Build a Recessed Shower Shelf

We build a recessed shower shelf by laying out the niche to your tile grid, cutting the opening, and framing a solid box between studs. We set backer, waterproof the cavity, and pitch the sill so water sheds. Then we tile the interior, align joints to surrounding courses, add clean edging, grout, and seal corners. You watch edges read straight, the shelf sit flush with the wall, and the pattern flow through—ending in a bright, integrated nook that feels purposeful and stays dry.