bathroom tips
Bathroom Face Off: Shower Niche vs. Shower Caddy
by Sarah Lu
May 23, 2013
Shower caddies remind me of college, when you carried all your toiletries into the bathroom (often communal) in a little box with holes in it. Or when you moved into your first off-campus apartment, and all you could afford was a pressurized corner shower caddy that took two hours to assemble.
If you?re a homeowner, banish those days forever by considering installing a recessed shower niche into your bath. External shower caddies are often not only unsightly, but also a space nuisance, when often bathroom space is at a premium. In the above left example, I just love how the tiles are even colored differently inside the niche so they contrast with the clean white larger shower tiles.
To succeed at this project, careful demolition and having someone who is skilled at tiling is crucial. You should not have to deconstruct the entire bathroom to achieve this look! Plan exactly if you want matching tiles inside the niche or not, and how many you will need to ensure a strategic and beautiful outcome.
When done right, a lovely shower niche can add depth, sophistication, and more space to your bathroom. For the rest of us rental rats (unless you get permission from the landlord!) there?s always that sleek wooden caddy on the right.
(Photos via Apartment Therapy and Linens and Things)
Sarah Lu
Six years of residing in cramped Manhattan apartments compelled Sarah Lu to constantly seek inspiration from the creative living spaces of her friends to design bloggers. As a student, she had to be resourceful, while striving to convey her unique aesthetic. Some of her proudest decor moments include repurposing a nightstand rescued from the sidewalk, leading an office revamping project, and displaying avant-garde sculptures from a local street artist and friend.
Today Sarah lives and works in Washington, D.C. as Director of Development at a girls empowerment non-profit. In her role, she works on issues affecting young women and girls and creatively and effectively increasing awareness of human trafficking in the United States. She reads popular fashion and design blogs, is an Instagram addict, and practices Krav Maga in her spare time. Sarah is also an avid traveler and loves to try new cuisines. Her parents' kitchen, where handmade Chinese dumplings and savory noodle soups are always on the stove, is her favorite room in the world. Naturally, Sarah is thrilled to have a forum to share her passion for design and a purposeful lifestyle and connect to others. Sarah earned her Master's of Social Work from Columbia University and a Bachelor's of Social Work from New York University.
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