A bathroom can have several illuminated niches without giving them all the same visual role. In Oldmeldrum, long recessed shelves sit within a room with both a freestanding bath and a wetroom shower. The recesses bring light into the walls at the washing areas, where shelves and the objects on them become part of the view.
We look at those views from the places people use the room. A shelf beside a bath is seen from a lower position and often from further along the wall. One in a shower is used standing, with glass and water in the foreground. Compare the depth of each shelf and the position of its light with bottles in place. A light source that is comfortable from one position may be conspicuous from another. Planning that detail by activity gives the shelves a distinct purpose and helps the room feel composed when the fittings are in use.
