Adding niches and ledges in showers and behind baths has become common practice and we are not surprised. They are incredibly practical and look so much better than a shower caddy. However, one of the questions that I often get asked is whether it's better to go with a niche or a ledge. There are a couple of factors to take into consideration that dictate whether we use a niche or a ledge in a bathroom, which we delve into below: