A shower niche is a recessed shelf built into your shower wall that's both aesthetically pleasing and functional. This little cubby can be used to store your shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, keeping your shower organized and free of clutter. But the beauty of a shower niche goes beyond its practicality – it can be a stunning design element that elevates the entire look of your shower.
At Fireclay, we offer an array of beautiful and durable tile options perfect for creating a shower niche that's as lovely as it is functional. From Ceramic to Brick to Glass Tile, all of our products are suitable for showers and 100% made in the USA with sustainable manufacturing processes.
Our Ceramic Tile comes in a gorgeous assortment of colors, shapes, and sizes in both our Original Ceramic Tile product line handcrafted in our Aromas, California factory and our Natural Press Ceramic Tile line made in our Spokane, Washington factory. While we don't recommend Glazed Thin Brick for shower floors, it's still a fantastic choice for shower walls and niches, adding the perfect touch of texture to your space. For those who love a sleek and modern look, our radiant Glass Tile is 100% impervious to water and is an ideal choice for wet areas like showers.
Tile: 3x6 Rosemary | Design: Sarah Montgomery Design | Image: Margaret Rajic
When it comes to finishing your shower niche, you have several options. Glazed edges are available for our Ceramic Tile and Brick, providing a clean and polished look. For a more streamlined aesthetic, consider our Glass Tile, which is self-finishing – the edges of the glass cool to a slightly rounded edge in the kiln, eliminating the need for trim.
While glazed edges are a popular choice for trim, we also offer a variety of Ceramic Tile trim options to suit any style. Choose from a wide range of options like quarter round, flat liner, or even architectural moldings for a more traditional look. The best part? You can color-match any of our ceramic colors for this type of trim. All of our ceramic trim is meticulously crafted by hand, ensuring the highest quality and craftsmanship.
Tile: Quarter Round Red Rock, 6x6 Ivory, 2x6 Red Rock | Design: Handsome Salt | Image: Jenny Siegwart | Installer: Noble + Proper
If you prefer a more modern look, Schluter trim is another excellent option. Available in a range of colors, this metal trim provides a sleek and contemporary finish.
Tile: 2x8 Nautical + Flagstone | Design + Image: Joy Street Design
To spark your creativity, we've rounded up some of our favorite shower niche inspiration images, showcasing everything from textural brick to playful checkered ceramic.
Ceramic Shower Niche Ideas: Subway Tile
Tile: 3x6 Calcite Gloss, Round Liner Calcite Gloss | Design + Image: Valeria Jacobs
Tile: 2x4 Palm Tree | Design: MODtage Design | Image: MODTAGE Design, Christopher Stark
Tile: 2x6 Feldspar Gloss | Design: Cathie Hong Interiors | Image: Margaret Austin Photography
Tile: 2x8 Salton Sea, Hexite Calcite | Design: Cathie Hong | Image: Christy Quiambao
Ceramic Shower Niche Ideas: Specialty Shapes
Tile: Picket Dolomite, Feldspar + Calcite | Design: Nest Design Co. | Image: Thomas Kuoh Photography
Tile: 6" Triangle Desert Bloom + Lemon Cream, 3x6 Lemon Cream | Design: Casey Hughes Architects | Image: Tyler Whiteside
Tile: Ogee Drop Ivory + Ivory Gloss | Design: Sara Combs + Rich Combs | Image: Margaret Austin Photography
Tile: 4" Hexagon Dawn, Feldspar Gloss + Vintage Leather, Quarter Round Dawn | Design + Image: Claire Thomas
Glass Shower Niche Ideas
Tile: 2x12 Rosy Finch Matte | Design: Metro Design Build | Image: Jeffrey Johnson | Installer: Metro Design Build
Tile: 4x4 Egret, Dove, Sparrow, Snowy Owl, Rosy Finch + Lark Gloss | Design: Oh Joy, Project M Plus | Image: Bethany Nauert | Installer: Boswell
Tile: 1x1 + 2x12 Blue Jay Matte | Design: Ginny Macdonald, Styling by CJ Sandgren | Image: Jessica Bordner, Sara Tramp
Tile: 2x6 Falcon Matte | Design: Harvest Moon Bungalow | Image: Harvest Moon Bungalow, Sterling Reed Photography
Handpainted Shower Niche Ideas
Tile: 8x8 Dolce Cool Motif | Design: STUDIO GANZ | Image: Michele Lee Willson Photography
Tile: 8x8 Valencia custom colorway, 4x8 Calcite Gloss, 8x8 Lake Tahoe Matte | Design: The Brownstone Boys | Image: Nick Glimenakis
Tile: 6x12 Ripple Neutral Motif | Design: Stonewood Kitchen and Bath | Image: Megan Gery
Tile: 8x8 Elephant Star custom colorway, 2x8 Amalfi Coast Matte | Design + Image: Justina Blakeney
Brick Shower Niche Ideas
Brick: Big Horn | Design + Image: Alyson Morgan
Brick: San Gabriel, Tile: 2x2 Ivory | Design: Sara Combs + Rich Combs | Image: Margaret Austin Photography
Brick: Absaroka | Design: Tricorn Black | Image: Zee Wendell | Installer: Will Tile
Mosaic Shower Niche Ideas
Tile: 1x6 Ivory Gloss | Design: Tamar Barnoon | Image: Laure Joliet
Tile: 2x2 Peabody | Design + Image: Working Holiday Studio
Tile: 3" Triangle Chartreuse, Neptune + Desert Bloom | Design: Sandi Kaneko Interiors | Image: Davina Wong
Tile: 3x3 Frost Matte | Design: Thea Home Inc., Adam Pearson | Image: Matt Armendariz
Checkered Shower Niche Ideas
Tile: 4x4 Ivory + Mustard Seed | Design + Image: Working Holiday Studio
Tile: 4x4 Feldspar, Evening Glow, Crater Lake Matte, Painted Sky, Sunflower, Sea Glass + Tumbleweed | Design + Image: Gray Benko
Tile: 4x4 Dawn + Feldspar Gloss | Design + Image: Dazey Den
Tile: 4x4 Dolomite + Feldspar, 2x8 Feldspar Gloss | Design: Natalie Myers, Veneer Designs | Image: Jessica Alexander Photography | Installer: Lion Builder
