🔨Framing Niche and Tile Layout Planning🔨 Before framing a recessed niche evaluate these key points: 1. What height shelf height is needed for the products stored? (shampoo, etc.) 2. Is the wall load bearing? If so you may need a header to carry load (If floor joists sit like this on a wall, then its load bearing) 3. If its not load bearing, you can simply frame to the custom size desired 4. Avoid setting a niche in an exterior wall. Its best to have at least an R-13 value of insulation behind