Smart Staircases that Double as Storage

Furniture collector Kathryn Tyler built her house in England around the vintage pieces she's ammassed over the years. Her retro kitchenware rests atop unclutted open shelving that doubles as a staircase.

This wooden staircase doubles as kitchen shelving in the English designer's home. Tyler hired David Restorick, a furniture maker and friend, to build a staircase that doubles as display space for Tyler's vast collection of colorful cookware.