There are a few things you never want to leave the house with, and this handy companion helps you keep track of them all, while blending quietly into the background when not in use.

Mount it over an outlet and it charges your phone. Slide the dark wood panel aside to reveal a clock and a helpful hanger for your glasses. Drop your keys and wallet into the top where they disappear from view.

This handmade helper by Curtis Micklish is a great example of how a few simple pieces and form the solution to a complex problem – different odds and ends that are daily basics are each accommodated in a unique and appropriate way, all through a simple two-tone block of wood the can sit next to your door like a temperature control panel.