A niche in the wall is an excellent solution for an original interior. Proper use of space when creating the design of a one-room apartment with a niche

A niche in the wall is an elegant and functional element of room design. They have always been valued and used for a variety of purposes. Currently, niches have not lost popularity either. With the help of a niche it is possible to create an original architectural composition that will become the “highlight” of any interior.

Niche as a design tool

Concept modern interior involves transforming space and adapting it to the functional needs of residents. There are various design techniques for this, one of which is creating a niche in the wall.

IN modern design interiors are increasingly using special niches in the wall, which give the room a special attractiveness and individuality

At its core, a niche is an opening or recess in a wall. Niches can be large or small, deep or narrow, open or closed, functional or decorative. They can serve as a rack or cabinet, hide planning errors, hide technical communications and even act as a fireplace. The design styles of niches can also be varied - Asian style (niches have arched or lancet shapes), Baroque and Empire (with stucco and patterns), as well as minimalist. There are a huge number of options for use and decoration.

Using a niche in an apartment

There are quite a lot of options for using a niche. The main ones:

Book rack. This is a common use case for a niche. It is better to plan it before the renovation begins. This design is easy to install on your own and perfectly replaces a closet. All you need are shelves made of any material and fasteners for them. It’s better to think about lighting ane and carry out the wiring in front start of work.
The shape of the shelving depends only on your creativity and courage - you need to give free rein to your imagination
Cupboard for dishes. Such a niche is most often made in the kitchen or dining room, but it may not be as deep as a niche for books, and the shelves may be made of glass.
A niche in the kitchen is an opportunity not only to make the most of the available space, but also to bring variety and creativity to the kitchen design
Decorative niche for accessories and all kinds of little things. Such niches are usually decorated in a special way - painted in a color different from the main design of the walls, finished with mosaics or mirror glass. Illumination will add elegance to the decorative niche.
A niche in the wall can be decorated in any style, the main thing is that this design matches the style of the room in which it is located
Niche at the head of the bed. Suitable in the bedroom narrow niches on the sides of the bed, and one wide one, into which the head of the bed is recessed. Both of them are decorated with spotlights - they will allow you to read in bed or highlight the decor. If the large bedside niche is wider than the bed, then plasterboard shelves can be placed in it, replacing bedside tables. The wall of the bedside niche can be contrasting or covered with wallpaper with a pattern. The decoration can be one large painting or several reproductions.
A niche in the bedroom will perfectly complement the interior and make the room more functional.
Niches in the bathroom. There are often openings between wired communications that are used for storage. detergents, towels or decor. Such openings are decorated with contrasting tiles, decorative mosaics or stone.
In the bathroom, any compartment can be used as additional shelves for storing toiletries or as a decorative element of the interior, where scented candles, plants and other accessories are installed
Niches for decorative lighting and increasing space. These niches are convenient for hanging TVs, paintings or setting up false fireplaces. Illuminated niches are used as a source of subdued lighting.
To make the firebox of a conventional false fireplace seem larger, the walls of the niche can be decorated with mirror tiles
Niches as a shoe stand in the hallway.
Arranging a niche in the hallway is an excellent alternative to huge cabinets

The number of recesses in the wall should not only be logical, but also moderate, so as not to turn the room into a continuous shelving with dusty shelves.
The location of the niches can be asymmetrical or symmetrical. Niches are placed asymmetrically on free walls or on one of the wall sections. Identical niches are placed symmetrically, for example, on the sides of a door or bed. A single niche is called stationary, and those located one after another are called rhythmic.
For very small rooms, false niches made using molding are used. There are also overhead niches made of polyurethane.

