laura_black•5d ago

Shower niche depth: level with the studs or stick out an inch? My contractor and I went back and forth for a week after a visit to a tile showroom in Portland.

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3 Comments

green.noah5d ago

@ivan_harris nailed it. Flat's always better, like how a flush door beats a sticking cabinet every time.

morganmartinez2d ago

You keep saying "simple and flat" like it's some kind of law. Honestly, a little bit of a lip or edge can stop water from running down the front of the cabinet. I've seen flat panels get stained and warped way faster than ones with a slight overhang. "Collect soap" sounds like you're talking about a shower caddy, not a cabinet door. Maybe you just haven't dealt with a cheap flat door that swells at the bottom. It's not that deep either way, just pick what looks good to you.

ivan_harris5d ago

Level it with the studs. Anything sticking out is just gonna collect soap and look bulky later. Keep it simple and flat.