Add an accent shiplap wall to create more texture on a boring wall in your kitchen or other space with this EASY DIY!
As I was working on renovating my kitchen and eat-in kitchen, I knew that some sort of accent wall idea would be a good fit for how the space is laid out. In general, I wouldn't recommend an access wall for a space like ours. But, with a deliberate ending area on both sides of the wall I was considering, I just felt like this one wall could pull it off.
After deliberating for a bit, I ultimately decided to install a shiplap accent wall but I wanted it to pull more modern instead of the more farmhouse direction that shiplap tends to pull.
I firmly believe that a white shiplap wall is just a starting point for a space and whether it pulls more of a farmhouse style or a more eclectic style depends on how you incorporate other colors, textures, patterns, etc., into your space.
Installing the accent wall shiplap idea was a tiny bit daunting at first, because we weren't super skilled DIYers. We did this project many years ago and, if you are comfortable using an air compressor and a nail gun, then you can definitely do a shiplap accent wall!
I'm going to link the full tutorial below but I also want to share a few really great vertical shiplap walls as well as horizontal shiplap walls to inspire you as you decide what type of style you are wanting.
Accent Shiplap Wall Ideas
I love the painted shiplap shown in this kitchen. It deifnitely pulls cottage eclectic, don't you think? You'll want to click through on this post in general though, because I've rounded up ten different styles and ideas using half wall shiplap ideas that are all inspiring!
Would you consider black shiplap walls? I think this project is quite striking and I esepcialy love that you can see trim details on finishing off the edges.
I originally wrote the project how-to for installing my white shiplap walls for ehow. If you want all the photos and the full step-by-step, get them here.
I wanted to include a shiplap fireplace accent wall for you to see, too! Alot of times, you see the white shiplap walls carrried through on the walls surroundiing a fireplace, but in this case, the shiplap white wall is only around the firepace itself.
I hope you feel inspired! If you missed my project how-to above, I shared the full tutorial on how to install shiplap on eHow. Hop over there to see the before/after as well as the in-depth tutorial.
cassie @ primitive & proper
it looks awesome, ashley!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Cassie! I'm so excited about it. Now, I'm totally thinking I need to move to white (kinda like you did in your Master). My living room needs a breath of fresh air.
Julia@Cuckoo4Design
That totally changes the room and I love how it looks
Ashley Mayes
I'm surprised that it really changes so much. It totally gives that side of the room a focal point.
Sage @ Plaster & Disaster
Love it! Amazing how modern it looks given that it could feel like a more country style!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Sage! I think that's the beauty of a decor...mixing styles.
Gilly @ Colour Saturated Life
Love this look!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Gilly! I've wanted planks walls forever but wasn't sure if they would jive with my style. The Schoolhouse Electric house pushed me over the edge and now I want them everywhere!
Anessa
Can I please ask where your light is from?
Ashley Mayes
Of course! It's actually a vintage find from Habitat Restore that I updated (changed out the old chandler and replaced the wiring to make it a pendant). I posted about the process and you can find that tutorial on the project gallery page... if you'd be interested in trying to repurpose one of your own. I actually have this one for sale on Craigslist right now. I liked it but when we overhauled the space it just didn't quite fit. Thanks!
Danielle
HI Ashley! I just found this post via pinterest and love the modern twist. Do you know what color you used after primer? Love the white!
Ashley Mayes
Hi Danielle,
The white is Ultra White (7006-24) by Valspar that we had color-matched at a local store. My friend, Julia from Cuckoo 4 Design, uses that color quite a bit and has got me hooked! It's a very nice bright white.