Photo gallery: beautiful niches in the interior of rooms

In the bathroom, niches are used for decoration and storage of towels. A wall decorated with niches looks laconic and stylish. The design of the niches should echo the interior. Niche - original decoration any interior Niches in the kitchen can serve as stands for bottles A room with high ceilings is perfect for creating decorative niches Niches can serve as a platform for decoration Interesting design solution- small square niches A niche can serve as a shelving unit and replace furniture Niches located nearby are best decorated in the same style Interesting effects in niches can be created by painting and lighting in different colors Narrow and bright niches will complicate and decorate the walls in the bathroom A niche decorated in in a different color, will serve as a bright, eye-catching accent. Niches are often used in the Provence style different sizes, combined into a single composition Several niches of the same size with different decor serve as an excellent interior decoration A niche can accommodate not only bookshelves, but also a comfortable sofa for reading them. Niches can be of any size and shape. Organizing an aquarium in a niche is quite a complex and expensive task.

Creating a niche in the wall with your own hands

Most often, niches are created at the design stage, but if there is a desire to decorate a room with a niche, then anyone can build one. The main thing is to make sure that the thickness of the wall and the size of the room allow this to be done.

Niche in a wall made of brick or concrete

Grilling a wall is only possible if it is deep enough and not load-bearing. Weakening a load-bearing wall can lead to the destruction of the entire building. IN brick wall you can make a niche to a depth of 0.5 bricks or 1-2 bricks if the wall is sufficiently thick.

Best tool for knocking out a niche - hammer drill

Tools you will need to create a niche in a brick or concrete wall:

chisel or hammer drill with a pobedit drill;
grinder with diamond discs;
hammer.

Stages of designing a niche in a concrete or brick wall:

Marking the structure, determining the shape of the future niche. To the calculations we add another 5% of space for finishing.
Grilling. It is better to dismantle small areas. First, perforation or drilling of holes is performed along the contour of the future niche. Then, the holes are combined with a grinder. Next, using a chisel, separate pieces of the wall are knocked out.
Niche reinforcement. A large niche must be reinforced. After which finishing work is carried out.

Diamond blades used for cutting granite, concrete, brick, tile or marble

Cutting a niche in a load-bearing wall is difficult, as is chiseling it in a brick partition. In such cases, drywall is used. This is the most popular material for arranging false structures, because with the help of drywall you can create both straight and bent samples. In addition to experience working with drywall, you will need a detailed plan, building materials and tools.

Drywall - best material to create niches

Necessary materials and tools:

drywall;
aluminum profile - guide and rack;
screws for metal and gypsum board 3.9x9.5;
level;
perforated corners;
metal scissors or cutter knife;
putty;
spatula, pencil, tape measure;
reinforcing and polyurethane tape;
drill and screwdriver;
thicknesser cutter;
dowels

Step-by-step guide to creating a plasterboard niche:

We determine the place for the niche, mark it out using a level and a corner ruler. If there is a drawing, then we transfer it to the wall in compliance with the dimensions, taking into account the thickness of the drywall and profiles. If the niche is intended for a TV or other equipment, then leave free space for air circulation.
Marking is done using a level
We calculate the amount of materials (with a reserve) and purchase everything necessary for the work.
Mark on the wall the place where the frame will be attached. To do this we use a level and a tape measure. Determine where the wires will go. The marking should be as detailed as possible.
We assemble the frame. First of all, we attach the main guides to the dowels. We cut the profile to size using scissors or a grinder and form a frame. If the wall is uneven, glue polyurethane tape under the guides.

The frame is secured with dowels
We cover the frame with plasterboard. To do this, we cut the sheets according to measurements and screw them with self-tapping screws. First we attach the verticals, then the horizontals. TO front side We attach the gypsum board sheet last. We recess the screw caps no deeper than 2 mm.
The final stage is finishing. First of all, apply the primer in two layers. Each layer must dry well. Then we apply putty to the joints and corners, onto which we glue reinforcing tape and install perforated corners. Then we apply the finishing layer of putty and rub it to perfect condition.
The seams are sealed with putty using reinforcing tape.
We paint or trim the niche with finishing materials.
The niche is painted in the desired color
We install LED strip or spotlights.

Video: creating a plasterboard niche with lighting

Niche finishing

The most popular finishing option is to paint the niche to match the rest of the surfaces.

The best option for painting a plasterboard niche will be water-based paint

More complex finishing- this is the design decorative plaster. It will require special skills, since the plaster is applied in several layers. A budget option is to design a niche self-adhesive film or photo wallpaper. Paintable wallpaper, bamboo and fabric coverings, 3D panels or wallpaper are also used.

