Renovation
Shower Niches & Shelves in Singapore: Smart Storage
A recessed shower niche — a built-in shelf set into the wall — is the tidiest way to store shampoo and soap in the shower, with no clutter or drilling into finished tiles. Here’s what to know.
Key takeaways
- A recessed niche stores toiletries without clutter or hooks.
- It’s built into the wall during tiling — plan it early.
- Needs sound waterproofing behind and around it.
- Size and position it for how you use the shower.
Why a niche
Instead of corner caddies or bottles on the floor, a recessed niche keeps everything neat within the shower wall — clean-looking and easy to keep tidy. It’s a small detail that makes a bathroom feel considered.
Plan it during renovation
Because it’s built into the wall and tiled around, a niche has to be planned before tiling — you can’t easily add one to a finished shower. Position it at a convenient height and size it for your bottles. Crucially, the niche needs sound waterproofing behind and within it, as it’s a wet recess.
Details
Consider a slight fall in the niche base so water drains, and a tiled or stone finish that coordinates with the bathroom. It pairs well with a well-planned bathroom and shower screen.
Frequently asked questions
What is a shower niche? A recessed shelf built into the shower wall for tidy toiletry storage.
Can I add a niche to an existing shower? Not easily — it’s built in before tiling, so plan it during renovation.
Does a niche need waterproofing? Yes — it’s a wet recess, so sound waterproofing is essential.
Where should the niche go? At a convenient height, sized for your bottles, away from the direct spray if possible.
Renovating a bathroom?
We build recessed shower niches with proper waterproofing. See our home renovation service or waterproofing service. Book a consultation.
