If you’ve been paying attention in the design/remodeling
world lately, (especially HGTV’s Fixer
Uppers) then you’ve probably heard of shiplap. The shiplap craze is REAL
right now. Contrary to what some may think, “Chip & JoJo” did not invent
#shiplap, they're simply just showing it off to the world! “Shiplap” paneling has been around for over a hundred years!
Historically
used in areas with harsh climates, shiplap is characterized by long horizontal
or vertical wood panels. Today, shiplap is very transitional---capable of
giving a home a rustic feel, but could also easily fit into a very modern home. Whether
you install or uncover (or even accidentally discover) your shiplap, it can be left its
natural color or looks great painted!
Interior, exterior, ceiling, wall, accent, living room,
bathroom, kitchen, bedroom—shiplap can fit in just about any space imaginable!
The Red River Remodelers team is no exception to this love of shiplap.
We have touches of shiplap in our own homes (and in our office, too)! Now don’t
get it twisted, there is a time and a place (and amount) for certain design elements,
and this is no exception.…we are definitely not saying you should go putting shiplap paneling on every square inch of every wall in EVERRRYYYY room of your
house, by any means! We have had several clients who have requested this “shiplap
chic” look recently, so we wanted to show you a few of our favorite rooms, uses
and styles that incorporate this look!
And here are a few iPhone snaps of different ways we have personally used shiplap!