Photo wallpaper can help visually expand any room or, conversely, reduce its volume - it all depends on the choice of pattern for printing

Using 3D wallpaper you can even simulate an aquarium. Finishing the niche with mirrors looks beautiful. Designers do not recommend painting the inner surface of a niche in dark colors, since it will remind black hole. But the use of glass shelves will visually lighten the interior.

By highlighting 3D wallpaper with images of fish, you can create the complete impression that you are looking at the seabed or an aquarium

You should not make a niche contrasting if the rest of the decoration is soft and calm, as it will attract attention and shift the center of the interior. If the decor of the room contains contrasting accents, then the niche can be bright.

Rich colors in the design of niches will please the eye and lift your spirits

Niche lighting

The main options for illuminating niches are spotlights and LED strip. Wiring for spotlights requires costs and complex technical manipulations; it is better to do it on initial stage repair. An easier solution would be to use an LED strip. It is installed when the niche is completely ready. It's quite simple. Usually the LED strip is mounted on the inner wall of the niche, but if you want the light to be directed inward, then a special side is needed. It is made from a profile and a strip of gypsum board. The outside of the side is finished with the same materials as the rest of the niche. A piece of the required size is carefully cut from the LED strip coil, so as not to damage the contacts. Then the tape is connected to the power supply and glued to the desired location.

The best and simplest lighting option is LED strips

How to hide an unnecessary niche

Not every open niche fits into the interior, so sometimes it becomes necessary to hide it with a partition or door. Most often, niches in the bathroom are closed, especially if there are communications there. For this purpose, plumbing roller shutters, roller shutters or plastic doors are used.
If the niche is large, it can be hidden in different ways.

Sliding doors, like a wardrobe. Such doors require free space on the sides of the niche.
Regular swing doors. You can use wooden shutters. If the niche is small, then it can be closed furniture facade to size.
Roller blinds (fabric, bamboo, plastic). Choose something that will match the style of the room.
Thick curtains.
A small niche can be disguised with a painting.
Converting a niche into a shelving unit with doors. Such a niche can replace a closet.

You can radically get rid of an unnecessary niche by filling it up. The easiest way is to cover the niche with a sheet of drywall. To do this, metal guides are attached to the wall, floor and ceiling, and stiffening ribs are placed between them, onto which drywall is attached. If the niche is shallow, then it can be covered up cement mortar. A very deep opening is sealed with bricks or tongue-and-groove slabs.

Niches allow you to make your apartment space interesting and complex. But it is important to show a sense of proportion - too a large number of niches fragment the interior and make it disconnected.

According to the traditional concept generally accepted in construction, a niche is a recess in the wall designed to accommodate furniture (wardrobe, bed) or decorative items.

A niche is a beneficial element of apartment planning, which should not be abandoned.

Thanks to the non-standard approach of modern designers, niche is possible place a library, a relaxation area with a soft corner and a coffee table, or any household items. Creating an environmentstudio apartment with a recess in one of the walls, it will be possible to advantageously combine the practical benefits of space and the beauty of design.

In a niche, without compromising the total area of the apartment, you can organize a full-fledged recreation area.

Builders consider creating a niche a problematic task, but for designers interior of a room with a niche – it’s always original and practical. When starting a renovation, it is important to plan in advance in which part of the room the recess will be formed.

An intelligent design of a one-room apartment with a niche will allow you to arrange the furniture so that each item in the room has its own place, and each zone has a purpose.

When homeowners intend to use an additional area for practical use (for storing household items, dishes, alcoholic beverages), it is important to organize convenient access to the recess. In the case where a children's bed is to be located in a niche, it is worth creating a structure in the wall furthest from front door, window openings, balcony frame.

In a small niche near the window you can place a crib.

If owners desire professional or creative privacy in a small apartment, then niche is possible arrange the office. To do this, it is enough to install a table and a chair (armchair), install high-quality lighting and places to store personal belongings.

In a small niche you can organize a compact workplace.

