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11 Stylish Shower Niche Ideas from Holmes Jobs
By Sherry Holmes
Mike’s Advice / Design
Friday, February 21st, 2025 @ 1:59pm
Looking For A Shower Niche Idea?
Here are 11 shower niche ideas for your room makeover from our Holmes projects!
1. Keeping It Simple
When we built this custom shower niche for a basement bathroom. We accessorized the bathroom with matte black fixtures and kept the shower and niche neutral.
We installed a shower knee wall to give more privacy to anyone using the shower on this project from Holmes Family Rescue Season 1
2. A Bold Look
For this bathroom, installed a beautiful niche with black tiles and grout, Perfect complements the matte black bathroom hardware.
We installed a longer shower niche in this basement bathroom renovation to give the homeowners more space to store all their items.
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3. A Light-Up Niche
This bathroom is small and has a bathtub. We installed a lighted niche for elegance.
We installed this light up shower niche from Schluter and it turned out amazing really added some flair to this bathroom reno.
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4. A Fun Pattern
Our interior designers are not afraid to play with patterns. In this small bathroom, we carried the same tiles from the feature wall to the niche.
Frameless shower installed in small bathroom project on Holmes Family Rescue
5. Double It Up
This is my dad, Mike Holmes’, own bathroom. It took him 15 years to finally update his bathroom. He installed a stacked shelf for better organization.
Porcelain slabs look amazing and with no grout lines, though expert installation is required to achieve a continuous pattern.
6. Playful Pattern
Neutral colours can be beautiful, but they can also feel a little bland if you’re not careful. We added just the right amount of interest to the room without overwhelming it.
7. Gorgeous in Gray
Gray doesn’t have to be boring. This niche has a different patterns, adding a very interesting element against the gray tiles.
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8. Mix It Up
Varying the heights of the shower niche sections here! Gives the homeowner the option of separating their toiletries.
9. Lots Of Storage
10. A Horizontal Niche
11. A Tub With A Niche
In one of the bathrooms we fixed for Holmes+Holmes Season 3, we gave the homeowner a beautiful shower niche.
Are Shower Niches A Good Idea?
Shower niches are becoming a popular feature in bathrooms, and for good reason. Most of the time, we incorporate shower niches in our bathroom reno projects. Really great for organizing your space and storing shower essentials like soap, shampoo, and conditioner. Here are some reasons why shower niches are beneficial.
- They maximize space. With a built-in niche, you don’t have to worry about bulky shower caddies or hanging organizers.
- Perfect for smaller spaces. A niche is built directly into the wall, creating a clean, seamless look while freeing up valuable shower space. In smaller bathrooms, every inch counts so a niche is perfect!
- Niches enhance functionality. Shower niches are custom-designed to fit your needs, with lots of size options. You can choose the size, depth, and layout that works best for you. Whether it’s a small nook for soap or a larger shelf for multiple bottles, a niche can be tailored to fit your exact specifications.
- Shower niches can look really modern and beautiful. You can have fun with the tiles and patterns.
Types of Niches
There are two commonly used shower niches – custom and pre-fabricated. A custom niche is built from scratch by constructing a framed box within the wall. Wallboard is then installed on all surfaces of the framed box and covered with a waterproofing membrane.
Shower niches are not just a space-saver—they improve your bathroom’s functionality and aesthetic, making them a smart choice for any home. Hope you were inspired by these shower niche ideas!
About Sherry Holmes:
Sherry Holmes is the daughter of renowned contractor Mike Holmes. As a skilled contractor and TV personality, she co-hosts Holmes & Holmes and Holmes on Homes, helping homeowners with home renovation projects. Sherry is passionate about building with integrity, safety, and empowering others in the construction industry.
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