{"id":37924,"date":"2021-05-26T10:00:34","date_gmt":"2021-05-26T09:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/?p=37924"},"modified":"2021-05-26T10:31:14","modified_gmt":"2021-05-26T09:31:14","slug":"how-to-plan-for-a-bathroom-niche","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-for-a-bathroom-niche","title":{"rendered":"How to plan for a bathroom niche"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Space is at a premium in most bathrooms. That means that the details really matter when it comes to both functionality and design. The bathroom niche, a type of built-in shelf, ticks both boxes \u2013 it creates more storage<\/strong><\/a> without taking up floor space or building outwards into the room, like you\u2019d have to with a cabinet or normal shelf. Plus, its sleek finish instantly offers that contemporary aesthetic<\/strong><\/a> desired by many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another benefit is that bathroom niches are usually straightforward to install. Before you get started, here are 6 features to consider so you can be sure yours is as useful as you need it to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Take a look around your bathroom and identify the area with the most clutter. Once you\u2019ve found it, you\u2019ll probably know where to put a bathroom niche to make the most impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the shower or bath<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sides of the bathtub or shower floor can become overwhelmed with bottles of body wash and shampoo. Place a shower niche at eye-level or a bath niche just above your bath to store those products away tidily, whilst still keeping them in arm\u2019s reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next to the toilet<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having no loo roll is a familiar bathroom problem \u2013 and it\u2019s even more infuriating when it\u2019s the same person that fails to replace it! Install a wall niche right next to your toilet to hold those extra rolls and the culprit will have no excuse next time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Above the sink<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toothbrushes, hand soap and face wash all live on the limited surface space offered by our sinks. Place a niche above yours to reduce the clutter. Plus, with the sink being a high-touch area harbouring bacteria, moving products away from it will make disinfecting it easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dimensions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re deciding on the size of your bathroom niche, think about what you\u2019d like to store in there and how you can get the best use out of your wall space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A vertical niche works well in smaller bathrooms<\/a><\/strong>. Simply add in shelves to make sure all the space is usable and taller bottles can be accommodated. If you\u2019ve got more space to play with, then a horizontal niche going all the way across the wall will maximise your wall space and offer a modern, clean and linear look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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