Boost your bathrooms appeal with these pretty and practical shower niche ideas.
Were serving up some of our most beautiful and clever shower niche ideas, fromsubdued neutralsto playful patterns.
Spa-Like Shower
Julie Soefer
For spa-like appeal, take a neutral approach with your shower.
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The verticalpatterned tile accentis repeated in each shower niche for visual interest.
Adding pattern and texture in complementary hues elevates theshowers minimalist look.
The colors in the shower niche echo the hues in the patterned shower floor.
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Playful Pattern
Ed Gohlich
This cleanwhite showeruses a small patterned tile to create subtle contrast.
Using the same square shape on the large and small tiles gives the design a cohesive feeling.
Horizontal Shower Niche
A broad shower niche takes advantage of ample wall space.
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Here, a larger square niche is positioned above a smaller niche to better accommodate different-sized items.
For a bit of contrast in an otherwise all-white shower, the hexagonalfloor tilerepeats on the shower niche backsplash.
Beautiful in Blue
Blue and white is a timeless color combination.
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The triple box design provides ample room for stashing products while letting its blue background shine.
Style + Function
Who says a shower niche has to be placed up high?
Build in function without sacrificing style.
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Case in point: thisglass-walled shower.
Glamorous Gray
Twin shower niches provide a practical solution for a neutralgray shower.
Glossy gray subway tile amplifies their glamour.
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The contemporary smaller tiles add shine and complement the subtly patterned large tiles.
Hint of Color
Anthony Masterson
In an all-white shower, this petite shower niche stands out.
Ashower mirroron the top niche takes advantage of vertical space and comes in handy when shaving or exfoliating.
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Blue-and-White Background
Marty Baldwin
Blue and white delights in this colorful bathroom.
A playful blue-and-whitegeometric tileon the bathroom floor repeats along the back of the tall, skinny shower niche.
Casual Curves
Beige groutwarms up an all-white shower, where subway tiles are applied vertically.
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The petite shower niche draws its allure from its graceful arch and solid marble shelves.
Artful Background
Stacey Brandford
This shower shines in a timeless black-and-white combination.
The all-white showers double shower niche gets a dose of traditional charm thanks to a black-and-whitetoile tilebackground.
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Modern Shower Niche
EDMUND BARR
Thismodern bathroomdelights in a cool black-and-white palette with brass fixtures.
Small hexagonal tiles on the shower floor mimic the large hexagonal pattern just beyond.
Contrast and Continuity
TRIA GIOVAN
Matte black fixturespop against an all-white shower.
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A metal edge frames the double shower niche and matches the striking brass fixtures for a totally glamorous look.
The dark grout on thesubway tileseamlessly ties the two different looks together.
Sleek fixtures and a gracious marbleshower benchcomplete the perfectly elegant space.
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You should set the wall tile first.
The area near the showerhead is a splash zone, which could get wet and soapy.
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