What’s the difference between a shower niche and a shower recess?

The terms ‘shower niche’ and ‘shower recess’ are sometimes used interchangeably, but they actually mean different things!

A shower niche refers to a recessed shelf in the cavity of a shower wall – a finished ‘nook’ in which to store items like shampoo and body wash. A shower recess refers to the entire shower cubicle, including the walls and shower base used to make an enclosed shower.

The Niche Man explains it some more and provides some examples in this short video.

Hopefully we’ve cleared up the difference between a shower niche and shower recess for you! Have questions? Get in touch with us on 0438 751 456 – we’d be happy to have a chat.

If you’re looking for a high quality, 100% waterproof shower niche, The Niche Man can help. We create custom shower niches in the size and shape you want. Take a look at our range of easy to install niches, as well as our metal and glass niches.

Why choose a Niche Man Shower Niche?

Custom built to the size YOU want
Design your own shape & size
100% Waterproof & ready to tile (or just buy a glass or metal one)
No Membrane required
Made from durable lightweight polyurethane high density rigid panel
Mould & fungus resistant
Ideal for bathrooms, outdoor shower area, steam rooms, saunas, outdoor pool and spa areas

We have 3 different ranges.

Tile Over Niches – ready to be installed, then tiled over once you are at that stage. All niches start like this, other other ranges already have a lining.

Glass Niches (our Luxx range) – these niches have glass inserts of a duluxe colour of your choice, ready to be installed.

Metal Niches (our Metallico range) – these niches have a metal insert, ready to be installed.