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A niche adds depth to a wall and gives a place for a sculpture, planter, lamp or fountain. Decorative Architectural Shapes makes exterior wall niches in custom sizes, from compact recesses to large, arched openings that become the centerpiece of a façade.

Materials and construction

Each niche is CNC-cut from high-density EPS and covered with a polyurea hard coat that resists moisture, UV and cracking. The shell is light enough to mount without structural reinforcement, and the interior can be finished smooth, textured or lined with stone-look panels. A decorative niche can be framed by pilasters, an arch or a pediment, so it reads as part of the architecture instead of an afterthought.

Where to use niches

On exteriors, niches add rhythm to long walls, frame entrances and house statues, planters or lighting. In courtyards, they make a quiet focal point for a fountain or a plant arrangement. Combined with 3d wall panels or a brick veneer wall, niches turn a flat surface into a layered composition. They also work indoors in lobbies, restaurants and homes. We size the opening and the depth to the object and the wall, and we can plan a lighting recess. Because a niche is built to order, designers can match its depth and arch to nearby windows and doors, which keeps the façade balanced. For renovations, a niche is a simple way to add character to a blank wall, and the light shell does not need heavy lifting equipment or a new foundation. Tell us if the niche will hold a heavy object such as a stone statue, so we can plan the base and the support behind it.

A niche on exterior wall or niche in exterior wall frames a statue, an urn or a light. Decorative wall niche designs can be arched, square or shell-topped, and decorative modern wall niche designs use clean, simple reveals.

Ordering

Send wall photos, wall thickness, the desired opening size and depth, and the style you want. We prepare a drawing, produce the niche and ship it with installation guidance. Our products carry a 20-year warranty.

How it works

1. Brief: send wall photos, wall thickness and the object to display.
2. Design: we draw the niche and confirm size, depth and finish.
3. Production: CNC cutting and polyurea coating.
4. Delivery: the niche ships with installation guidance.

Request a free quote or open the catalog to choose a wall niche design.