad price-wise, either.

This bathroom and kitchen must-have isn’t so much a dish as it is a piece of decor with a useful function. You’ll notice that it’s made of beige-colored clay and boasts a subtle yet eye-catching speckled finish. This gives the dish an earthy look and makes it easy to match with other items in the room. If you place it in your bathroom, this piece will definitely add a calm, spa-like appeal to your sink area. But if we’re talking about the star feature of the dish, that’s easily its geometric zig-zag silhouette. Not only does it just look cool, but the divoted surface also allows water to run off the soap, preventing your bar from becoming soggy and crumbling before you can use it up. You’ll also find that the dish’s glaze makes the stoneware material easy to wipe clean. Really, adding this piece to your sink setup is a no-brainer.

Average Rating: 4.9/5

“This soap dish is perfect! I bought it for our newly remodeled shower and love it! No more soggy or wet soap, and no puddle of soapy guck in a dish. We liked it so much, I ordered another one for our second bathroom.” — Happy Teacher

“Whatever I placed my shower soap on, it seemed to stick to it. I had to pry it off. I bought this, and problem solved! An added benefit is that due to the design, the water runs off, and this extends the shelf life of my soap.” — Christy

“This is the first time in many years of searching that I have found a product similar to an old soap dish I have loved. The zig zag is modern, which is my decorating style, and it prevents soap from getting goopy or leaving sticky residue stuck to it. Soap is nice and dry every time you want to use it! Was so excited to see this product, I had to buy four!” — TKP

What’s more, the dish will serve as a conversation-starter every time you have guests over, so if you’re looking to impress with your decor, this is the perfect pick for that. You’ll quickly come to find that it’s eye-catching, timeless, and totally practical.

Buy: Zig Zag Soap Dish, $20

This post originally appeared on Apartment Therapy. See it here: This Stylish Dish Will Save Bar Soap From Crumbling and Keep Your Counters Spotless