recessedshelving
nounUK /rɪˈsɛst ˈʃɛlvɪŋ/
US /rɪˈsɛst ˈʃɛlvɪŋ/
Shelves built into a wall so they do not stick out into the room.
The living room has recessedshelving on both sides of the fireplace.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Shelving set back into a wall to save floor space in a small room.
They added recessedshelving to make the tiny bedroom feel bigger.
3. A decorative shelf unit fitted into a hollowed-out section of a wall.
The hallway recessedshelving displays family photos and small plants.
4. Shelves installed flush with the wall surface for a clean, seamless look.
The architect designed recessedshelving that blends into the plaster.