Gray horizontal tiles line this neutral bathroom along with a gray, white, and black stone floor. Silver fixtures and a small shower niche act as functional decor. A built-in bench is accessorized with a small wooden tray and a white candle.
41 Shower Niche Ideas To Create The Bathroom Of Your Dreams
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Published: January 12, 2023
Updated: January 12, 2023
41 Shower Niche Ideas To Create The Bathroom Of Your Dreams
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January 12, 2023
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A shower is a place to relax and wash away the day. For many people, it’s a little bit of serenity in a hectic world. Your bathroom should be comfortable, relaxing, and decorated just the way you want it. It’s also important for it to be functional.
Shower niches can add some contrast to showers that have a simple color scheme or tile pattern. They can also hold your favorite décor and bath products. While they may only be a small part of a bathroom or shower, they can act as a subtle accent that completes your desired aesthetic. If you are planning to remodel a bathroom or just want to update your décor, be sure to check out these shower niche ideas.
02 of White and Wicker Bathroom with Shower Niche
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White tile and glass doors trimmed in silver make up this shower with a small square shower niche inside holding shampoo bottles A wicker pendant lamp creates a modern look. Gray granite countertops sit on a white vanity, while a wood-framed mirror matches the floors below.
03 of Black and White Shower with Natural Wood Vanity
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A shower niche shows through a paneled glass door trimmed in black. A toilet sits on a black and white tile floor with a floral print and a natural wood vanity sits nearby.
04 of Gray Tiled Shower with Neutral Shower Curtain
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A beige ruffled shower curtain opens to reveal a shower with gray and white subway tiles and a niche with bath products and decor. A brass showerhead gives the space a vintage touch.
05 of Round Tile Shower Niche in Marble Shower
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Light gray, hexagon tiles fill in a shower niche with gray marble tiles making up the shower wall. A dark wood floor, a white bathtub, and a double vanity sink with a marble countertop complete the neutral color scheme.
06 of Pebble Tile Shower Niche in Modern Shower
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Large pebble tiles add texture to a small shower niche holding a plant. Modern farmhouse decor is spread around the bathroom and on a floating shelf that holds towels.
07 of Farmhouse Bathroom with Tile Shower Niche
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Black and white geometric tiles line the floor of the bathroom. A shower with white subway tiles and a square niche sits in the corner. The bathtub is surrounded by wood paneling to create a farmhouse aesthetic.
08 of Gray and White Subway Tile Shower with Gold Fixtures
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Gray and white subway tile shower tiles are embellished with gold fixtures. White bottles are tucked into the shower niche and a white bench sits in the corner accessorized with a bouquet of pink blossoms.
09 of Haircare Products in Tile Shower Niche
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This shower with white chevron tiles features a small niche with three white bottles of soap and hair care products.
10 of Large Gray Tile Shower with Brass Showerheads
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This bathroom features a large gray tiled shower without doors. A large brass showerhead hangs from the ceiling, with additional showerheads mounted to the shower walls. Illuminating the room is a hanging brass pendant light.
11 of White Scallop Tile Shower with Bench
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This white scallop tile shower with bench is complete with a gold-accented niche. A glass door and panels enclose the shower. White hexagon tile covers the floor of the shower while the scallop tile continues onto the outside.
12 of Doorless Walk In Shower With Black Rain Shower Head
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This doorless walk-in shower features neutral stacked tile, a black rain shower head, and a built-in shelf. Hanging on a black rod is a white towel.
13 of Gold Faucets in Subway Tile Shower
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White subway tile covers the walls of this walk-in shower paired with a modern shower bench. Black framed windows add contrast to the all-white walls. Black and white patterned tile flooring extends across the space. Two gold shower faucets flank a recessed wall.
14 of Black and White Shower Bench Ideas
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Shower bench ideas are displayed in this bathroom with a corner bench and a built-in niche. White subway tile with black grout displays a black faucet and a second niche on the opposite wall. Black flooring contrasts with the white space.
15 of Marble Tile Shower with Double Niches
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Large marble tiles contrast with the small, square tiles in the shower niches to brighten this shower. Dark fixtures stand out against the light color scheme.
16 of Modern Bathroom Design with Accent Tile
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A black paneled shower door slides to reveal a gray tiled shower and niche with speckled accent tile that matches the flooring. A wooden vanity and black fixtures are the finishing touches on this modern bathroom
17 of Black Honeycomb Tile in Shower Niche
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Black honeycomb tiles line a small shelf and shower niche. Large marble tiles cover the top and small subway tiles cover the bottom. Black fixtures add a small detail.
18 of White Shower with Tile Shower Niches
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Double shower niches stand out in this white subway-tiled shower. An all-white color scheme and a nearby window brightens up the small room, while plants add some natural color
19 of Gray and White Bathroom
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A marble sink and floating shelves add character to this bathroom which features a neutral color scheme. A gray and white striped curtain and a square shower niche accessorize the shower, which also displays a small potted plant set on a window ledge.
20 of Herringbone Doorless Walk-In Shower
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This doorless, walk-in shower features a herringbone beige tile wall and patterned tile flooring. A frosted and textured glass with a gold metal frame creates a barrier between the shower and the black vanity cabinet nearby. A potted eucalyptus rests in the window.