For example, if a husband and wife prefer to work at home, then it is better to purchase one desk, but zone the office space: place shelves and storage drawers on each side (left, right).

To perfectly fit the furniture into the arch, it will have to be made to order.

By creating you need to pay attention not only to functional features a new corner in the house, but also his stylish design. To do this, you should follow the advice of experts.

In a small niche near the window you can place a sofa with pillows.

Combine the colors used to decorate the entire room with the colors of the niche.
Equip additional area high-quality lighting. It is best to use spotlights, LED lighting on the ceiling or along the entire perimeter of the structure.
When the recess is planned to be used as a dressing room closed type, then it is better to use internal partitions, not external walls. If there is no alternative, and the structure becomes part of the surface adjacent to the street, it is worthwhile to properly plan the ventilation system to avoid the formation of mold. This is done in two ways - by installing an additional layer of mineral wool or polystyrene foam. The second option is to close the wardrobe with a mesh door.

A dressing room in a one-room apartment is a real salvation for residents.

Often a one-room apartment It’s enough for a comfortable stay for one or two people, but if you correctly arrange special formations in the form of partitions and niches, you can create a cozy environment for a family of three or four household members.

Additional lighting in a niche is the key to a comfortable stay there, regardless of its purpose.

Interior options for a niche in the wall

To the interior of a one-room apartment with a recess in the wall looked stylish and modern, it is worth using popular Decoration Materials. Their advantages and disadvantages are indicated in the table.

Cozy and stylish relaxation area.

Surface finishing option	Advantages	Flaws
Decorative plaster	Easy to clean, durable and strong material	No
Wallpaper, including photo wallpaper	Photo wallpapers set the mood of a space and can visually expand it	Dust and dirt accumulate on them and require replacement every 5-8 years.
Artistic modeling	Looks rich, can be repainted in different colors	High price
Mirror panel(s)	Easy to clean material, visually makes the room larger. If you use a mirror mosaic, the objects in the niche will look unusual	Difficulty in installation, increased risk of injury if small glass parts are installed incorrectly
Decorative rock	Creates a cozy atmosphere in the apartment and acts as a sound insulator	Expensive, not suitable for all interior styles
Laminate	Looks stylish, modern and unusual, does not require special care, durable and durable finish	Difficulty in installation (the surface must be perfectly flat), low moisture resistance
3D gypsum panels	Unusual appearance, durability gypsum structures and ease of installation	No

The basis of the structure is often made of the currently popular material - plasterboard, “planted” on a previously created structure made of a flexible metal profile. Sometimes plasterboard structures are replaced brickwork, but this is a more expensive and long-term method.

Choosing color options for a niche, you should focus on the main color of the room.

Each finishing element can be combined with another, the main thing is to choose the right color scheme. To interior of a one-room apartment with a recess in the wall brought aesthetic pleasure to the owners and guests of the house; designers recommend using finishing options in bright colors. Experts justify their recommendations by the fact that a dark background of a niche will create the effect of a “black hole” or emptiness; a light background will not be able to convey creative idea, and here bright colors- ideal companions for this type of situation.

The kitchen wall fits beautifully and compactly into the recess.

Why do you need a niche in the interior of a one-room apartment?

A clear answer to the question of why a niche in a setting is useful studio apartment , no - everyone decides on the choice of its purpose, relying on imagination. Designers can suggest common solutions for the home.

The niche and the rest of the room are decorated in the same style.

Close the recess with a pair of doors, forming a closed cabinet inside for storing clothes, dishes or personal items.

In small niches you can place shelves for dishes.

Place the bed in the niche. Above the bed, small shelves will look good for arranging photos, cosmetics, paintings to match the overall decor.

It is advisable to use partitions to separate a niche from a room.

Hang a lot of shelves on the wall on which to place decorative items, houseplants, books or combine a set of objects with a single concept.

Place a TV, audio equipment or home theater. Such a solution will help hide multiple wires and place related accessories (removable storage media, headphones, chargers) in one place.

All options are relevant for an apartment with one living room.

