Not enough space for displaying and storing things? Want to add interest and decorative value to some space? I’ve got a solution – niche shelves! Niche shelves will not only give you that desired space for storage and display but also will add decorative value and interest to any room where you will make them. But first let’s find out
What Is A Wall Niche?
A wall niche is basically a decorative box nested inside a wall of your home. Wall niches are nothing new and today more homeowners embrace them as smart storage solutions in pint-size spaces. People love them because they’re fully customizable, and they offer a creative way to squeeze in some extra storage out of a blank wall. But not all niches have to be functional, and in fact many are purely decorative. Contrary to mountable shelving, which can get in the way (and make rooms look smaller), wall niches don’t extend past the surface of your wall and in one niche you may get a lot of shelves at once.
A beautiful color block interior with a niche and thin wood shelves with various decor and objects on display is a lovely space.
A beautiful vintage Mediterranean kitchen with arched niche shelves, tiles, a large sink and brass items looks wow.
A built-in fireplace and a niche for firewood next to it add warmth and coziness to the space.
A catchy burgundy niche with thin white shelves that display various decor adds color and geometry to the space.
A chic and elegant living room done in neutrals with touches of navy, with a whole wall taken by niche shelves to store and display.
A niche shelf with a black edge provides stylish storage in this chic bathroom with white skinny tiles. Black fixtures enhance the modern design. Use contrasting details to add depth and functionality to your bathroom.
A contemporary bedroom with a long niche shelf, a bed with bold pillows, a black side table and black chair.
A contemporary neutral bathroom with a shower space and a space divider that provides niche shelves and towel storage.
Square tiles and black fixtures define this contemporary white bathroom, featuring a niche shelf and a wall-mounted vanity. The sleek design combines style and practicality. Opt for wall-mounted fixtures and niche storage for a modern bathroom.
A contemporary white bathroom with a beige tile floor and a fireplace, with a niche with wooden shelves is cool.
A creative black and white kitchen with square tiles and niche shelves that are used instead of upper cabinets for storing various tableware.
A large niche for storage in a grey tile bathroom wall is a smart idea, saving both floor and storage space. The grey tiles add a sleek, modern touch. Opt for built-in niches to maximize space and keep your bathroom organized.
A kitchen clad with white square tiles and with niche shelves that are used instead of cabinets to store everything needed.
A large niche with built-in shelves accented with light-stained wood, with books, decor and potted plants is awesome.
A large niche with shelves, a chalkboard backdrop is a cool idea for a Scandinavian kitchen, it allows you store and display various stuff.
Where To Make A Niche Shelf?
The most popular places for such wall niche shelves are kitchens, bathrooms, entryways and living rooms. They’re often built into showers, and you can put bottles of shampoo or body wash, hair product, or even daily vitamins, medications in a bathroom wall niche. It’s also a great place to have a mirror for easy makeup access and application. An entryway wall niche shelf is a great place to hang key hooks or leave your wallet. You can also use this space as a little charging station for phones. These functional entryway niche shelves guarantee you won’t leave home without the essentials, while also keeping things organized and out of the way. In your living room a niche shelf will be a perfect spot to place small conversation pieces, figurines, and collectibles.
A lovely arched niche with shelves displaying books, candles and a potted plant is a stylish idea for a any space.
Neutral walls create a calm backdrop in this minimalist bathroom with a large shower space enclosed in glass. A series of lit-up niche shelves offer stylish storage. Opt for illuminated niches to add both function and ambiance.
Wooden niches and shelves add warmth to this minimalist bathroom, creating a stylish and inviting space. The wood contrasts beautifully with the minimalist design. Opt for wooden elements to bring a cozy feel to a modern bathroom.
Stone tiles create a sleek look in this minimalist shower space, featuring a long and narrow niche with metal shelves. The combination adds a cool, modern touch. Use stone and metal elements for a stylish and functional shower area.
A modern living room with a graphite grey accent wall dotted with stained wood niche shelves used as a large display.
A modern space with a wooden ceiling with beams, a parquet floor and three niche shelves for storing stuff.
A bathtub with niche shelves by its side provides practical storage in this neutral, airy bathroom. The design is versatile and stylish, allowing you to store anything you need. Use niche shelves to maximize storage and maintain a clean look.
A neutral wall with a series of niche shelves is a great way to display various decor and accessories.
A niche styled with wooden shelves, for storing firewood, photos, baskets and planters.
A niche with a hearth and a niche with wooden shelves are a great way to accent them and show off what's inside.
A niche with a series of shelves is a stylish idea for any space, here it's used to display books and vases of various kinds.
A niche with a series of white shelves that put some objects, candleholders and art on display is a lovely addition to the space.
A niche with dark-stained wooden shelves and various decor and photos plus a light over it to accent the display.
A niche with shelves lined up with stained wood is a stylish idea for a living room, here you can display anything you want.
A refined living room with a large niche in the wall featuring some shelves, books and decor is a gorgeous space.
How To Style A Wall Niche Shelf?
As I said above, niche shelves are very versatile, and that means you can change them according to the style, colors and needs of your space. They can feature different shapes, from arches to very strict geometry (asymmetry is also welcome!) highlighting the architectural features of your space, they can show off different matching or contrasting colors if you want and can be accented with wood, for example. You can choose how to decorate your niche based on the theme of the room. Get inspired by these and many other ideas below!
A series of niche shelves with potted plants, candleholders and photos that add color and interest to the space.
A series of sleek wall niches is used as a bookcase, which is a smart idea to save floor space and not to add more furniture here.
A sleek wall with a series of niche shelves is a stylish idea for a modern, Scandinavian or contemporary space.
A small yet cool niche with light-stained shelves, a potted plant and some supplies is a lovely idea for a boho or mid-century modern space.
A stylish niche painted pink, with thin wooden shelves, potted plants, books and a green light over it is a lovely color accent for a mid-century modern interior.
A tall and narrow niche with dark-stained shelves and books on them is a cozy addition to the fireplace nook.
A whole wall taken by various niches that are used to display decor and add decorative value to the space.
An airy and chic living room with a niche with shelves, potted plants, black vases and various decor is amazing.
An airy minimalist space with built-in niche shelves with various decor and potted greenery is a lovely one.
An arrangement of round niche shelves is great for a dining space, here it's used for storing wine bottles.
an awkward nook turned into a display with a series of niche shelves, some decor and potted plants, a black stool and a potted plant.
An industrial bedroom with concrete walls and niche shelves instead of nightstands, this is a great alternative to usual shelves and they look sleek.
Cool niche shelves with stained wooden framing and lights will display your stuff at their best.
Long and narrow niches with wooden shelves inside add decorative value to the space and show off some stuff inside.
Niche shelves built-in in the stairs are a great way to make use of this space and add decorative value to it.
Niche shelves of whitewashed wood and with built-in lights are amazing, and lights highlight everything that's on display.