I set a hot Dutch oven on the pink mat during dinner and the raised silicone kept the pot steady. It gives me a much cleaner look than stacking two mismatched potholders.
Folding the sides up takes only a few seconds, and the shallow tray keeps chopped vegetables from spreading across the counter. I still use a cutting board for the knife work, then move everything here.
I connected three colors for fruit, crackers, and nuts on our kitchen island. The separate sections made everything easy to see and the mats stayed neatly grouped.
Tomato juice and a little oil washed off with dish soap and warm water. The flexible corners were easy to reach, and I let it dry flat before putting it away.
The pink mat sticks to the side of our stainless refrigerator, so it is easy to grab when dinner is ready. It keeps one more bulky item out of the utensil drawer.
I folded the green one into a tray for sandwiches and berries at the park. It packed flat in the basket and gave the food a clean surface once we arrived.
The gray color blends into our table and the textured surface grips the bottom of my casserole nicely. It feels substantial without being stiff or awkward to store.
I use the folded pink tray for tea bags, sugar packets, and stir sticks. The raised sides keep the small packets contained, and I can flatten it whenever I need a hot pad.
The yellow tray holds lemons, garlic, and a few spice jars beside the stove. It adds color and keeps the small items from rolling around the counter.
The close-up design is clever: the fold lines bend easily and the corner connection holds the tray shape without extra clips. Switching it back to a flat mat is just as quick.
Folded flat, the gray mat slides into a narrow drawer with our boards and pot holders. It takes much less space than a rigid tray or thick woven trivet.
I gave one to a friend with a small kitchen because it serves more than one purpose. She liked seeing it flat as a hot pad and folded as a tray right out of the box.
The roughly nine-inch square works well under the saucepans and serving bowls we use most. The raised pattern gives the cookware a little extra grip.
I use green for produce and purple for snacks when several things are on the counter. The different colors make the prep area easier to scan without adding more bowls.
The silicone bends where it should, yet the center stays flat under a dish. The side panels stand up well enough for lightweight ingredients and small kitchen items.
A splash of dressing sat on the tray through dinner, but it did not leave the surface greasy after washing. Drying it thoroughly before storage has kept it looking fresh.
I have used it under a serving bowl, as a snack tray, and as a placemat for messy craft supplies. The quick change between flat and folded is what makes it useful.
The textured panels help keep hot serving dishes from sliding on our polished table. I always make sure the base fits fully on the mat, and it has worked well for everyday meals.
The trivet is great for regular pots and bowls, but my wide roasting pan extends past the edges. I measured after the first use and now save it for cookware that fits the square safely.
The folding corners connect well, but the mat does not cling equally to every appliance panel in my kitchen. It holds on the refrigerator side, while our coated dishwasher is less magnetic.