Shiplap Inspiration

I have fallen in love with shiplap, not a term we are familiar with in New Zealand, so think Lockwood houses that have had a paint makeover. Tongue and groove painted white or whitewashed can look amazing in almost any home, especially a coastal or farmhouse style house.

Since Joanna and Chip Gaines of Magnolia House frequently use, or restore Shiplap in their farmhouse style makeovers, it is making a big hit with renovators. Shiplap can add a coastal feel if horizontal and a traditional feel when vertical and it can be whitewashed, painted with a solid white or any colour for that matter. The world is your oyster when it comes to shiplap and the following images show how it can add interest to what might otherwise could be a boring wall (or fireplace)...

Above: Vertical and horizontal combined shiplap has a contemporary feel

Above: Whitewashed or limed, vertical boards for a rustic Scandinavian look

Above: Original, vertical shiplap for a farmhouse feel

Above: Horizontal shiplap suits coastal and Hamptons style interiors

Above: It works great in bathrooms and smaller areas

Above: Original farmhouse shiplap

 

All images above via Pinterest

Have you been inspired by the use of shiplap, could it work in your home or your next renovating project or do you have an older Lockwood that would benefit from a paint makeover? I haven't mentioned it yet but I am currently planning a studio in my back garden, it is not just a studio, it will be a multi purpose space and I plan to use horizontal T&G wallboard to mimic shiplap on the walls. I will be sharing the studio as it progresses so look out for updates. Meanwhile later this week I will share images of the beach house which is now complete.

Helpful quick links for shiplap tutorials and handy hints using shiplap:

All you need to know about shiplap

DIY shiplap wall

How to hang 'fake' shiplap wall board

If you would like to see more shiplap inspiration please visit my Pinterest board below...