As you can see in this picture steve is using 12x24 wall tile that s the same thickness as the sill.
Feature tile shower niche.
Geometric subway or standard tiles laid in interesting patterns such as herringbone add personality too.
While a shower niche will enhance your showering experience and make your bathroom a more functional space it can also serve an aesthetic purpose.
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By making the sill stick out by 1 16 he ll make the pencil tile hang out over the main tile by the same distance.
It s an ideal space for accessories such as bath oils and toiletries.
Installing a rectangular tile niche horizontally can give you a much longer space to keep your things.
We have chosen the alpine grey tile for our ensuite shower which will be both floor and wall tiles.
Built with the exact same tile as the rest of the shower surround so it almost disappears when empty.
A shower niche or a recessed shower shelf can be a stylish and practical addition to your shower.
A shower niche can be tiled or a pre built shower niche can be installed as per the users preferences.
The sill tile should hang outside the niche by 1 16 if you ll be using pencil trim tile to frame the niche.
It also can add some interest to those plain yet wide shower walls.
This will make your niche stand out and act as a design feature that lifts your entire bathroom.
This shower features carrara marble tiles and two long niches.
I get it having a shelf right in the shower is almost a necessity but it doesn t have to announce itself.
Instead i recommend going for a shower niche that is almost invisible to the eye.
By choosing the right feature tiles for your shower walls and niche you can design a stunning feature area in your bathroom.
On the flip side using the same tile will make your shower shelf blend in inconspicuously for a more monochromatic style.
Notice the same tiles are used for both the niche and shower for a cohesive appearance.
Installing the shower niche to store those accessories that give you the fresh experience of showering together is too critical to be overlooked.
Any suggestions on a feature tile to use in the large niche for the double shower.
Create a focal point or feature wall using your favorite tiles.
Or keep the background of the shelf super neutral.
Use a different tile on the shower shelf than the rest of the shower wall.
Not only do these shower niches look absolutely stunning but they also offer many advantages.