Are shower niches a good idea? Read below to find out. 👇🏻 Our answer is yes! We love the simplicity and beauty of a seamlessly integrated shower niche. 🤍 A seamlessly integrated niche is a perfect addition to any shower. Not only does it provide extra storage, but it also adds a stylish element to the overall bathroom. What’s the difference between a shower niche and a shower shelf? A shower niche is in-built storage within your wall. It has a canopy or top section, like in this reel, where y

Shower niches are no doubt the hardest feature to tile in a walk-in shower 💥 Here are 10 tiling tips on tiling around a shower niche: 1. Fully embed metal edging (this one is Schluter Rondec edging) 2. Allow tiles to overhang niche opening slightly (this will help align tiles inside of niche later) 3. Use a wet saw for L-cuts 4. Polish edges with a diamond pad 5. Cut out tiling flange of metal edging before mitering 6. Adjust cut miters with diamond blade & grinder 7. Fully embed edging around

🔨Framing Niche and Tile Layout Planning🔨 Before framing a recessed niche evaluate these key points: 1. What height shelf height is needed for the products stored? (shampoo, etc.) 2. Is the wall load bearing? If so you may need a header to carry load (If floor joists sit like this on a wall, then its load bearing) 3. If its not load bearing, you can simply frame to the custom size desired 4. Avoid setting a niche in an exterior wall. Its best to have at least an R-13 value of insulation behind