Well-equipped interior of a one-room apartment will not only evoke emotions of admiration among guests at home, but will also improve the condition and mood of all household members. All this is thanks to the fact that extra space will become a storage place for parts that previously cluttered the home.

Integrity is the main requirement for such interiors.

Interior ideas for a one-room apartment - layout features

During renovation studio apartment If you have purchased furniture, you must first create (draw) a remodeling plan so that cushioned furniture, cabinets and cabinets harmoniously fell into place. Another option is possible - buying furniture after renovation. At the same time, there is a high probability that it will have to be made to order or “customized” in size according to individual requirements.

Some insist on separating a niche into a separate zone, while others advocate for the most neutral design possible.

Bed niche

Special recess in the wall studio apartment hundreds of years ago it was called an unusual word “alcove”. During the time of the monarchs, it was decorated with textiles, as if creating a lush fabric partition. Today, this option is also possible if the alcove is wide enough - 1.7-2 m.

The seating area in the niche is not separated in style from the main room, but becomes its harmonious continuation.

This design will best fit into classic interiors, but you should not miss its use in monasteries equipped with the latest fashion trends. For example, a bed hidden behind ruffled curtains will be a wonderful and truly fabulous place for a girl to sleep and spend time.

The children's bed is compactly located in a niche.

Zones that can be located in a niche

Human imagination is limitless, and thanks to modern technologies You can turn any idea into reality. At the request of household members niche is possible arrange the kitchen, bathroom or bedroom. First two optionsmore suitable for families of two people without children.

It is advisable to equip a recess in the walls of the bathroom for a shower area with a bathtub.

Arrangement of a one-room apartment with a recess in the wall - an excellent alternative to a studio apartment. When the dimensions of the partition allow, it is possible to even place a cooking area; otherwise, there is only enough space for a bar, work surface and mini-washes.

The kitchenette in the niche can be hidden using a partition.

Creating the interior of a one-room apartment with an additional area for arranging furniture or decorative items, it is important to consider the option of a possible conversion. For example, if initially the recess is a bedroom, then in the future it can be transformed into an office or a children's corner.

A practical and bright solution is a two-level children's area in a recess in the wall.

First, even before the remodeling begins, you need to pay attention to the recommendations of designers and builders; if this is not possible, consult with the seller of a construction supply store.

In a spacious niche you can arrange an office with shelves for books.

VIDEO: Design of a one-room apartment with a niche - 71 examples of practicality.

In modern design studies of apartment interiors, they are often used various options plasterboard niches (Fig. 1). They are needed not only for decorative finishing premises, but also perform various functions:

used as shelves for various small items;
used for recessing TVs and other household appliances into the wall;
for installing an aquarium, etc.

Figure 1. You can place room decor items in a plasterboard TV niche.

When using niches, you can save a large amount on decorative items and furniture, and cover uneven walls in the room. Using lighting, you can achieve the realization of the most fantastic designer’s ideas. When decorating a niche, you can use the following items and materials:

mirrors of different shapes;
wooden structures;
installation of artificial gypsum stone;
contrasting wallpaper, etc.

How to make a niche from plasterboard with your own hands? What methods should be used for this? If a person has skills in handling tools, he can easily make rectangular or square niches on his own and finish their interior.

Preparatory work

Figure 2. The niche frame must be of a rigid structure and attached to adjacent floors, walls and ceilings.

To create such a structure, you need to purchase tools and materials on the construction market:

plasterboard sheets;
hammer drill and screwdriver;
metal profiles and fasteners.

For illumination you will need LEDs of different colors. Before work, you need to determine the location of the future niche. This can be done in any room of the apartment where there is a free partition.

Its length must be at least 3 m. It is best to install the structure in the center of the wall - this will not disrupt the symmetry of the room. Drywall is a rather fragile material, so it is fixed to metal profiles made of aluminum or steel.

If the niche has a shallow depth (no more than 25-35 cm), then the supporting frame will need to be attached to both the walls and the ceiling. Using LED backlight electrical wiring is carried out under the surface of the plasterboard or the power cable is passed along hollow baseboards along the wall.

