Niches are very functional for any space, they can be used for storage and display, for placing pieces of furniture and organizing whole spaces in them. Today’s roundup will show you how to use niches in kitchens in the best way possible, saving floor space, adding interest and making your space as functional as possible.
What Is A Wall Niche?
A wall niche is basically a decorative box nested inside a wall of your home. They’re fully customizable, and they offer a creative way to squeeze in some extra storage out of a blank wall. Wall niches are nothing new and today more homeowners embrace them as smart storage solutions in small spaces. Wall niches are very versatile spaces that can be placed almost anywhere throughout your home, contrary to mountable shelving, which can get in the way (and make rooms look smaller), wall niches don’t extend past the surface of your wall and in one niche you may get a lot of shelves at once.
Niches Around Cookers
Placing niches around cookers or even placing the cooker in a large niche is a very popular idea for several reasons: this is practical, the hood is hidden over the cooker and everything looks seamless. You may also go for tiny side niche shelves on both sides – they are perfect for placing condiments, spices, knives, oils and all the other stuff you may need for cooking.
A chic kitchen with a black kitchen island and cabinets, an arched niche over the cooker with a built-in hood and white Zellige tiles.
A chic modern farmhouse kitchen with a grey kitchen island, an arched niche with built-in cabinets, a hood and niche shelves for various stuff.
A chic modern farmhouse kitchen with stained cabinets, a marble backsplash, niche shelves with beautiful dishes and spices.
A chic white kitchen with sleek cabinets, a niche over the cooker with a built-in hood and niches for storage.
A modern farmhouse kitchen in white, with a large niche with dark-stained cabinets and a hood, some small shelves for condiments and oils.
A modern farmhouse kitchen with graphite grey cabinets, built-in ones, a niche with small shelves that are used fro storage and display.
A modern farmhouse white kitchen with a niche with shelves that are used for storing oils and sauces that are necessary for cooking.
A neutral and airy kitchen with grey cabinets, a large arched niche with an open shelf used for displaying porcelain and a table that is a kitchen island.
A niche next to the cooker for storing knives and some decor is a smart solution that helps you save floor space.
A niche over the cooker with a built-in hood and shelves by the cooker with condiments and decor is a lovely idea for a stylish kitchen.
A refined and chic kitchen with navy cabinets, cane inserts, an arched niche with a shelf with some lovely decor - this nice is a decorative element.
A refined and serene kitchen with white cabinetry, a marble backsplash, small niche shelves for decor and for practical purposes.
A small niche shelf used for storing vintage stuff that is mostly for decor and adding a chic and refined touch to the space.
A small niche with shelves next to the cooker contains condiments and oils, which is super comfortable for cooking.
A white modern farmhouse kitchen with built-in cabinetry, a niche with a hidden hood and niche shelves with porcelain is a cool solution.
An arched niche clad with Zellige tiles and wooden shelves, some decor, books and jars is a cool idea for a kitchen.
An arched niche with creative tiles and a cooker plus two narrow cabinets on both sides and a hood is a lovely idea for a modern kitchen.
Niche shelves next to the cooker, with oils, porcelain and spices are a very functional and practical solution for any kitchen.
Niche shelves used for storage and display in the kitchen look very sleek and seamless and allow you save some table space.
Niche shelves with condiments and spices next to the cooker are a cool idea for a modern kitchen, they look very nice.
Small wall niches with spices and oils are a great solution to be placed next to the cooker to make cooking more comforable.
Niches With Cabinetry
Some niches are large enough for cabinetry and even a whole small kitchen. This is a great idea when there’s not enough space and a niche can be a way to get large cabinets without them preventing you from moving comfortably here. It can be also a nice idea to create a home coffee and tea bar or just a home bar – placed in a niche it will be accented, especially if you use some bright tile or paint. You may even create a whole mini pantry in a large niche, it will look nice and will be seamless with the kitchen.
A contemporary kitchen with a large arched niche with built-in dark cabinets, open shelves and a marble backsplash is adorable.
An arched niche creates a charming focal point in this home coffee bar, featuring shelves that display mugs and teapots. A coffee machine and touches of greenery complete the setup, adding both functionality and style. Use an arched design to enhance the aesthetic appeal of your coffee bar.
A large niche that contains the whole kitchen with sleek cabinets, stone countertops and a sink and some decor.
A lovely boho kitchen with white cabinets, an arched niche clad with tan tiles, open shelves, gold fixtures, pendant lamps.
A modern kitchen with a large niche that is done with peachy paint and houses a row of cabinets and an open shelf, which is a super edgy solution.
