drying rack 10 to take up a relatively small amount of horizontal space when in the closed position while at the same time providing enough of an angle for multiple garments to be suspended from individual drying bars 32 upon the release of pivoting member 30 from securement to locking clip 50 and in turn from securement to stationary member 20 straps 60 limit the opposing rotational movement of pivoting member 30 in particular each of two straps 60 includes a first attachment clip or hoop 61 disposed at one end of the strap and coupled to horizontal portion 22 of u shaped tubular member 21 and a second attachment clip or hook 62 disposed at the opposing end of the strap and coupled to top crossbar 41 of pivoting member 30 upon full extension of strap 60 which may be constructed of a metallic wire a synthetic or natural fabric cord or other suitable material pivoting member 30 is in its fully open position and is disposed at an angle of approximately thirty two degrees from the vertical as compared to the closed position of pivoting member 30 this angle permits additional lateral spacing between the individual drying bars 32 of center region 31 while at the same time still permits overall drying rack 10 to occupy a relatively narrow space adjacent a door to which the rack is affixed.