Everything curved and arched is a hot current trend, not only of this year, it’s here to stay. Arched doorways and windows, arched niches and curved furniture of all kinds will give a welcoming and soft feel to your home. We’ve gathered some ideas on arched niches and ways to style them, take a look to decide on adding this architectural touch or not.
What Is An Arched Niche?
It’s a recess in a wall, usually one that contains a statue or ornament, some decor, shelves or some other items – today these niches are getting much more functional.
What Do I Need An Arched Niche For?
With a niche, you can break-up a long, monotonous wall or accent the end of the hallway. Plus, it’s no secret that every house has some dead space, and these awkward nooks can be taken by niches adding decorative value and functionality to your home.
Arched Niches With Shelves
Arched niches are an architectural feature that is usually used to display and store some stuff, that’s why the most popular idea is displaying and storing artwork, books and plants in your niches, and if the niche is big enough, you may go for matching or stained wood shelves and store even more! Build in a cabinet in the lower part of your niche and you will get a practical and eye-catchy feature for your home.
A contemporary to minimalist bathroom with an arched niche with shelves to store some stuff, an oval tub and a chandelier.
A couple of arched niches with shelves, with vases, potted plants and stacks of books is a lovely way to add interest.
A large arched niche with shelves and lots of stuff on display - books, plants, vases and candles is a cool idea.
A large arched niche with stained shelves and a built-in storage unit, potted plants, vases and books is a cool way to add interest.
A large arched niche with wooden shelves for displaying stuff is a cool solution for an awkward nook.
A lovely arched niche with shelves displaying books, candles and a potted plant is a stylish idea for a any space.
A minimalist living room in neutrals, with an arched niche with shelves for displaying stuff, a curved TV unit and some modern furniture.
A neutral living room with a seating, a series of niches for displaying decor looks awesome and very stylish.
A neutral living room with an arched doorway, arched niches with shelves to display books, potted plants and decor.
A neutral living room with an arched niche showing off vases and books instead of some furniture.
A neutral living room with an arched niche with some decor on display, a comfy neutral chair and a light-stained stool.
A pink dining room with an arched niche with stained shelves used to display vases and a built-in cabinet with drawers.
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 turquoise bathroom with an arched and a couple of usual niches next to the tub clad with herringbone tiles.
A warm-colored bathroom with limewashed walls, a tub with vintage fixtures and an arched niche with a ledge to show off some artwork.
A welcoming bathroom with an arched niche and a built-in vanity inside it, an arched niche with storage shelves and an oval tub.
Adding interest to the bathroom, an arched niche with shelves also provides the space with some storage.
An arched niche with artwork and vases, built-in cabinets for storage will add interest to any space.
An arched niche with black shelves, vases and artwork, a black built-in cabinet for storage is a great idea.
An arched niche with light-stained shelves with books and decor and a built-in cabinet for storage is a lovely idea.
An arched niche with minimalist decor - two lamps, a vase and a couple of books will add interest to a minimalist interior.
An arched niche with shelves is used for storing towels and bottles and it adds an architectural touch to the space.
An arched niche with shelves shows off vases and various decor and adds interest to the room.
An arched niche with shelves that are used to display beautiful decor and candleholders and built-in cabinets.
An arched niche with shelves that shows off stacks of books, baskets, vases and dishes plus a navy built-in cabinet for storage.
An arched niche with stained shelves, which display plants, art and lamps and a black built-in cabinet for sotrage.
An arched niche with stained wooden shelves for storing artwork, books and decor and a built-in stained cabinet.
An awkward nook turned into a catchy part of decor, with an arched niche, a dark-stained cabinet and shelves, with some decor on display.
Other Arched Niches
Need more functionality than decorative value? Use your niche as a working space! Build in a small desk and add a lamp plus a stool and voila! Go for a home bar, coffee and tea station placed in a niche, put some cabinets and shelves and all the stuff you may need there. A large niche can be turned into a seating or a sofa with pillows, and if it’s a bathroom, you may accommodate a whole vanity or a bathtub there! Get inspired by these and many other ideas in this roundup!
A contemporary bathroom with an arched niche clad with wood, a curved mirror, a floating vanity and cool pendant lamps.
A contemporary bedroom in cold neutral tones, with an arched niche with a floor mirror, a wood and leather chair and a lamp.
A home coffee bar with an arched niche with shelves showing off some mugs and teapots, a coffee machine and some greenery.
A large arched niche that features built-in nightstands and a bed with neutral and pastel bedding right inside.
A large niche with a built-in seat is a nice idea for any entryway or an awkward nook.
A neutral bathroom with an oval tub placed in a niche, with an additional niche with a potted plant looks jaw-dropping.
A whimsical vintage bathroom done in warm neutrals, with a niche with a vanity there, a tub, a chair and some faux butterfly artworks.
An arched niche clad with dark green brick, with a lamp and a some bar done with green cabinets is a fantastic idea.
An arched niche clad with mother of pearl skinny tiles, with an open shelf for displaying art and decor and blue cabinetry.
An arched niche with a built-in desk with drawers, vases and art plus a small stool is enough for doing some stuff.
An arched niche with a built-in sofa with pillows, a shelf with art and greenery plus a lamp is a cool solution for an entryway.
An arched niche with a wall sconce, an artwork and a potted plant can act as a tiny working space.
An arched niche with red inside, a built-in mini desk, a pendant lamp and a chair is a lovely working space for a small room.