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.ub-intro{font-size:18px}#unitn-main .unitn-blog .ub-product-icon{width:50px;height:50px;right:20px;top:20px}#unitn-main .unitn-guide-enrichment{padding:26px 20px!important}}\n@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){#unitn-main .unitn-blog *,#unitn-main .unitn-blog *::before,#unitn-main .unitn-blog *::after{animation:none!important;transition:none!important;scroll-behavior:auto!important}}\n<\/style>\n<article class=\"unitn-blog unitn-blog-article\"><div class=\"ub-inner\"><p class=\"ub-breadcrumbs\"><a href=\"\/en\/renovation-blogs\/\">Blogs<\/a><\/p><p class=\"ub-eyebrow\">Bathroom decisions<\/p><h1>Planning a shower niche: what should you consider first?<\/h1><p class=\"ub-intro\">A shower niche keeps toiletries within reach without a projecting shelf. Planning starts before tiling: consider the wall, the items you use and how the recess connects to the waterproof assembly.<\/p><figure class=\"ub-detail-image ub-reveal\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/unitn.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/exec-fd67722d-9fd8-4aed-befb-4231ec01c0af.png?resize=1536%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Illustration of a shower niche in a green tiled wall\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption>Illustration: a niche keeps toiletries within reach.<\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"ub-reading\"><p class=\"ub-disclosure\">Concept illustrations, not completed UNIT N projects.<\/p><h2>1. Decide what you need to store<\/h2><p>Gather your everyday bottles, soap and other items. Measure the tallest container and allow space above pump dispensers. Consider who uses the shower and whether everyone can reach the shelf. The finished internal dimensions matter more than the opening before tiling.<\/p><h2>2. Assess the wall before committing<\/h2><p>Not every wall can accommodate a recess. Available depth, wall construction and existing pipes all affect the options. Have a professional assess whether the wall can be altered, especially where it is structural or shared. Do not assume what is behind the tiles. A service wall or an external shelf may be an alternative; a service wall also takes space from the bathroom.<\/p><figure class=\"ub-detail-image ub-reveal\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/unitn.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/exec-adc64a21-1785-4c19-a199-f1997e0778b9.png?resize=1536%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Illustration of a shower niche sketch with finish samples\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption>Illustration: plan the niche alongside the finishes.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>3. Discuss the complete waterproof connection<\/h2><p>Tiles and grout do not by themselves guarantee a waterproof assembly. Ask how the niche, corners and junction with the wall will be incorporated into the chosen waterproofing system, and who will carry out the details. A prefabricated niche or a custom-built solution may work when its components are compatible with the wall assembly. <a href=\"https:\/\/eu.schluter.com\/en-GB\/wall-niches-and-shower-niches-11923.html\">Schl\u00fcter&#8217;s niche examples<\/a> show different solutions; always follow the instructions for the system actually selected.<\/p><p>Ask how the bottom surface will shed water and how the detail will be finished. Avoid assuming a universal dimension or slope: have the installer assess the product and conditions. If you want lighting, a qualified professional should assess the electrical installation and selected product.<\/p><figure class=\"ub-detail-image ub-reveal\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/unitn.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/exec-29606022-8af1-4cc1-93fa-f1bfa6b50492.png?resize=1536%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Illustration of a recessed shower niche and toiletries\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption>Illustration: the niche edges and interior need coordinated finishing.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>4. Coordinate dimensions with the tile plan<\/h2><p>Discuss the niche location before tile sizes and grout lines are fixed. A grout line can support a balanced appearance, but perfect alignment should not override a suitable wall assembly or usable storage dimensions. 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