Our 6 Favorite Cottages

West Bay Landing

Southern Living

In the spacious kitchen shown at left, the open storage is both a means of displaying cookware and an example of creative shelf design. The 1 1/2-inch-thick wooden shelves rest on metal supports and hang from pieces of 1-inch-diameter galvanized pipe. The open shelving is great for showcasing serving pieces and pottery, and guests love them because they can easily find needed items. If you need extra storage space but don't want to install cabinetry, an open shelving unit like this is a practical solution.