NICHES - my favourite type of Wet Area Storage

Jan 17
3 min read

Are you considering adding Niches to your Next Bathroom Renovation or New Construction?

Check this out and talk to your Trusted local Carpenter to ensure you make the best decision for your Design Renovation or Construction Project

Below are a few conventional Options for Niches:

The Traditional "Custom" Niche
1. Framed with 2x4* and waterproofed for tiling
  In this Inspiration Image, the Full Exterior of the Vertical Niches is Framed and Waterproofed for Natural Tile with a Sloped Base and Stone Sloped Shelves inset at Custom Heights
  In this Inspiration Image, the Full Exterior of the Horizontal Niche is Framed and Waterproofed for large-format tile
  1. Benefits:
    1. Sizing can be completely Custom, depending on budget, project location, and other Structural Requirements
  2. Features:
    1. Endless Possibilities
  3. Things to Consider:
    1. What is in the Wall you are looking to add a Niche to?
    2. What is your Desired Size of Niche?
The Prefabricated Niche
1. Option to Purchase in Metal or Other Materials on the Market
  Modamo 15-inch x 24-inch Carrara Shower Niche | The Home Depot Canada
  1. Benefits:
    1. Cost Effective
  2. Features:
    1. A Variety of Companies now Offer Niche Inserts along side their Waterproofing and Finishing Systems
  3. Things to Consider:
    1. Size Restrictions
    2. Ensuring the Shelves and Base have an outward Slope for water drainage
The Prefabricated Illuminated Niche
1. Option to Purchase in Metal or Other Materials on the Market
  With a slight Customization on Product Selection, you can Install this Vertically or Horizontally and illuminate it [Light It] with an LED Strip [Water-safe]
  1. Benefits:
    1. Waterproof Options to Seamlessly Join with Other Waterproofing Membranes
    2. Pre-selected sizes and budget-friendly options
  2. Features:
    1. Options to Integrate Lighting in certain Options
    2. This allows you to match or complement the Tile or Panel System on the Niche Wall
  3. Things to Consider:
    1. Your Routine
    2. Your Hygiene Supplies Sizes
A Half Wall
1. Framed with 2x4* and waterproofed for tiling
  This is a Nice Option if you have the 4" in floor space to use from the shower standing space. This Option is Ideal for Taller Soap Bottles and A more Minimalistic Design
  1. Benefits:
    1. This is a Nice Option if you have the 4" in floor space to use from the shower standing space. This Option is Ideal for Taller Soap Bottles and decor options
  2. Features:
    1. Ability to have a taller area for Niche Items
  3. Things to Consider:
    1. Floor Footprint, do you have the space to use, or would the 4" be better in the standing/walking space?
    2. What are the Heights of your Hygiene Supplies
    3. Would you like to Up Light the Half Wall?
Our Favourite 2" as a Shelf
1. Using a 2" Waterproof Material with proper supports and dimensions for the application
  1. Benefits:
    1. Less Costs, as it is solely adding more waterproofing material for a surface application and projection of the 2" board, as opposed to framing and ensuring waterproofing membranes and other finishing edges are completed
  2. Features:
    1. Aesthetic Possibilities
  3. Things to Consider:
    1. Distances Between Shelving if multiple
    2. The Heights for Optimal Use: Shaving, Sitting, Storage
Our Favourite 2" as an Under-Lit Shelf
1. Using a 2" Waterproof Material with proper supports and dimensions for the application, with a Water-safe LED Strip Light Installed on the bottom side
  1. Benefits:
    1. Less Costs, as it is solely adding more waterproofing material for a surface application and projection of the 2" board, as opposed to framing and ensuring waterproofing membranes and other finishing edges are completed. Yes, adding an LED adds costs; however, if you are contemplating lighting, you already understand it is an upcharge
  2. Features:
    1. Option to Under Light
    2. Or Up Light
  3. Things to Consider:
    1. Distances Between Shelving if multiple
    2. The Heights for Optimal Use: Shaving, Sitting, Storage

With all of these Options you can ALWAYS Combine them and get Creative, just make sure you talk with your Trusted Carpenter [Contractor] about your Project's Investment Goals to ensure you are not Over Constructing and Spending

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