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Scudo Gunmetal 300mm Square Inset Shower Storage Niche

Gunmetal recessed storage gives bottles a permanent place within a darker shower scheme.

300mm square format: Provides an internal opening of approximately 270 x 270mm.

Recessed installation: 82mm internal depth keeps everyday toiletries off the shower floor.

304 stainless steel: 1mm construction forms a durable built-in storage box.

PVD gunmetal finish: Complements dark metallic controls and contemporary tile schemes.

Availability: 20 in stock

Original price was: £159.00.
Current price is: £78.49.Save £80.51 off RRP

Description

Specifications for the Scudo Gunmetal 300mm Square Inset Shower Storage Niche

Product Type Inset shower storage niche
Brand Scudo
Installation Type Recessed wall insert
Shape Square
Overall Height 300mm
Overall Width 300mm
Outer Body Size 272 x 272mm
Internal Opening 270 x 270mm
Overall Depth 83mm
Internal Depth 82mm
Front Flange Width 15mm
Material Thickness 1mm
Material 304 stainless steel
Surface Treatment PVD
Finish Gunmetal
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Tails’ Take: Built-In Storage with a Darker Designer Edge

The Scudo Gunmetal 300mm Square Inset Shower Storage Niche gives everyday bottles a proper place while adding depth and contrast to the shower wall. Its dark metallic finish looks especially sharp beside gunmetal controls, black-framed screens and stone-effect tiles, helping the storage feel like part of the design rather than an add-on. Recessing it into the wall keeps the shower floor and ledges clear, making the whole area feel calmer and better organised. It is a smart upgrade for anyone who wants practical storage without compromising a polished, contemporary bathroom scheme.

Is This Gunmetal Niche the Right Fit for Your Shower Wall?

Think about the tile layout, bottle sizes and available wall cavity before the shower area is boarded and waterproofed.


Who Should Buy

Showers with Bottles Crowding the Tray Edge

The recessed shelf creates a dedicated storage point for daily products, freeing the shower base from loose bottles and soap dishes.

Bathrooms Using Gunmetal as a Feature Finish

The darker metallic surface can tie together matching shower controls, taps, accessories and enclosure details across the room.

Tile Schemes Needing a Strong Geometric Accent

Its clean 300mm square outline creates a neat framed feature within large-format, metro or stone-effect wall tiles.

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Who Shouldn’t Buy

Shallow Walls with Hidden Services Behind Them

The wall must provide enough unobstructed space for the 83mm-deep body without clashing with plumbing, cables or structural framing.

Finished Bathrooms Avoiding Further Building Work

Installing an inset niche involves opening, waterproofing and refinishing the wall, making it less straightforward than a surface-mounted basket.

Schemes Requiring a Light or Highly Reflective Accent

Gunmetal has a deeper visual tone than chrome or brushed bronze and may feel too strong in an intentionally pale, low-contrast room.

Planning the Opening, Position and Tile Layout for the Niche

Will the niche hold full-size shampoo and shower-gel bottles?

The usable opening measures approximately 270mm high by 270mm wide, with around 82mm of internal depth. That should accommodate many standard bathroom bottles, although taller pump containers and oversized products should be measured first. Checking the products used most often will help determine whether one niche is enough or whether a larger storage arrangement would be more suitable.

What opening should be prepared within the shower wall?

The body behind the visible frame measures approximately 272mm square and projects to an overall depth of 83mm. The exact preparation should allow for the wall construction, waterproofing system and installation tolerances. The installer should use the physical product and supplied fitting guidance when forming the final recess rather than relying only on nominal dimensions.

How can the niche be positioned neatly within the tile pattern?

Plan the 300mm outer face alongside the chosen tile dimensions before fixing the wall boards. It can be centred within a grout layout, aligned with nearby shower controls or positioned to follow another strong horizontal line in the room. The 15mm front border creates a defined edge, but careful early positioning will still produce the most balanced finished result.

Additional information

Brand Scudo Bathrooms

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