The niche in the bathroom is an architectural element that is a groove in the wall. It performs a decorative, and practical function. The niche can serve as a place for storing items, towels, toilet paper, household chemicals, decorative accessories.
Thus, with the help of a niche in the bathroom, you can get rid of the shelves and the need to suspend the lockers cluttering the space. For the equipment of such a storage system, the openings are most often made square or rectangular.
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Bathroom design with niches
Usually a niche in the bathroom is made of plasterboard. From a similar material, you can build a structure of any shape and size, hide all the unevenness of the walls, hide pipes and communications.
A popular solution was the arrangement of a large niche in the bathroom under a washing machine or a sink. The washing machine can be built into the prepared space, and from above it is convenient to equip the box-top and use it as a shelf for storing hygienic means. Looks like placing things very carefully.
The niche, equipped under the sink, is complemented by doors or a screen that hides the water pipes. For its equipment, a box with a countertop is assembled, into which a wash basin is inserted. As a result, you get a large additional space in which you can store buckets, rags and detergents.
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A niche in the bathroom wall can be made creative, decorated with a backlight, a mirror. To do this, often using spotlights or wall sconces , this design will create a special atmosphere in the room, visually increase its volume. Niches of an arched, oval shape will look nicely.
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Niches in the bathroom improve the appearance of the entire bathroom. They will become an excellent storage system and an element of decor, will give the room a uniqueness.