In this case, it is necessary to ground the entire structure in accordance with safety regulations. All wires are laid in corrugated pipes or tubes made of plastic or metal. The power supply is also hidden under the cardboard. Its power should not be more than 50-65 W.

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Making a niche from plasterboard

Scheme for obtaining rounded parts from plasterboard.

First, a sketch design is made on a sheet of Whatman paper with all the desired dimensions. Then, after some adjustments to the drawing, they transfer it to the wall.

To do this, you can use a colored marker. Using to control vertical installation building level, mount the guide profiles with dowels to the floor and ceiling. Then the planks for the walls are reinforced in them.

Jumpers and shelves are cut from metal guides and the main structure is installed according to the sketch drawing. They are attached with metal screws or so-called fleas are used for this.

The frame must be rigid and robust construction, well attached to the wall and ceiling (Fig. 2). Then they move on to drywall. When purchasing, you need to choose sheets with a thickness of 12-14 mm - they are intended for covering walls.

To cut them, a construction knife with replaceable blades is used. You can also use small files for this or electric jigsaw. The niche parts are cut according to the sketch and attached to the frame with screws. Coating internal parts niches must be made from two pieces of drywall, which are placed on top of each other. If it is decided to use wood for the shelves, then they are made from boards of the required width, cut into internal dimensions niches hand saw. Then they can be painted or varnished. In the resulting boxes you need to make holes for the lamps.

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Putty on external surfaces

Figure 3. Scheme for sealing seams and joints in drywall.

Having finished installing the sheets, they begin work on finishing the niche. It begins with puttying the seams and gaps between the installed sheets. To do this, special adhesive tape is applied to them and covered with putty.

These materials are purchased on the construction market. When performing this operation, corners are put on the corners of the niche - they must also be puttied, like the heads of the screws (Fig. 3). After this it can be done final finishing niches. To do this, you need to choose the type of decor that is most suitable for a given room:

you can paint the exterior and internal surfaces structures with water-based paint;
finishing can be done using artificial stone or decorative plaster;
it is possible to use wallpaper or film;
Decorative concrete is often used for finishing (using a special technology, a thin layer of this material is placed on the wall).

There are many other options, you just need to look through the relevant literature and choose the one you like best.

Modern design is so diverse that every year new trends appear that fundamentally change the idea of interior design. Now niches in the walls are very popular among famous designers. You can look at the photo to see how organically they look in the room.

At first glance, creating such a recess in the wall is difficult, but the result is worth it. It is not surprising that many people wonder how to make a niche in the wall? It all starts with a project or at least a general vision. You must know exactly what you need. The project can be done either independently or by contacting a design bureau.

From the photo you can see that there are many ways to use niches in the wall. For example, it can be a great place to sleep. True, this will require a lot of work. Much more simple options They are considered to be unique shelves on which books or decorative elements are placed, which will serve as an excellent decoration.

Attention ! Ideally, niches should be included in an apartment or house at the design stage.

Very often, niches in the wall are used in small apartments. This allows you to slightly increase the space and make the room larger, as in the photo. Even 20 extra centimeters gives a big gain.

What can be placed in a niche

Of course, this depends on the parameters of the recess. In principle, this can be understood even from the photo. In most cases, such an interior element serves to place in it:

vases,
figurines,
furniture,
household appliances,
electronics,
bookshelves.

You can also recall a number of niches that represent elements of the engineering infrastructure of an apartment or house. A clear example in this context, there is a recess for the battery, as evidenced by numerous photos of private interiors of both residential buildings and apartments.

Very often shelves are installed in recesses. As a result, this decorative element can turn into a miniature exhibition of your achievements or a small library.

Separately, we need to talk about large recesses in the walls. They can also be seen quite often in photographs. Their difference lies in the fact that they perform not so much a decorative role as a functional one.

Large recesses can accommodate a TV and other large equipment. This type of placement can be easily seen in many photos. In theory, almost any household appliance can be placed inside if the dimensions allow.

Very often a small sofa is placed in a recess in the wall and this can be easily seen in the photo. But the excavation possibilities are not limited to this. You can install a chest of drawers, a rack or a closet here.

