This base solves two problems.

1. It raises the dispenser slightly, so when water is splashed while cleaning it's not sitting in water. It also raises the back end slightly.

2. It prevents the dispenser from pulling forward while being used. I made it to measure, so the overlap and positioning are where I wanted them based on my daily usage habits.

I will also add a bead of glue gun glue along each foot, this should prevent it from moving on the granite counter top.

The hexagonal design matches the two trays I already remixed to hold the scrubbies and sponges and to allow for as much airflow as possible.