Niche in Interior Design: 5 Functional Ideas for Decoration

Wall niches can hide cosmetic defects of a room, conceal utilities, and become a standalone decorative element.

Placing a Television

A niche opposite the bed allows for harmonious integration of a television into the bedroom interior. In a living room, such a solution can help hide cables and create an interactive wall art effect.

Design: Milla Titova

Using as a Chair or Bed

Installing a seat or even a sleeping area in a niche increases the free space in the room. A drawer can be placed under the seat for useful small items like pillows and throws. Bookshelves can be added on either side of the niche.

Design: Geometrium Studio

Hiding Pipes and Wires

Architect Elena Bulagina designed a niche-shelf structure that conceals central heating pipes. Special attention should be paid to the thermal insulation of the construction.

Design: Architect Elena Bulagina

Arranging Books

A shelf in a niche filled with old books is not only a rich library but also a stylish wall decoration.

Design: Olga Chernenko

Placing a Bed and Horizontal Wardrobes

Hide a bed and bedside tables in a niche separated by dense curtains. Installing a bed on a platform with drawers solves the problem of additional storage space for bedding or seasonal clothing.

Design: Solo Design Studio