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In this post an architect will answer five questions about this element of decoration and you will see amazing ways to use it in your bathroom.
5 questions about the bathroom niche to take advantage of space
When thinking about remodeling, it is normal to have many doubts about some of the installations in the house. For this reason, the architect Giulia Dutra answered some questions about the niche for the bathroom. They will help you decide to adopt this accessory for good. Check it out:
What is the best material for the niche?
Giulia Dutra (G.D): The best materials to use are stone, be it marble or granite, plaster, and porcelain tile, even. It can be the same as the one used in the bathroom.
What is the ideal size to make the bathroom niche?
G.D.: There is no ideal size for a niche. It must fit the client's needs. For horizontal niches, the minimum height from the floor to the beginning of the niche is 90 cm, and the height of the niche must be at least 30 cm. For vertical niches, the total height of the niche must be adapted to the client's needs, and its width must be at least 25 cm.
What is the best area to place the bathroom niche?
G.D.: The niche can be inserted in any area of the bathroom, because it is characterized as an optimization of space to be able to store belongings and objects. That is, the niche can be placed in several places in order to occupy little space in the environment. Whether next to the shower, to store shampoos, soap, etc.; or next to the toilet, next to the sink. Everything depends on the need of theclient.
Is it possible to put a niche without breaking the wall?
G.D.: Sometimes, because the walls are thinner, it is not possible to make a niche. This would damage the structure of the wall. Also, places where the bathroom plumbing passes cannot be made in the wall. That is why it is opted to insert ready-made niches, such as made of wood, mdf, stones, glass, etc.
See_also: Curtains for the bedroom: which model is perfect for you?Are there specific options where it is better to opt for the niche? e.g. small bathrooms, renovations, etc.
G.D.: Yes, as previously mentioned, the niche adapts itself to the client's needs. The space must be optimized to be able to house a larger quantity of objects, belongings, and decorations. Thus, consequently, it gives more style and elegance to the environment.
Now that a few questions have been answered, you can plan for your bathroom remodel, so how about taking a look at some beautiful bathrooms that have taken niches to another level of beauty?
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When it's time to invest in niches, it is necessary to think about how they will harmonize with the decoration. After all, they cannot be just a space placed on the wall. Therefore, see 60 ways to make a niche for the bathroom:
1. the bathroom niche optimizes the available space
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2. this piece is made to give more freedom
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3. whether from movements
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4. or circulation
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5. it can be done in several ways
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6. and of various materials
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7. this shows its versatility
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8. for example, take a look at the marble bathroom niche
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9. it gives the room a different look
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10. without losing the classic style
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11. the refinement is still present
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12. moreover, there are things to consider
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13. the guest architect gave some tips on this
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14. one of them is about the shape of the niche
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They need to be in accordance with your needs", points out the architect
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16. for example, some people prefer a minimalist look
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17. this can be done in several ways
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18. one of them is the recessed bathroom niche
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19. see how functional the bathroom becomes
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20. moreover, everything must be in harmony
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21. that is, you need the niche to match the bathroom
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22. this must happen from the style
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23. going through materials and colors
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24. even by size
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25. it must fit the size of the room
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26. it can be done in a special way
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27. with the niche for small bathroom
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28 However, attention must be paid to the measures
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29. they must be in accordance with your needs
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30. besides obeying the minimum sizes
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31. which have already been pointed out by the architect
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32. the same goes for the depth
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33. which plays a very important role
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After all, this measure impacts the capacity of the niche
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However, it depends on the thickness of the wall
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36. so think about how the niche will be used
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37 The versatility of this element is enormous
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38. even more so when it comes to style
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39. see the porcelain tile bathroom niche
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40. this material brings modernity
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41. especially when the colors are the same
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42. see the solution adopted in this bathroom
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43. porcelain tile colors may vary
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44. for example, in light tones
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45. the bathroom will become even cozier
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46. and the baths will be even more relaxing
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47 However, it is worth remembering what the architect said
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48. that the niches need to adapt to your reality
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49. and there are different ways to do this
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50. you can then turn to other options
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51. how the wooden bathroom niche
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52. this solution is also very functional
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53. and there are several possibilities
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54. however, remember that the bathroom is a wet area
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55. this can damage the wood
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56. then do a good waterproofing
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57. this will increase the durability of your niche
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58. and your bathroom will look amazing
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59. besides everything, it will be very functional
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60. and he will have style to spare
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The ideas in this post help you understand how the niche optimizes the bathroom space. Also, they are very versatile and go well with various decorating styles. If you still want to remodel your bathroom, but don't know which style to follow, check out minimalist bathroom ideas.