10 Creative Ways to Decorate With Shiplap

Swanson Homes | Photo: PK/Schneiderman’s

We’re infatuated with shiplap these days and for good reason, I think.  It’s a great way to add interesting dimension and texture to walls, and it’s fairly inexpensive to mimic the look even if you don’t have the real thing.

But what if you want to do something a little different than a basic white shiplap wall, or maybe you just want to try a little of it out in your home?

Here are some ideas:

1. Frame it.

Make one wall a focal point by “framing” it with rustic beams. Love how much character the painted and rustic wood adds to this space.

BHG

2. Stripe it.

Stripes are a great way to insert a bold graphic element into a space and combining stripes with shiplap gives great dimension.

Patterson Custom Homes via Homebunch

3. Dress up hidden spaces.

If you’re not sure how committed you are to the look, or if you just like making typically boring spaces a little more fun, add some shiplap to a small space, like a pantry or closet.

Little Glass Jar

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4. Delightful doors.

Speaking of closets… Jess at Bright Green Door took hers to the next level with a custom door treatment and an interesting color choice (Benjamin Moore Hidden Waterfall).

Bright Green Door

5. Look up.

Sometimes we forget about the “5th wall” when we’re decorating, but the design details on this ceiling make it a standout and accentuate the height of this beautiful bedroom.

Patterson Custom Homes

6. Welcoming entry.

There are only seven small pieces of shiplap in this entry, but imagine the space without it.  Proof that you don’t really need much to make an impact.

Homebunch

7. In the mudroom.

Wall hooks usually get quite a workout so the cubby wall treatment in this mudroom not only adds unique design interest but helps protect the wall.

Swanson Homes | Photo: PK/Schneiderman’s

8. Statement island.

An island is the workhorse of the kitchen, but that certainly doesn’t mean it needs to be boring!

Indigo and shiplap combine to make this island a stunning feature of this kitchen.

Townsend Interiors Design Build

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9. Bathroom backsplash.

We love how they painted this shiplap gray and used it for all of the walls in this bathroom, including the backsplash.

Stonewood, LLC | Photo: PK/Schneiderman’s

10. Fireplace fix.

No more boring space up above the fireplace. This creative wood detail adds a perfect backdrop for art or a flat screen TV.

Have you used shiplap in your space? Which is your favorite idea?

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