Creating Wall niches
As an architectural element, a wall niche is a natural focal point that invites guests to ask questions about a particular piece that a displayed inside the niche.  A wall niche lends a sense of depth to a wall while adding a touch of historical elegance. Recessed wall niches as well as wall mount niches have many uses and decorative functions. All decorative niches, either wall-hung or built-in, are fundamental decorating tools that bring individuality to a design scheme.A home’s decor and furnishings may reveal a lot about the owner’s taste, but it’s the decorative items and the way they are displayed that tell the personal stories. Wall niches are a great place to display special artefacts, sculptures or flower arrangements while creating classic charm and sophistication.  They provide an opportunity to add texture and depth in an otherwise flat space. Decorative wall niches hold conversation pieces and can themselves be worthy of comment and admiration.

Single or paired
A small space can be made more intimate with the use of a single wall niche. Pairs of wall niches decorate on a larger scale.  Placing one wall niche to either side of a passage creates a pleasing three-part composition and a grand entrance.  To the same effect, a pair of wall niches can accentuate a significant piece within a large room area.  Wall niches work well in hallways and other traffic areas.  In such places wall niches can have a significant visual impact without encroaching on the space.

Deep impact
As typically seen in many homes today, very tall, narrow and shallow wall niches create drama, but it does not necessarily make a positive design statement.  Just as fat walls and arches make a passageway look substantial and contribute to an overall feeling of quality in a home, deep wall niches do the same.  Deep wall niches provide erspective, subtly making a room look and feel larger.  Deep niches create the opportunity to display a treasured object or create interesting lighting effects, while adding architectural character to a room.

Material matters
Wall niches can be made from a variety of materials in an assortment of shapes.  For an old-world look, they can be made of stone or finished to look like one. When made of dry wall, the niche can be painted a different colour from the wall, given a contrasting texture, or enhanced with an unusual decorative treatment such as wallpaper.  Built-in wall niches can be lined with mirrors for a more contemporary look.