Choosing a Folding Drying Rack: Space to Open It and Space to Store It TOP5 picks

If you have to clear a corner of the living room each time you hang laundry, a smaller unfolded width and depth can make things easier. The ETM557 measures 134.5×51.5×94cm when open. It is 21cm narrower and 9.5cm shallower than the standard wheeled model, making it easier to fit into a tight space out of the 2 models.

When folded, it measures 51.5×10.2×99.5cm. A storage height below 1m is helpful when considering a low storage space. Still, it is better to allow room to pull it out rather than squeezing it into a gap that exactly matches the stated dimensions. It has wings on both sides and auxiliary bars; fit the separately packed wheels before using their rolling and locking functions.

If there is plenty of room to walk past the rack, a small price increase over the compact model buys larger dimensions. The ETM558 opens to 155.5×61×105cm. It is worth comparing for households that want room to distribute towels and clothes across wings on both sides.

Folded dimensions are 61×9.8×112.5cm. Although it is longer than the compact model when open, it is not thicker when folded. If you only check the width of your storage gap, it is easy to overlook the 112.5cm height; check the position of overhead shelves and door handles as well.

If hanging socks or small underwear individually on bars is a chore, the mesh shelf inside the rack provides a reason to choose this model. The Basic mesh model has a shelf that attaches and detaches with hook-and-loop fasteners, which the manufacturer describes as a place to lay small garments to dry. This layout separates laundry hung on bars from items laid down to dry.

The official diagram gives unfolded dimensions of 157×61×104cm, a folded thickness of 8.5cm, and a folded height of 110cm. It is wider than the compact model when open, but worth comparing if you want a thinner folded profile. The wheels have stoppers, allowing you to move the rack and then lock it in place.

On October 27, 2026, Hanssem’s official store shows a restock notification, while the Hanssem listing on LG Electronics Homestyle offers purchase. The comparison uses Homestyle’s displayed price before coupons.

When hanging a large batch of laundry, you could consider upper and lower wings instead of a rack that takes up more width. The ETM559 has a double-wing layout with upper and lower tiers and unfolds to 155.5×61×127cm. Its width and depth match the standard wheeled model, while its height is 22cm greater.

For storage, it measures 61×12×133.5cm. Extending the hanging space upward also increases the folded height, so a spot with ample vertical clearance suits it better than a space beneath a low cabinet. Bar spacing is 8cm, and fitting the separately packed wheels enables rolling and locking.

If you have plenty of laundry to hang on bars as well as items such as socks that you want to lay down to dry, a layout with 2 tiers of wings and a mesh shelf is a good fit. The Plus mesh model adjusts in height by repositioning the supports, and its hook-and-loop mesh shelf can be removed as needed. It combines additional wings with a separate place for small garments.

The current official diagram gives unfolded dimensions of 157×61×130cm, a folded thickness of 14cm, and a folded height of 132cm. It uses more vertical space than the Basic mesh model and is thicker when folded. It suits households that need the convenience of upper and lower tiers and have secured enough room to store it when not in use.