'Shower niches offer a seamless storage solution for modern-day bathrooms,' says Jorge Hernandez, head of product design at 'Designed for dry or solid wall installation, shower niches are recessed into the wall, providing additional storage for your in-shower essentials.' If you're designing a new , you'll need to consider your shower niche from the start of the planning process. You will need to install a stud wall, from which your shower niche can be inserted.

While this does mean you'll loose a few inches of floorspace, the sleek and streamlined end result is well worth it. 'The beauty of a shower niche is that it eliminates the need for bulky shower caddies or corner shelves, keeping the space uncluttered and clean,' says Isabel Fernandez from . A shower niche provides a luxurious, hotel-inspired feel.

Without shower caddies or precarious stick-on wall shelves, your shower space appears more refined, sophisticated and grown up. While being a practical solution, they can also be used to display decorative items and create a focal point in your bathroom. 'A shower niche can be more than just a shelf, it can be treated like a canvas.

It's where practicality meets design, where you can showcase your style and keep things tidy at the same time,' says Daniela Venturini, art director and trend forecaster at . Check out these 10 shower niche design ideas and discover how you can incorporate one in your bathroom scheme..

. Ensure your shower niche fits in perfectly with the rest of.