A sliding wardrobe built into the wall will save you a huge amount of space. Moreover, this option will be much cheaper than a free-standing structure.

The trend of recent decades is to install a refrigerator in a wall recess. Remember the many photos on the stands, which provide further confirmation of this thesis.

Returning to the topic of small recesses, you can use them as a place for dishes. Such options can also be seen in the photos in the portfolio of companies involved in kitchen interiors.

How to make a niche in the wall

Theoretically, a niche can be made in any wall. But to change load-bearing wall You will need to obtain engineering permission. After you receive it, you will need to contact the appropriate authority to confirm the possibility of redevelopment. Only after this will you be able to get a recess in the wall, as in the photo.

Two design options

There are two options for designing a niche in the wall. In the first option, serious construction works, which will take a lot of time and make a lot of noise. Simply put, you will have to remove part of the wall using a construction drill and a hammer.

In the second option everything is much simpler. Drywall is used to create a niche. Of course, in this case you will not be able to get an increase in living space as in the photo. Moreover, there will even be less of it. But if you have a large apartment or house, then this option is more than acceptable.

When creating a niche, you will need to carry out construction calculations. Without special tools it is almost impossible to do them correctly. It is very important to soundproof the back wall. IN as a last resort in the next room you can put a mirrored wardrobe.

Design

Despite the opportunity to increase the area of free space, most people prefer to use drywall. It's much simpler and cheaper. In addition, the appearance of such niches in the wall is more than authentic. You can see this from the photo.

Plays a special role when creating a niche in the wall. interior decoration. It is she who sets the entire tone of the composition, which can be easily seen from numerous photographs. Typically the following materials are used for this purpose:

decorative plaster,
fake diamond,
colored glass.

The color of the niche in the wall plays a huge role. It can be done in the same color scheme, the same as the wall, or you can play with contrast. But in this case, the main thing is not to overdo it. It is best to choose a palette that is just a few shades lighter or darker, in principle, you can see this in the photo.

Attention ! When painting niches as in the photo, it is better to refrain from using dark paints. Otherwise, the so-called hole effect may occur.

When creating a niche in the wall as in the photo, pay attention to the lighting. It can give this element of the interior a special tone. The most skilled designers combine architectural composition and light. This allows you to achieve a stronger effect.

The dimensions of the niche in the wall are of particular importance. For example, if it is small, then it is better to use the same color palette, as on the walls. At the same time, it is advisable to make it several tones lighter.

Attention ! The size of the decorative elements depends on the dimensions of the niche in the wall. The smaller it is, the smaller the elements should be, in fact, as in the photo.

If we are talking about small apartments, as in the photo, then the best option for a niche would be a small sofa. Firstly, it will look very stylish, and secondly, it will give much more free space.

One of best options decorating a niche in the wall for the living room is an aquarium. This element, together with the right lighting, will give the room a mysterious and at the same time peaceful atmosphere. This can be clearly seen in the photo. A similar option is also possible in the bedroom. But in this case, the tank must be placed so that it is visible from the bed.

Ethnic concepts are great for creating a niche in the wall. For example, you can style everything like a Japanese grotto. A Japanese pagoda will also look more than appropriate in a future photo of your interior. Of course, in this case, to create a complete illusion, you will need a bush that will entwine the composition.

To stylize a niche in the wall like a Japanese pagoda, it also doesn’t hurt to use bouquets that match the theme. Of course, they need special vases that will help complement the composition.

You can also make a niche in the wall in the kitchen. Easily fits on small shelves kitchenware, or, for example, a TV. If you make a large recess, you can fit a dishwasher in it.

Bath is also perfect place for a niche in the wall. Such an interior not only looks great in the photo, but also allows you to use the available space with great convenience.

Advice ! On the shelves made in the bathroom you can put both personal hygiene products and, for example, powders.

The pinnacle of design art in this context is considered to be the creation of a rotunda. The walls are covered with mosaics, and decorative niches are created in them. It would be best to paint them in White color. To this concept you can also add a niche under the bathtub, which can accommodate an aquarium. It will look great in any photo if you decide to sell or rent out the apartment.

