What a niche

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Nika is a niche recessed into the depth of masonry . In ancient Rome, she used to portray portraits of dead ancestors, later to have a decorative meaning. In the Middle Ages sculptures were placed in the niche, especially the saints, later various other prominent personalities. Originally, this niche was on the buildings from the outside, later appeared in the interiors of buildings, especially in corridors, staircases, in the halls.

Today, the notion of niche is also used in connection with the interior arrangement of the apartment. If this space is created in the interior, it is often used to place different shelves or built-in cabinets . If it is left open, it is painted with the same color as the other walls, or it can be optically highlighted with another shade or wallpaper.