They can be as large as the wall, and work well above double vanities that have been set into alcoves.
She passed several men with guns hidden in the alcoves of doors as she walked.
The alcoves were white, seemingly of stone or plaster; but the archways were covered with blue varnish or blue tiles, with beautiful inscriptions in white and gold.
Extra light came from wall fittings and downlights in the fireplace alcoves.
Dimly lit viewing rooms enhance the quality of any plasma set and the recessed alcoves screen out ambient store light.