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One thing to note is it's easier to build a box and slot it into the alcove than it is to make floating shelves fit the walls. It sounds like you might have some plastering work done in the alcove but the chances of getting it perfectly square and flat are close to zero. If you build a square box off site and scribe a facing piece to the walls it can be much quicker. Although if damp is a concern you might not want to seal it in.
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This is super informative post - thank you very much.
Time to get my negotiating hat on with the chippy.
Although the stuff he has photos of looks pretty decent. I'll probably get himn in for a smaller piece straight off, and see how it goes from there.
(The alcove has to wait for the damp to be sorted in any case).