21 of Shower with Bench and Tiled Niche
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A white marble shower with a bench in the corner is built with a tiled niche. White hexagon tile covers the floor of the shower adding a unique texture. Marble tile continues across the bathroom floor surrounded by white walls.
22 of Black and White Shower with Frameless Glass Doors
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A black shower niche with small black penny tiles holds three white shampoo bottles in a white shower stall. Eucalyptus hangs from the black showerhead, matching the door handles on the frameless glass doors.
23 of White Tile Bathroom with Vintage Vanity
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An all-white bathroom features a large walk-in shower with subway tile and a shower niche. A large vintage wood vanity with a white bowl sink stands nearby.
24 of Modern Black and White Walk-In Shower
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This modern bathroom features a walk-in shower with a built-in niche accented with black penny tile, a glass partition, and a matching black penny tile floor. Greenery adorns the shower ledge and counter. A black vanity with a white ledge also displays a potted plant in a wicker basket.
25 of Gray and White Bathroom with Geometric Shower Niche
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A geometric tile shower niche stands out in an all-white and gray bathroom. A geometric rug lies just outside the clear glass shower doors, covering wood tile floors. White shiplap runs along one wall, where wood floating shelves are accessorized with glass jars.
26 of Gray Tile Bathroom with Shower Niche and Window
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Gray stone tiles cover a shower with a small horizontal window and matching shower niche. A wooden bench and copper faucet and showerhead add some color. A potted plant is placed near the large window illuminating the space.
27 of Tiled Shower with Clear Door and Rectangle Niche
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A neutral shelf acts as a towel closet and stands outside a clear shower door. The shower features white subway tiles and a geometric tile floor. A rectangular shower niche has just enough space for bath products.
28 of Well Lit Bathroom with Black Shower Door
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A spacious bathroom features a large walk-in shower with black framed glass doors and white subway tile. The bathroom floor has black and white patterned tile with a large soaking tub placed nearby. A small wood side table in the corner is accessorized with a large glass vase filled with sage green leaves.
29 of Grey and Blue Bathroom Ideas Around Shower
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Grey and blue bathroom ideas are featured in this space among white bathroom walls. Grey flooring leads to a white tiled shower with a built-in niche. Brass hardware adorns a blue vanity with a white countertop and chrome faucet.
30 of Subway Tile Bathtub and Wood Vanity
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White subway tile surrounds an alcove bathtub next to a wood vanity with white countertop. Greenery is arranged throughout the space adding a decorative touch. A tasseled towel is draped over the side of the bathtub.
31 of Two Stools Outside Large White Tiles on Shower Walls
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Two wooden stools sit outside the glass shower doors of a bathroom shower. Large white tiles with light grey marbling cover the shower walls. A green plant hangs from the chrome faucet head. A white rug is laid on the warm wood floor.
32 of Black Faucet with Large Tiles for Shower Walls
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Two black hooks are attached to a white wall next to a walk-in shower with large grey rectangular tiles and a glass door. A large black shower head hangs over the shower near a shower niche.
33 of Double Shower Niches with White Penny Tile
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Double shower niches with penny tiles feature various shampoo and bath products as well as nature-inspired decor. Black fixtures match stand out against the slanted tile shower.
34 of Brown Toned Bathroom with White Vanity
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Dark, glossy hardwood floors match the brown tiled walk-in shower in this stunning bathroom. A white vanity with dark granite countertops and black handles sits beneath a wall-to-wall frameless mirror. A black metal light fixture is hung on the wall above.
35 of White Subway Tile Shower Niche Trim
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White subway tile shower niche with matching trim is fitted into a white subway tile shower and tub combo. The shower is finished with a black shower head in this bathroom boasting a black vanity.
36 of White and Gray Pebble Tile Shower Pan
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White subway tile shower with square niche boasts a white and gray pebble tile shower pan. A frameless glass enclosure is fitted to the shower in this bathroom with a gray vanity.
37 of Black and White Patterned Shower Niche
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Black and white tiles surround a shower in this farmhouse bathroom. White shiplap hangs behind a toilet and sink, which features a wood counter and white vessel sink. A black and white geometric niche stands out in the shower.
38 of Pebble Tile Shower Pan and Niche
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White and gray marble shower is accented by a white and gray pebble tile shower pan and niche. A sliding glass door is fitted to the shower in this white shiplap bathroom with white toilet.
39 of Shower with Square Mosaic Tile Niche
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This white tub and subway tile shower combo with black grout boasts a square white and black mosaic tile shower niche. A white and gray striped tassel shower curtain hangs from a black rod in front of the shower.
40 of Subway Tile Shower with Shower Niche and Stool
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A gray subway tile shower with a built-in bench and niche is the center of this bathroom. White wainscoting covers the adjacent wall where a gray textured towel hangs from a silver hook. A small wooden stool holds a candle nearby.
41 of Open Concept Shower Threshold Ideas
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This open-concept shower includes a raised brick-style brown and white rectangular tiled shower curb that contains water and marks off the boundaries of the shower space in lieu of walls. A soaking tub rests beneath a large window on a hexagon tile floor in shades of white and gray.
