It’s interesting all the different ways we come up with to create beautiful storage or display opportunities. We all love a great wall of bookcases and arched niches are an architectural trend.
There’s another look that’s caught my eye, it’s a slightly different kind of built-in: wood trimmed niches. The asymmetrical layouts are especially alluring to me.
Below are a few creative examples of ways to steal storage from inside your walls. Note how the wood trim adds contrast and warmth and can be incorporated in several ways, around the perimeter, along the back, or simply with shelf inserts.
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the design files, photo by caitlin mills
There’s an article on Better Homes & Gardens on how to build a recessed wall niche between studs. Wider or more intricate designs would require reframing interior walls.
What do you think, are you pro or anti wall niche?
I love the niche idea. My favourite is the first one. Elyse Knowles.
These are lovely! I wish I had a place for some.
These are stunning eye candy! Thanks for the great inspiration!
These are all amazing! I really like the second to last one! Brings a modernish look to an older styled home!