I just finished an (almost) complete house remodel, with the only thing left to do is the half bath downstairs. This half bath used to have washer/dryer, and still has an electrical panel. Since there is drain and water where washer used to be, it makes sense to convert this half bath to a full bath by adding admittedly a pretty small shower. Still, this is something I really want to do. Electrical panel would have to move to the garage and get converted to a junction box.

Here comes the gotcha. On the other side of the wall that would have a shower is a french door refrigerator and brand-new fully remodeled kitchen. Not one but two professionals (architect and a kitchen designer) put that fridge next to the wall with only 2'' wall filler. Needless to say, when fridge went in, left door does not even open 90 degrees. Epic designer fail; fail on my part as well, but overseeing the whole remodel, some things get overlooked (not to mention I am not a pro).

Moving the fridge is out of the question; it would take too much time and money, ripping out new cabinets, countertops or custom pantry shelving. My only other idea was to build a 10" deep niche into the wall (which would extrude the wall into the bathroom). Niche would not be floor to ceiling; it would be about the size of the fridge door. It wouldn't let it open fully (I still won't be able to get the drawer out), but at least I'll be able to get it pas 90.

I drew up the bathroom; only vanity, toiled and electrical panel are there now. I guess here are the questions:

1. Is door niche a crazy idea? Would it look good in the kitchen? Is there anything at all I can do to fix this door issue?
2. Can I still have my shower in the bathroom? I drew it in place where I originally wanted it, but I am open to suggestions that won't break the bank.
3. Would extruded wall look really weird in the shower? Any way to design around it to make it look like it belongs?

Thank you Houzzers!!