How to build a wood "Niche"

A Niche is not for a bathroom only. They work great in other areas of the house as well and cost next to nothing to build. Today I go through how I built ours for our new house. Coming in from the garage with no drop zone can sometimes be a problem. These work out perfect and take up literally no room. The convenience of them is also awesome.

[@sianbannister4800]

What a great video - this is so perfect to get some extra storage and surfaces for trinkets! Thanks so much

[@genevievebarnett5767]

I’m doing a small budget makeover to an 80s bathroom. I pulled out a disgusting louvered medicine cabinet. This will be a perfect budget friendly solution to fill the hole. Thanks for the clear directions! Can’t wait to watch your other videos.

[@athomeandtravel995]

Great! This would make a great option for replacing one of those old medicine cabinets. Good luck on your project.

[@derrickharris7306]

Very Nice, trying to think of some space saving tips for the wife in the bathroom.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Very Nice!! You made it look easy! That looks real good and you right. That's going to be convenient at the door! Have a good one!

[@athomeandtravel995]

Thanks John!. Stay safe.

[@roypoulos1378]

Outstanding video

[@foofstarr4856]

Nice, but even better if you wire in a small LED light and use a glass shelf for the middle to have the light emit all the way through. Otherwise great video, and you should build and sell these! That way the customer just cuts into their wall and secures to the studs and bam.. done.

[@athomeandtravel995]

Wow, great idea! I will have to keep that in mind.

[@p.j.vaneff6760]

I had to triple check myself. I find it hard to believe that you've got only 300 subscribers.

[@athomeandtravel995]

Hahaha Thanks! I'll take that as a complement. Yeah I don't try to recruit subscribers. I just like making some videos that I think may help others with simple projects.

[@p.j.vaneff6760]

@@athomeandtravel995 It definitely is a compliment, sir! I haven't watched any of your other videos (not sure that you've got any even), but what I saw in this clip is great. At 8 minutes it's just the right length, and what you show is some excellent craftsmanship. Ok, granted, it's a shelf, not a wine cask we're talking about, but the effortlessness and ease with which you build it and explain how to build it are at a really high level, in my opinion. Having spent hundreds of hours watching diy videos, I'd like to think I've developed an eye for what's good quality and yours certainly is. Again, I am genuinely surprised that your channel has only 300 subscribers. Worse yet, this very excellent video has been seen just 1,300 times. Algorithms, I guess.... ;)

[@athomeandtravel995]

@@p.j.vaneff6760 Well that was a very nice compliment. I appreciate it. I do have some other DIY videos posted and some random other ones. Thanks again. You made my day.

[@myurenj4469]

Thank you

[@athomeandtravel995]

you're welcome. Glad it helped.

[@poopheadec10]

Thanks for the helpful video! If I wanted to make this without trim, could I just use joint compound /drywall repair tape to cover the seams? Do I need to make a frame or could I just attach horizontal shelves to the studs with pocket screws?

[@athomeandtravel995]

Yes, I believe that should work. Leave trim off and just mud up to the edge.

[@occasx]

would have been handy if you filmed yourself cutting the hole in the drywall and actually installing it. I would have been interested in finding out how you went about ensuring the electrical wiring for the light switches below it did not travel up the wall where you installed your niche.

[@athomeandtravel995]

yes, great point. My apologies.

[@smeg8557]

Very Nice!! I want do this in my restroom but just nervous about cutting the wall wrong lol what type of wood and thickness is used to make this?

[@athomeandtravel995]

I used just cheap poplar boards 3/4 inch for the sides and top. I then used very thin 1/4 inch for the back. In the video I explain all my cuts and the size I went with. Before you start cutting into your drywall use a small drill bit. Drill through the drywall both left and right trying to locate the studs. That will give you a pretty good idea of the space you will have. Like I mentioned studs are usually placed 16 inch on center.

[@smeg8557]

@@athomeandtravel995 thanks so much for replying 😊

[@smeg8557]

Hi, I’m not sure if I missed it or not but can you tell me what kind of wood to get please? This is going to go in the restroom wall

[@athomeandtravel995]

For the sides, top, and bottom I just used 3/4" Aspen wood. For the back I used 1/4" paintable plywood. Then just use the trim of your liking for the rest.

[@thomas536]

Any concerns with fire control with no drywall in that space?

[@athomeandtravel995]

No not at all. That cavity was just filled with insulation. By me adding the niche, all it did was take the place of insulation. The cavity is still sealed.

[@nmore69]

How thick are the side pieces ? 1in?

[@athomeandtravel995]

the sides and top and bottom are 3/4" thick.