If you’re thinking about remodelling your shower, you may have come across the term, “shower niche.” Known in the home improvement world, a shower niche is simply a recessed area in your shower where you can place shampoo, soap, and other shower items. Shower niches are an essential part of any walk-in shower or wet room, allowing you to take advantage of easy, accessible storage space without having to give up valuable floor space.

We explore what a shower niche is and discuss some of the reasons why it can be a great addition to any wet room:

What Is a Shower Niche UK?

As already mentioned, a shower niche is a concaved area in a shower where you can place shower items. Shower niches are becoming increasingly popular in bathroom design as they offer a convenient and stylish way to store shower essentials.

There are many different ways to incorporate a shower niche into your bathroom design. They can be built into the wall of your shower or be added as an insert that fits into an existing space. Niches even come in a range of shapes, such as square or rectangular, with some featuring a shower niche shelf to provide additional storage space.

Shower Niche Types

There are two main types of shower niches: tiled and prefabricated.

A tile shower niche is a recessed area in your shower that is tiled to match the rest of your shower, offering a seamless look.  

On the other hand, prefabricated shower niches are ready-to-install units that are an easy and convenient way to add storage to your shower. Like tiled shower niches, they come in a variety of sizes and materials, but they can be installed in as little as a few hours.

Why Use a Shower Niche?

There are several reasons why you should use a shower niche in your bathroom:

1.       Shower niches can store shower essentials in a dedicated space, helping to keep your shower organised and clutter-free.

2.       Shower niche lighting and other niche features can add visual interest to your bathroom that can be designed to match design elements in your shower for a cohesive look. You can also use the niche as an opportunity to add a pop of colour or texture to your bathroom with mosaic tile or stone accents.

3.       Shower niches provide an opportunity to add extra functionality to your bathroom. Some niches come equipped with shelves or ledges that can be used to store towels, washcloths, or even plants.

Shower Niches vs. Other Shower Storage Options

There are many different options for storing your shower essentials, including shower caddies and shampoo shelves. Whether you're taking advantage of these storage solutions in a wet room, or in a space with a modern shower tray, they can both also be great options, depending on your space and your mobility. We take a look at how they compare with shower niches:

Shower caddies

Shower caddies are typically made from metal or plastic and can be hung over the door or be attached to the wall of your shower. They offer a place to store your shampoo, soap, and other shower items, but they can be bulky and difficult to clean. Shower caddies also don't offer the same visual appeal as a shower niche.

Shampoo shelves

Shampoo shelves are typically installed above the shower head and offer a place to store shampoo, conditioner, and other bottles. While shampoo shelves can be a convenient storage solution, they can take up valuable space in your shower.

Ultimately, when it comes to style and functionality, shower niches offer the best of both worlds. They offer customisation to match the tile and other design elements in your shower, as well as providing a convenient and out-of-the-way storage solution for your shower items.

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