Results

There are many options for creating niches in the wall. You can see this for yourself just by looking at the photo. If we talk about the features of this interior element, then it can be made either from plasterboard or cut out using construction tools.

Let's look at a question like a niche in the wall in the living room.

What is the best way to design a niche? This is a “touchy” question for those who have a very small room.

How is a niche created?

Designing this design is one of the best options to replace furniture walls, and besides, this is an excellent option for decorating, because it is possible to add dynamics and harmony to the interior of the room.

All connoisseurs of freedom will appreciate the niche. As an option, a niche for a TV in the living room - the TV, even the thinnest one, will not be visible, but will be sort of recessed, and all the wires will be hidden.

In addition, the design of a niche is an opportunity to abandon bulky furniture once and for all, because it can be equipped with special shelves for storing a library and photo frames.

This is actually why you can increasingly see the option of converting an ordinary wall into a niche in the living room.

To highlight a niche, it is worth considering lighting around its perimeter - lamps that are installed inside the structure complement the interior.

Make a niche yourself

All actions that are in one way or another related to modeling a recess in the wall must begin with markings on the wall.

The width of the structure, its height and depth are determined depending on its further purpose. The plates become the frame for the future profile. Next, the profile is fixed.

After the frame is completed, you can begin to cover it with plasterboard. The structure is puttied, sanded, and finished.

Niche purpose

There are people who have an extremely negative attitude towards chests of drawers, towards cabinets, and therefore, as an option, you can create a niche instead of one wall.

This option is nothing more than saving space in the room, replacing furniture, and the ability to hide equipment.

Niches made of plasterboard in the living room can be supplemented with shelves made of glass or wood, and then the created structure will simply look like a shelving unit.

If you plan to design a niche, then there is no need to adhere to geometry and make a huge recess in the wall. Let your imagination run wild.

A niche in the living room as a decorative item emphasizes the taste of the home owners, visually allowing the room to expand. Drywall is a plastic material, and therefore you can create any design option, even a complex one.

The design style should not stand out from the design of the room as a whole, so that the design looks exactly like a decoration, otherwise it simply “will not fit” into the interior and will ruin the whole impression.

The design is very simple to create, but the process is time-consuming, because everything needs to be calculated accurately.

Niche in the kitchen

Niche perfect solution for the kitchen space, because it is not just a “highlight” in style, but also disguises the shortcomings of the walls.

Creating a niche with your own hands: developing a project, then marking it on the wall and then installing the frame, as well as covering it with plasterboard.

The master does not need any design documentation, but still, without having a drawing in hand, it is not easy to produce necessary calculations and get a good result.

You can use a small drawing with basic data - the size of the kitchen, the location of the battery, sockets and switches.

Designers believe that it is best to place the TV in a niche, which is thus protected from dust, moisture, and grease.

If the illumination is organized inside the created recess, then the lamps should not be powerful so that a fire does not occur.

At the marking stage, you need to transfer the drawing to the wall. The markings are done clearly. If the wall is crooked, then you need to use special tape, due to which the profile will press closely to the wall.

The niche installation algorithm is not complicated. If the niche is oriented horizontally, then it is possible to expand the width of the kitchen, and if it is vertical, it allows you to emphasize the height.

Often a niche is used to install a washing machine, PMM, refrigerator, microwave oven. If the desire arises, the niche is decorated with a door or curtain.

The purpose of the functional niche is to embed furniture and appliances, while the decorative niche is used to place accessories and souvenirs.

Today, even the most intricate design of a niche in the living room is possible. The main trend is a niche in the floor for TV or flowers. This design is mobile, and this is its big advantage.

When decorating a niche, they often use both the tone of the walls and focus on the niche. You should not make the design too contrasting, because the perception of the design will be spoiled.

There are a lot of photo options for a niche in the living room on the Internet, many master classes on how to make a niche in the house with your own hands, and therefore, if you are planning something similar, then look for options, study, and then implement everything you have planned in your interior.