Storage Solutions: 8 Brilliantly Hidden Kitchen Drop Zones

I can’t imagine Ben Franklin was thinking of secret and sneaky compartments for modern home storage solutions when he said “A place for everything, everything in its place,” but the inventor’s wise words are no less true today, particularly in these 8 genius kitchens.

Above: Add just a few more inches to your upper kitchen cabinets to stash away dog leashes, keys, wallets, notes, and beyond. (via Hunted Interior)

Spare a drawer and attach a power strip directly inside for the ultimate tech charging command center. (via Linda Burnside Interiors)

Recipes, paperwork, magazines, coloring books…they can all be hidden away when not in use, as can a dry erase board for grocery and to-do lists. (via Starline Cabinets)

Yet another ridiculously smart way to take full advantage of every square inch of your cabinets. (via Decora Cabinets)

Counter space is a hot commodity in most kitchens, so rethinking the standard knife block (read: counter hog) with a cutting-edge under-cabinet knife storage system like this. (via Organize It)

I always have the hardest time finding a convenient home for dusters and dust pans, mops and brooms (and all the cleaning supplies that come with their use). This is basically a heaven-sent answer, don’t you think? (via Faith Tap)

Why no one thought of this sooner is beyond my comprehension. Hidden storage in the toe kick is the smartest invention in the kitchen since the dishwasher. (via I Wash You Dry)

So maybe we don’t all have the dilemma of where to store our hoards of wine bottles, but in the case that you do…we’re just going to leave this here. #winewishesandspiralcellardreams