Wall niches: an essential new trend
The wall niche is something to have in your home right now! However, not all interiors are suitable for this. The solution is then to cheat a little, by opting for a piece of furniture.
What if you can’t find the model that perfectly matches your room? If you are not afraid to take on a DIY operation, you can make your own model quite easily!
To succeed in your project, take the time to draw your (or your) niches. Think in particular about the objects you are going to install there, to ensure that the dimensions are correct.
How to enhance wall niches?
Whether you have a real niche or a piece of furniture, the choice of decoration is essential to enhance it.
To find a good decorating idea, it is important to first take into account the configuration of the niche. Some XXL niches are so large that they almost look like alcoves. Others only allow you to have a few elements. Whatever the dimensions, rely on one rule: “less is more”. Because to highlight your niche, it is important not to overload it.
Furniture or authentic wall niche: take its design into account to choose the most suitable decor. Here, this small piece of furniture with an artisanal look lends itself, for example, to a decor inspired by primitive arts.
Painting is a classic for highlighting a wall niche. To make sure it attracts everyone’s attention, don’t hesitate to choose a color that contrasts with that of the wall.
If you love mixing colors and patterns, opt for another safe bet: wallpaper.
Wooden strips are popular for easily creating a base or for cladding a wall. It must be said that they are easy to cut out and stick to the wall – even for people who are not very good at DIY! Here is a nice solution to enhance a wall niche.
The large format wall niche constitutes a small enveloping space, especially when it has an arch shape. This is a smart location to set up a very decorative office area.
The wall niche is distinguished from the alcove by its shallow depth. However, when it is wide enough, it can feature a piece of furniture such as the bar or the sideboard, or even house a micro-kitchen.
The wall niche offers a nice opportunity to hang your frames in an original way. For example, you can install a frame, accessorized with a spotlight, to put it in the spotlight, or off-center it, for a more casual look. The more original option? Illuminate your wall niche with a mirror… or two!
The wall niche filled with shelves is very functional, since it advantageously replaces a bookcase. To enhance it, however, it is better to opt for sobriety, by only placing shelves at the bottom of the niche, and hanging a mirror or a frame above, or by opting for a single shelf.
Aligning books, CDs or vinyls on the shelves: this is practical, but not necessarily very aesthetic in a niche. Instead, have fun putting them on display!
Ah, houseplants! We would like to have them at home, but where should we install them to prevent them from taking up too much space? In the wall niche, of course! Remember to choose them according to the location you reserve for them: plants with hanging foliage for those placed high up, vertical plants with graphic foliage for the lower shelves.
It’s definitely the Mediterranean wall niche that makes you melt? Opt for a total white look, and display your prettiest ceramics and basketwork!
Depending on its location, the wall niche can be a little dark. To highlight it, you can play the discreet card by opting for integrated spotlights. Or you can have fun choosing a very decorative wall light!
In this contemporary living room, the wall niches line up on the wall. Do the wall lights enhance them, or do they allow the lighting to be showcased? No matter: the result is great!
We like the wall niche in the bedroom or living room. We love it in the bathroom where it has become essential. Not only does it add style to the decor, but it is very practical in a small space, where storage is limited. Ideally, we again avoid overloading them, and we add a little decorative touch!