The niche was created in the center of the 32" wall using modern porcelain tile in which the edges were all cut in 45 degrees angle to bring a clean line look. The following is the configuration of the niche: overall height of the niche: 39" ! stating at 40" height from floor. Bottom niche: 6" Middle niche: 15" Upper niche: 12" Note: the shelves in between are each 3" thickness (made out of one 2"x4" with the thickness of the tile around it)