Floor and Decor Shower Niches for Stylish Storage

When renovating a bathroom or building a new one from the ground up, every square inch counts. You want to maximize both style and functionality. That's why more and more homeowners are incorporating shower niches into their designs.

A shower niche is a built-in nook that serves as storage space for shampoo, soap, razors, and other bathing accessories. Strategically placed shower niches keep these items off the floor yet still within arm's reach. They also contribute visual interest and flair.

Benefits of Adding Shower Niches

Shower niches offer several advantages over standalone storage options:

• Provide additional storage without taking up floor space
• Prevent bottles and containers from falling over or getting kicked around
• Keep items accessible but out of the main shower area
• Seamlessly blend with surrounding shower tiles and materials
• Introduce eye-catching style elements like decorative tiles or glass

For small or awkward bathroom layouts, a shower niche can be a lifesaver. You get function and flair in one compact package.

More Room for Essentials

The average shower niche offers enough capacity for multiple bottles of shampoo, conditioner, body wash, shaving cream, and more. Some larger niches can even store bath toys, speakers, or frequently used medicines. With everything right at your fingertips, showering is easier and quicker.

Enhanced Visual Appeal

Shower niches aren't just utilitarian. They add style and pizzazz to your bathing area. Glass block niches, stone or marble surrounds, and mosaic tile accents turn a once-drab wall into a stunning focal point.

Get creative with niche sizes, locations, materials and colors to complement your decor. Contrast lighter tiles with a bold niche that pops. Use hexagonal or basketweave patterns for the niche itself. The options are nearly endless.

Key Features of Floor & Decor Shower Niches

Not all shower niches live up to expectations. Some have quality or longevity issues. Others don't properly suit the space . That's why smart homeowners and contractors shop shower niches at Floor & Decor .

Known for stylish yet affordable tile and stone, Floor and Decor offers shower niches with these standout features:

• Durable ceramic, natural stone, or glass construction
• Variety of sizes from compact to capacious
• Customize with different materials, textures, and finishes
• Effortless integration into surrounding shower tiles
• Designed for no-fuss cleaning and maintenance

Floor & Decor shower niches check all the boxes. They last for years even with frequent use. The heavy-duty build quality also resists cracks, leaks, or other damage.

Design Continuity

A poorly made or mismatched niche sticks out like a sore thumb. It ruins the cohesive feel of your bathroom . Floor & Decor shower niches coordinate beautifully with related tiles and stones. The color tones, textures, and grout lines align perfectly.

Flexible Sizing

Bathing areas come in all shapes and sizes. An oversized niche overwhelms a tiny shower. Conversely, a petite niche in a spacious area looks silly. Floor & Decor niches suit any setting. Pick compact, medium or large as needed.

Creative Ways to Use Shower Niches

Shower niches aren't one-size-fits all. Get creative with sizes, locations and applications. Here are some eye-catching ideas to stimulate your imagination:

Glass Block Niches

Few materials evoke modern style like glass block. This translucent building material makes a bold niche choice. Illuminate the cavity for added character. Or fill it with decorative objects.

Mosaic Inlays

Tiny mosaic tiles pack tons of visual punch in a small area. Use them to frame a niche or adorn the back wall. Contrast mosaic colors and patterns against plain tiles.

Display Case Niches

Turn your niche into a mini-museum. Display sea shells, pet rocks, or other knick-knacks inside the cavity. Some homeowners even use shower niches to show off sports memorabilia or favorite movie collectibles.

Niche Location

Shower niches need not occupy prime real estate. Install them high or low, on a side wall or in the corner. Get creative with unconventional placements. Just be sure to account for comfortable access.

DIY Installation Tips

Adding a shower niche involves careful planning and execution. But you needn't hire a professional. With proper precautions, a DIY niche installation produces superb results. Here are some tips:

• Ensure adequate structural support behind the niche cavity
• Use a tile saw for clean, precise cuts
• Seal the edges with waterproof silicone caulk
• Grout with non-sanded caulk once tiles fully cure
• Apply a penetrating sealant to the finished niche

Never cut into existing plumbing or electric. Adjust niche size or location to avoid buried lines. A few hours online research also proves helpful for first-time installers.

Accounting for Contents

The perfect niche maximizes every inch without feeling cramped. Take stock of intended contents before settling on dimensions. Measure bottles and containers as a guide. Leave a bit of wiggle room too.

Moisture Considerations

Frequent moisture exposure degrades typical grout and caulk. Utilize water-resistant variants instead. After grouting, apply a sealant made for wet areas. Annually resealing maintains waterproofing.

Why Choose Floor & Decor

Floor & Decor is a leading retailer of stylish, affordable tile for kitchens, baths and more. Their shower niches continue that tradition with:

• High-grade materials resistant to cracks and stains
• Universal sizing to fit most showers and layouts
• Grouts, caulks and sealants for DIY installation
• Nationwide locations and design consultants

Before choosing a shower niche, visit your nearest Floor & Decor showroom . Their knowledgeable associates help select the best style and size for your needs and budget.

One-Stop Shower Reimagining

What good is a gorgeous new niche without complementary tiles? Floor & Decor stocks everything needed to reimagine your entire shower. Porcelain, ceramic, glass, metal and stone tiles inspire you to think big.

Bath remodels carry notoriously high price tags. But Floor & Decor shatters that stereotype. Their combination of direct sourcing and high volume keep costs low without sacrificing quality.

Revamp your whole shower for a fraction of the expected cost. Then use the savings to splurge on upscale accent tiles or other upgrades!