WHAT EXACTLY IS SHIPLAP? CURIOUS MINDS WANT TO KNOW!!!

Everywhere you turn these days shiplap is a hot topic and everyone wants the look!  Shiplap walls here, Shiplap walls there, Shiplap Walls Everywhere!  We all love it, so pretty no matter where you put it.  It carries that rustic farmhouse look we all love.  What REALLY is Shiplap?  What was the ORIGINAL use of Shiplap?  

1.  Shiplap was originally used as EXTERIOR SIDING on barns, sheds, outbuildings and even homes. 

2.  Shiplap is 3/4" or 1" pine or any other inexpensive wood. 

3.  Shiplap is anywhere from 3"-10" wide, depending on style. 

4.  Shiplap has a 3/8" to 1" Rabbet on the opposite ends of each piece of wood as well as the top and bottom. 

5.  A Rabbet is a grove that allows the boards to overlap each other and create a tight seal. 

6. Shiplap can either be painted, stained, or left natural.  

7. Interior design projects usually use horizontal boards on the walls that do not have the rabbet grooves

With this being said, here are some examples of SHIPLAP and how it can be used in various areas of your home.  If you like any decor in each photo, just click on it to "Shop The Look" through my affiliate partner, Wayfair. 

VINTAGE BATHROOM WITH PAINTED SHIPLAP

FEMININE BEDROOM WITH WHITE PAINTED SHIPLAP

HOME OFFICE WITH WHITE SHIPLAP WALLS

DINING ROOM WITH WHITE PAINTED SHIPLAP WALLS

LIVING ROOM WITH SNOW WHITE SHIPLAP WALLS

Model Home Interior Design Tour

What makes us all love model homes so much?  

Well, here are my top 5 reasons!

- Designers in model homes have UNIQUE ideas that stay 

  in your head.  

- A common THEME and COLORS are used throughout the home. 

- When you tour model homes, all the LIGHTS are on and 

  there are no BLINDS.

- Model homes are PERFECT and neat with no signs of personal items,   like a museum.

- Homes have ALL the UPGRADES available from the builder. 

CAN YOU GUESS THE THEME IN THIS MODEL HOME?  I WILL REVEAL IT AT THE END OF THIS POST!

Not one but TWO lights in the dining room and a wood focal point wall.  This would be super easy to reproduce.  

Just two simple upholstered chairs add a softness to this dining room.  Don't forget to look up and see how the crown molding is also stained the same color as the wood on the wall.  

Reclaimed wood on top of reclaimed wood!  Love It

Grab some books from Goodwill and tear off the covers.  Wrap with twine- GENIUS.

A neutral sofa with a geometric rug adds focus, pattern and dimension. 

Notice more wood used throughout.

LOVE a farmhouse sink!

Look how the backsplash tile runs VERTICAL!  Neat idea. 

Built in bench in the dining room serves the purpose of sitting and storage!

Not quite sure how I feel about the tile in the powder room.

This master has neutral blending colors and notice how high the curtains are placed to make the bedroom appear larger! 

The stairs have a different wood and direction of the main floor!

My favorite room in this home.  I am going to start picking up frames at the Goodwill to copy this look.  You can even get frames with no glass at craft stores. 

The painted recessed ceiling and faux wood beams add DRAMATIC touches to the loft. 

Another unique piece to grab the buyers attention. 

Another neutral color sofa but BAM look at the mural in this media room!

Subtle wall stripes in the guest room. 

Loving the hunting/camo theme in this room. 

Another boy room with a sports theme and an amazing mural. 

Baseballs in a mason jar- Genius

Sports balls in a crate- Genius again.

CAN YOU GUESS THE THEME OF THIS MODEL HOME?

MORE CLUES FOR THE THEME?

HAVE YOU FIGURED OUT THE THEME????

The THEME in this model home is NATURE!  Every single room has a hint of nature in it from the wall art to the accessories.  Various types of wood mixed with greens, and brown create a neutral calming space.  

Taylor Morrison- Southern Oaks-Oviedo, FL. I did not design any room in this home, just photographed each room for the article. :-)