Design Details: Neat Little Niches
Carve Out a Spot for Anything and Everything
A waste of space. That's a moniker nobody — and no home — wants attached to their name. But figuring out a way to use that extra area inside a kitchen island, a wall or under the stairs? Well, it takes planning. With a little forethought, though, you might be able to find and plan out enough spare space for the littlest of pantries, a small library, or maybe even a whole new room.
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by Bonfigli Design
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| With drawers underneath and a breakfast bar on one side, you may think you've utilized every ounce of your island. But this little trough begs to differ. Take a little scoop out of the middle, and herbs, condiments and drinks become accessible to the cook and those seated on the other side. |
Cubbies built into the side of this staircase keep books close at hand for impromptu story time.
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by Bunker Workshop
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| A strip along the upper cabinets of this kitchen is just big enough for one thing... |
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by Bunker Workshop
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| ... Neatly arranged spice jars! A library ladder slides the length of the niche to reach them all with ease. |
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| Fire essentials like cut wood and stokers each have their own spot inside this fireplace surround. |
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| Remembering to include a shower niche in your bathroom's design means never having to use one of those rusty old caddies again.
The contrasting river stone tile in the back is another thoughtful touch. |
A lower spot sits just within reach for bathers and echoes the shape of the windows above.
by Bonfigli Design
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Open up the refrigerator surround and you've got extra shelving for larger serving pieces.
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by frankovitchjm
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| Give prized possessions their own architectural frame inside a wall. Not only does it add interest, It helps convey to guests the personal importance of the art or other object to the homeowner. |
A line of CDs are easily within reach in this living room. Artwork and items of significance get their own special nooks behind the sectional.
A headboard has to work extra hard in a small bedroom, and this one does so with flying colors. Not only does it have sconces on either side, a thin niche in the middle can hold an alarm clock and reading material.
by Tracy Stone AIA
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Get creative with the shape of the niche to perfectly fit specific items.
by Maria Killam
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The space under the stairs has plenty of niche potential. Go for built-in shelves or drawers, or create a whole new room like with this tiny home office.
More small spaces and niches:
12 Ways to Sneak the Most Out of Your Space
17 Space–Saving Solutions for Small Kitchens
Avoid Falling Bottles with a Shower Niche
More small spaces and niches:
12 Ways to Sneak the Most Out of Your Space
17 Space–Saving Solutions for Small Kitchens
Avoid Falling Bottles with a Shower Niche
Comments
Molto Bene Studios I really love niches and you have given me some great ideas for ways to use them.
2 years ago · Like
Lily Gahagan Thanks, nluker! Something about these little spaces make a home feel so much more personal.
2 years ago · Like
bdaniels Just added my reno final photos to Houzz - I made 2 niches.
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Meditation Spaceby bdaniels
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Staircase2 years ago · Like
aminathreena I love niches. great ideas.
2 years ago · Like
alizarincrimson Love the niches. A great way to enjoy your special objects and collections and keep them organized at the same time.
2 years ago · Like
midmodfan The line of CDs is awesome.
2 years ago · Like
west757 Love all of these ideas. We are building a new home and we are insisting in using niches throughout. I especially like the shower with the river pebbles in the niche. Great idea!
2 years ago · Like
patscats2 I wish I had put in niche's when I was building my house. Now I see all kinds of spots where I wish I had one.
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UPSTAGING YOUR HOMES My husband built me a reading/sleeping nook in an upstairs room with a sloped ceiling our 1912 Victorian house. I loved snuggling down in there to read, looking out on our back garden - so did Groucho! When we sold, the buyer's little girl was delighted with her new room. 
2 years ago · Like
Danenberg Design These were really fun. Thanks! Here is another neat niche for the collection. 
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Ideabook published on March 17, 2011.
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