Slate Gray Shower Niche
Close views of a gray horizontally tiled shower with a recessed niche and exposed shower hardware.
Project overview
The room. The rhythm. The details.
A closer look
From preparation to finished surface
A gray shower wall built from horizontal rectangular tile, with a rectangular recessed niche, contrasting niche trim, and a wall-mounted handheld shower fixture.
For a comparable feature shower, planning often centers on the niche size and where it sits in the tile grid. Aligning its edges with grout joints can make the composition read more cleanly, while its depth and height affect everyday use. Horizontal tile emphasizes width, so the starting point at the most visible wall and the handling of corners are usually considered before the layout begins. Fixture position, handheld hose reach, trim choice, and the transition to adjacent walls are other typical coordination items.
Photo study
See the details from every angle.
The details
Installation details worth considering
- Gray rectangular tile is installed in horizontal courses.
- A rectangular recessed niche is integrated into the wall.
- A wall-mounted handheld shower fixture is visible.
- The niche is framed by a contrasting trim edge.
Make a good start
Good tile work starts with a conversation.
Tell us about the room, the material, and what you’d like to change.
The work, up close
