A while back I launched a search for the perfect stainless steel soap dish and came up with the Nexio Soap Dish by German company Blomus; it's occupied a spot in my bathroom for several years now and still looks new, thanks to the high-grade stainless (which withstands soap residue, cleaning products, and water).

Above: The classic stainless Nexio Soap Dish (the top lifts off for easy cleaning/draining) is generously sized at 4.25 by 5.5 inches; $16.82 at All Modern.

Above: Blomus also makes the Nexio Soap Dish with Stainless Steel Rails in a matte or mirror finish. It is slightly smaller, measuring 3.1 by 3.9 inches; $25 at Amazon.