Any space onboard is prime real estate! Functionality and purpose is always essential. From our galley counter facing into our salon is this open shelf area. After months of failing to find some nautical decor to fit this unique space it. Perhaps, a blessing as we transitioned to full-time cruisers; placing our Rkin Water Filter System on the counter I soon realized this space would be perfect for storing our water bottles; especially since our upper cabinet space is also limited.

I believe on some of the newer Nordhavn’s this is a small cabinet with a door. Obviously, not ours. Trying to find a carpenter to match our teak was not something we wished to explore. So began the quest to find something to cover this opening. For whatever reason, I was drawn to a see through lattice like wall art. Soon, I would learn the measurement would pose a issue. Determined, I eventually came across this wood wall art piece which further blended well with our countertop.