Did you get any feedback on your question about painting the dowels vs not? I want to use this style of drying rack in my new laundry room.

Hi. I think unless you used a specialist paint that can take a lot of water it will warp and flake off. These little racks are cute but I'm not sure how practical they are so close to the floor. I live in an old house in Scotland which has a pulley (drying rack) suspended from the ceiling which can be lowered by hand and tied it place. It used to be the main means of drying stuff back in the day before dryers etc.. I use it occasionally for the odd thing that has to drip dry (when it's too wet to go outside). Normally I wouldn't use it as I don't want to smell like last night's dinner! It looks cute though, in character with the era of the house. A room length one hanging from a laundry room ceiling would be great though. Ours is wooden and varnished not painted though.