nicheshelves
nounUK /ˈniːʃ ʃɛlvz/
US /ˈnɪtʃ ʃɛlvz/
Small shelves that fit into a little hollow space in a wall.
Mom put tiny plants on the nicheshelves beside the fireplace.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Shelves designed to hold decorative items in a recessed wall area.
The nicheshelves displayed family photos and small vases.
3. A set of shelves built into a narrow opening or corner.
We added nicheshelves to the hallway to store books.
4. Shelving units that fit snugly into an architectural niche.
The carpenter installed nicheshelves in the old stone wall.