A bath recess can change the look of the entire wall, particularly when it runs alongside the bath rather than sitting at one end. In Broomhill, a long illuminated niche forms a horizontal detail in the pale marble-effect finish. Two additional recesses at one end give the wall a second, smaller group of storage positions.
Before deciding on a similar composition, look at where the long shelf would meet the bath rim, the ends of the tiles and the fittings you see from across the room. Then check how far you can reach along it from the usual bathing position and whether everyday bottles sit comfortably below the light. A long recess works visually when its line has a relationship with the bath. Additional shelves can take the items that need a different position without breaking that main line. The two decisions work best on the same wall drawing.
