18 Shower Niche Ideas for a Beautiful Storage Solution Put self-care products within arm's reach. Close Credit: Margaret Rajic / Outline Interiors We all need somewhere to store our shower products, so why not make it stylish? A shower niche is the epitome of blending form and function. It's a place where you can experiment with tile, color, and texture while maximizing your bathroom's storage. You can tailor a bathroom niche perfectly to your space, whether you have a large trove of shampoos and body washes or a small collection of staples. Here are some beautiful shower niche ideas from interior designers to inspire your bathroom design. 20 Shower Tile Ideas to Inspire Your Bathroom Remodel 01 of 18 Dual Storage Niche Credit: Michael Hunter / Kitchen Design Concepts A functional niche means selecting the right size, meaning you may need more than one shelf. "This shower niche was thoughtfully designed to hold two sets of products for a couple, including tall shampoo and conditioner bottles with pumps," says Mary Kathryn Reese, founder of Kitchen Design Concepts. "To preserve the beauty of the tile, a sleek glass shelf avoids any solid structures that could block the view of the tile." 02 of 18 Accent Tile Credit: Jessica Delaney / The Design Studio Use a niche as an opportunity to add an accent tile that complements the color palette and shape of your wall tile. "By creating a linear detail with an accent tile, we were able to create a large vertical niche offering plenty of storage and visual appeal," says Lisa Lally, senior designer at The Design Studio. 03 of 18 Continuous Pattern Credit: Native House Photography / Bee House Design A niche doesn't have to stand out amidst a patterned tile wall. If you plan carefully, a pattern can continue right through the niche. “We preplanned the long, linear niche location seamlessly with the custom tile mosaic," says Brooke Eversoll, founder and principal designer of Bee Studios Designs. "To add an extra detail, we wrapped the walls of the niche in quartz material matching the countertops." 04 of 18 Minimalist Niche Credit: Rikki Snyder / Caroline Kopp For a look that's serene and seamless, choose a marble tile and an understated, minimal niche. "This shower niche, like the rest of the bathroom, is in the most peaceful, luminous marble, Bianco Dolomite," says Caroline Kopp, founder and principal designer of Caroline Kopp Interior Design. "The tiles were placed to keep the overall pattern of the wall continuous across the inside back of the niche, keeping with the quiet, understated theme of this space." 05 of 18 Light-Filled Niche Credit: Jenny Siegwart / Anne Rae Design What better way to let a niche shine than to shine a literal light on it? Adding a spotlight to a niche is not only practical, but it adds an elevated look to the shower. "The shower niche, framed by white handmade subway tiles, is accented with a shimmering Calacatta Gold mini mosaic and enhanced by a waterproof puck light, drawing attention to the niche and making it a stunning focal point of the shower," says Kristin Kostamo-McNeil, owner of Anne Rae Design. 06 of 18 Handmade Tile Niche Credit: Sierra Ann Photography / The MD Design Co When you want the tile to take center stage, the key is to keep it consistent from wall to niche and avoid any delineation. Skip the border and the additional shelves to keep the look streamlined. "We focused on natural, handmade tiles that gave this shower a sense of tranquility. The color palette remained neutral but the variation in tile added all the depth we needed. We kept the niche simple with mitered tile edges so we did not have to introduce a second design element," says Marcella Domonkos, design consultant at MD Design Co. 07 of 18 Classic Tile Niche Credit: Lindsay Brown / Studio Burgoon This niche blends right in thanks to the continuation of the tile throughout the shower. "The primary bathroom shower is framed in a timeless stainless steel enclosure with a combination of cream crackle subway tile and olive pencil trim," says Ali Burgoon Nolan, principal and owner of Studio Burgoon. "This features a thoughtfully integrated niche that seamlessly blends functionality with sophisticated design." 08 of 18 Neutral Niche Credit: Caroline Sharpnack / Brad Ramsey Interiors This shower has several built-in features, including a bench and two niches, but thanks to the calming, neutral tile, they blend seamlessly together. This is a classic look that's as functional as it is stylish. 09 of 18 Floor-to-Ceiling Niche Credit: Margaret Rajic / Outline Interiors Rather than building a standalone niche, this one is tucked into the side of the shower and spans from floor to ceiling. Multiple shelves leave plenty of room for products, and it has an elegant built-in shelving look. 10 of 18 Hidden Niche Credit: Derrick Zellman / The Design Studio If you want a minimal look when you walk into your bathroom, make sure to place a niche on the side of the shower that's hidden from view. "A small niche tucked in the non-visible side of the shower keeps the visual clutter of products hidden away, but still at arm's length," Lally says. 11 of 18 Double Niche Credit: Margaret Rajic / Outline Interiors Rather than going vertical with another shelf, this double niche goes horizontal. Two side-by-side shelves leave a lot of room for bath products. If you have two people who regularly use this shower, each one gets their own space. 12 of 18 Full Wall Niche Credit: Margaret Rajic / Outline Interiors Want to maximize your space for all your different soaps? Stretch the niche across the entire wall. This niche has the same small-scale mosaic tile throughout the shower, niche, floor, and even the bathroom walls, giving it a cohesive rather than busy look, despite the tiny tiles. 13 of 18 Pony Wall Niche Credit: Sarah Crowley / Outline Interiors There isn't always a full wall to use for niche placement, but that doesn't mean you have to give up the niche altogether. Utilize a low spot, like a pony wall, to put a niche. It may be best to install one shelf with a low niche so you're not reaching down too low for products. 14 of 18 Schluter Tile Credit: Yanglin Cai / Sey Interiors When your shower walls and niche feature different tile, tie them together by bordering the niche with a complementary color. "We created a sleek, modern shower niche by aligning the tile and adding a black-frame schluter for a striking contrast," says Kristen Reyes, interior designer and CEO of Sey Interiors. 15 of 18 Styled Shelves Credit: Deni + Dove Interiors Two shelves offer room for décor to give the niche a styled look. "To elevate the look of this niche wall, we added marble soap dishes. Each styling element adds an interesting element and enhances the bathroom’s ethereal vibe and light-filled atmosphere," says Olma Fuentes, principal and founder of Deni + Dove Interiors. 16 of 18 Picture Frame Molding Credit: Nate Sheets Photography / KOBEL + CO Frame the niche with decorative trim to make it the focal point of the shower. This marble tile niche has a small molding around it, which is echoed by a larger molding framing the nook. The look is timeless and clean. 17 of 18 Tall Glass Shelves Credit: Design Directions If you have the space, build in more room for products. Glass shelves help create a seamless look in a tall niche, particularly when there's a striking tile at the back. "This tall shower niche is wrapped in a realistic-looking Onyx porcelain tile, with a watery blue iridescent accent tile that catches the light beautifully," says Valerie Ann Helgeson, lead designer and founder of Design Directions. "We’ve spaced the glass shelves to perfectly fit our client’s favorite products." 18 of 18 Contrasting Stone Credit: Nathan Schroder Photography / Lark Interiors "We love a stone shower niche with a small shelf on top for soap. It's beautiful and functional, keeping all of your essentials within reach," says Janelle Patton, principal designer at Lark Interiors. It's even more beautiful when it incorporates a contrasting marble that adds a layer of color and texture. This pinkish tone is the perfect foil to the neutrals within the shower tile. Explore more: Home Home Design & Decor Bathroom Design Ideas