ᐅ Fireplace Design: Cladding a Wood Storage Niche

Hello everyone,

I’m currently looking for a good idea on how to best design the niche next to our fireplace. The niche extends from floor to ceiling and is intended to be used as firewood storage up to about 1.50 meters (5 feet) in height. It fits 33 cm (13 inch) logs quite precisely. Above that, I would like to install 2 or 3 shelves, but only for decorative items.

I would like to line the lower section with something that can withstand the wear and tear from regularly placing and removing firewood over time. Although I’ve found plenty of images on Google, I haven’t really found any helpful advice when it comes to choosing the right material.

I’m also unsure about the shelves. Frosted glass feels very 1990s. As an alternative, I still have some leftover 35 mm (1 3/8 inch) acacia board, which I would cut if I can’t come up with anything better. Oiled, it also matches the parquet flooring quite well.

Currently, all three sides of the niche are fully plastered, and I’d like to keep it that way underneath. Maybe you have some ideas...

Best regards,
Markus

Try searching for CB wooden shelves

That fits well with the Expedit in the office next door! I hadn’t considered steel sheet metal yet; that could actually be an option.

Any more ideas?

Tiles would also work. They are available in all colors and sizes. There are matching edge profiles for the front edge.

No, I somehow find tiles unappealing for that... Of course, they are durable and fairly affordable. I think I even still have a profile from the bathroom.

No... tiles only as a last resort.

I like skirting boards in the same color as the floor [emoji2] For the wood compartment, I would paint the interior plaster with white basement paint or something similar, so that the area can be cleaned if needed. Something like floor paint or similar