A modern kitchen with an arched niche clad with Zellige tiles and built-in cabinets, a black kitchen island, brass pendant lamps and industrial stools.
A modern kitchen with an arched niche that accommodates white cabinets, an open shelf and some objects stored and displayed.
A neutral contemporary kitchen with a niche with built-in cabinets, open shelves, a kitchen island, wooden stools and some decor.
A niche with a built-in cabinet with drawers, with open shelves that are used for storing and displaying things (made by Nicolaj Bo).
A sophisticated modern farmhouse kitchen with sleek cabinets and a fluted kitchen island, an arched niche with a shelf for decor and a dining zone.
A tall and narrow arched niche with a small cabinet built-in and some decor is a lovely idea to use that awkward nook you might have in your space.
An airy neutral kitchen with a dining space, with an arched niche clad with neutral tiles, wooden shelves and a built-in sideboard is amazing.
An arched niche clad with hex tiles, with open stained shelves and a cabinet is a lovely home coffee and tea bar that looks awesome.
An arched niche clad with mother of pearl skinny tiles, with an open shelf for displaying art and decor and blue cabinetry.
An exquisite kitchen with dark-stained cabinets and a kitchen island, black marble countertops and a backsplash, an arched niche that accommodates part of the cabinetry.
Niches For Storage And Decor
You may go for niches and whole niche walls around the kitchen for seamless storage and for displaying some objects. They can be usual or arched, lit up or not, with some different tile or timber and you can place anything you want there. Get inspired!
A contemporary kitchen with plaster walls, dark-stained cabines and neutral stone countertops, an arched niche for displaying mugs.
A creative black and white kitchen with square tiles and niche shelves that are used instead of upper cabinets for storing various tableware.
A farmhouse kitchen with stained cabinets, black countertops, white tiles with a niche over the cooker to store everything for cooking.
A kitchen clad with white square tiles and with niche shelves that are used instead of cabinets to store everything needed.
A large niche with shelves, a chalkboard backdrop is a cool idea for a Scandinavian kitchen, it allows you store and display various stuff.
A modern farmhouse kitchen with stained lower cabinets, a brick backsplash, an arched niche with shelves fro storage and display.
A modern kitchen with navy cabinets, grey granite countertops, an arched niche clad with tiles and artwork.
A modern kitchen with neutral lower cabinets, white marble countertops, an arched niche with a tile backsplash and an open shelf used for decor.
A neutral contemporary kitchen with stained cabinets, marble countertops, niche shelves used for adding decorative value to the space.
A refined and beautiful kitchen with white cabinets, a terracotta tile kitchen island, an arched niche for decor and pendant lamps.
A refined space with an arched niche, navy cabinets, an open shelf, some decor and a coffee bar is a smart and elegant idea.
A serene contemporary kitchen with stained lower cabinets, stone countertops, open shelves, small niches over the sink that are used for storage.
A serene white kitchen with lower cabinets, niche shelves used for decor and display and wooden cutting boards is a lovely space.
A stylish charcoal grey kitchen with a white marble backsplash and countertops, an arched niche with a ledge and a gallery wall in it.
A stylish modern kitchen with stained lower cabinets, white stone countertops, an arched niche with open shelves that are used as a home bar.
A tall and narrow niche with a lot of shelves used for storing spices and condiments of all kinds is a very cool idea.
A white modern farmhouse kitchen with a large niche that houses cabinets and open shelves that are an alternative to an upper row of cabinets.
A white modern farmhouse kitchen with an arched niche that hides a pantry with cabinets and open shelves, a smart solution to save some pace.
A white modern farmhouse kitchen with an arched niche that houses a pantry with shelves, a cabinet is a lovely idea that saves space.
A whole wall of niches that are an alternative to a pantry, with appliances, baskets, porcelain and mugs is a very creative idea.
An airy white kitchen with an arched niche with beautiful tableware on display is a chic and lovely space.
An arched niche clad with skinny tiles, open lit up shelves, porcelain and glasses is a decorative and practical idea for a kitchen.
An arched niche that houses some shelves with porcelain, books, decor and potted plants is a lovely and cool solution.
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An arched niche with built-in cabinets, open lit up shelves with decor is a lovely idea that will let you store and display.
An arched niche with shelves and lovely and stylish decor will ad decorative value to your kitchen or some other space.
An awkward nook with a large niche done with timber and shelves, with porcelain, mugs, books and art is a lovely idea.
Cool niche shelves with stained wooden framing and lights will display your stuff at their best.
Tall niches with timber shelves and baskets are used for storing dishes, glasses and wine are a great alternative to an upper row of cabinets.