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September 19, 2016 By Jenna 32 Comments

7 Wall Treatments That Aren’t Shiplap

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Seven Wall Treatments That Aren't Shiplap: Looking to create an accent wall or feature wall that doesn't include shiplap? This one's for you then.

Honesty is the best policy. And in all honesty, I don’t think I could ever lie to you guys anyway even if I wanted to.

I’m not a shiplap fan.

That’s not a secret around here.

It’s not so much that I dislike shiplap itself, I think I dislike more that it’s freakin’ everywhere. Everywhere, y’all. 

Stop the shiplap insanity!

I now fully understand why Woody disliked Buzz so damn much.

I mean, come on. Fly your own freak flag! Don’t be swayed by the trends!

Ok, I’ll stop. If you do love shiplap, that’s great. Go for it. Own it. I’m just owning not liking it. At all.

These wall treatments are ones that I’ve done in the past and ya know what? You guessed it – they don’t include a single inch of shiplap. Hopefully, they will inspire you to whip a wall into shape with your own spin on it. And if they don’t, then there are four more gals sharing their wall treatments sans shiplap today and then 15 more bloggers sharing theirs throughout the week.

That’s right. It is anti-shiplap week up in here, ya’ll! Get excited.

If you’re coming over from Suburban Bitches, welcome! Here’s hoping I can live up to Erin and Tricia’s wall treatments!

7 Wall Treatments That Aren’t Shiplap

DIY Indoor Lattice Feature Wall

While many people thought I was crazy for putting lattice on my walls, I went for it anyway! I’m so glad I did – I love how this wall treatment turned out! Read the full tutorial for the DIY Lattice walls here.

My Master Bedroom Accent Wall

Seven Wall Treatments That Aren't Shiplap: Black and White Accent Wall | Feature Wall

This wall is probably my most favorite one ever. I love the design, I love the black and white, I love how the mid-century dresser looks in front of it. I love it all. You can see how I made it here and see more of the final product here.

The Carpet Covered Wall

Seven Wall Treatments That Aren't Shiplap: Carpet Covered Feature Wall | Accent Wall

Yes. I did cover a wall with carpet. Green carpet. And I love it. It added just the right amount of color and texture to this wall. See how I did it here.

Cane Inspired Accent Wall

Seven Wall Treatments That Aren't Shiplap: Cane Inspired Feature Wall | Accent Wall

This wall added some much needed interest and color to an otherwise all white bathroom. It has a cane inspired feel, but was pretty easy to accomplish. Read how I did it here.

Criss-Cross Wall Treatment

Seven Wall Treatments That Aren't Shiplap: Criss-Cross Accent Wall | Feature Wall

This wall was one of my first bigger DIY wall treatments and I was so happy with how it turned out. It’s a simple criss-cross pattern, but also classy at the same time. Find out how to make this wall here.

Black and White Gallery Wall

Seven Wall Treatments That Aren't Shiplap: Black and White Gallery Wall | Accent Wall | Feature Wall

Some people like gallery walls that are more “random” in terms of what they have on it. I often prefer clean lines though. This black and white gallery wall also helped to make the television disappear. See how I did it here.

The Confetti Wall
Seven Wall Treatments That Aren't Shiplap: Easy Confetti Accent Wall | Feature Wall

Ahh, the confetti wall. It was such a fun project and super simple too. This wall was in the entryway at our Beloved Foreclosure so guests knew what to expect when they entered. πŸ™‚ Find out how to do it here.

Half and Half Walls

Seven Wall Treatments That Aren't Shiplap: Half-Black Half-White Wall Treatment

In the guest room at our old house, we painted one wall completely black, one wall completely white and the two other walls half-black and half-white. It gave it a really cool modern effect, while still keeping the room from not feeling too dark from all the black. See more of the space here.

That’s all I got right now – I have a few more wall treatments brewing up in my head though. Of course, none include shiplap. πŸ˜‰ Up next today is Cassie Bustamante – you’ll love her earthy, vintage, eclectic style!

To get your full dose of wall treatment sans shiplap inspiration, be sure to visit everyone this week:

Monday, September 19th

Rain on a Tin Roof
Cassie Bustamante
Up to Date Interiors
Two Thirty-Five Designs
Suburban Bitches
 
Tuesday, September 20th
Place of My Taste
Erin Spain
Bright Green Door
Polished Habitat
Casa Watkins Living
 
Wednesday, September 21st
House by Hoff
Monica Wants It
Design Asylum
Craftivity Designs
The Happy Housie
 
Thursday, September 22nd
This is Our Bliss
PMQ for Two
Amber Oliver
 
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  1. Cassie Bustamante says

    September 19, 2016 at 6:34 am

    there are so many fun and bold wall treatments out there- and they aren’t too hard to execute either! no nail gun required! πŸ™‚ i love the half wall treatment the best!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      September 20, 2016 at 5:59 am

      True that, Cassie! I really like the half-wall as well. I’ve been hunting for a space to do that in our new place. πŸ˜‰

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  2. Christa D says

    September 19, 2016 at 7:10 am

    Amen sister! I love ship lap in country houses, but my house isn’t and won’t be county. Thanks for all the great inspiration, I’ve been looking for ideas for my powder room and had forgotten about your amazing cane bathroom. It’s made the short list!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      September 20, 2016 at 5:58 am

      Awesome, Christa! That cane wall is really simple too!

      Reply
  3. [email protected] says

    September 19, 2016 at 7:34 am

    I think your bedroom accent wall is my favorite.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      September 20, 2016 at 5:58 am

      Me too, Julia! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. Ariel says

    September 19, 2016 at 10:01 am

    I love all of these! I still can’t get over the rug! Thanks for having me in your roundup!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      September 20, 2016 at 5:57 am

      Thank you, Ariel! I’m so glad you are joining in!

      Reply
  5. Tricia Canonico says

    September 19, 2016 at 11:56 am

    Jenna – you are master of your walls! Love everything you’ve done!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      September 20, 2016 at 5:57 am

      Thanks, Tricia!

      Reply
  6. Stephanie @ Casa Watkins Living says

    September 19, 2016 at 2:05 pm

    FAN-freakin-TASTIC! Love your use of bold walls and great geometric designs!!!!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      September 20, 2016 at 5:57 am

      Thanks, Stephanie! I’m nothing if not bold! πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  7. Carol Swanson says

    September 19, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    Thank you for posting alternative wall treatments to be used instead of shiplap. As a 70 yr old woman, I think your designs will be easier for me to accomplish. Also, when the trend is over, they’ll be easier to remove. I find I can even use them on only one wall for an accent wall.

    I have one of those 70’s bi-level homes that I want to take out of the 70’s. I’m so sick of being stuck there! For someone my age, it makes my house looks like an old lady lives there. imho. I wish more people would use their imagination to offer suggestions for how to arrange furniture in the type of living room and the stairwell area. So many of these homes were built, but nobody gave the design any thought since the 1970’s, I guess. I know I am not the only one who appreciates all the ideas you share with us.

    God Bless you and your family.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      September 20, 2016 at 5:57 am

      Hi Carol! I’m so glad this post was useful to you! Yes, you are right – these are also much easier to remove than shiplap. I actually live in a 70’s bi-level home as well. I’m not sure how helpful my furniture arrangement might be to you, but you can see my home tour here: https://rainonatinroof.com/70s-landing-pad-home-tour/

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  8. Brigitte says

    September 19, 2016 at 4:22 pm

    You go, girl! πŸ™‚ I love shiplap, but I know there are lots of people out there who wish it would just be OVER already. Kinda how I felt during the chevron EVERYTHING craze of a couple years ago. Ugh! I love the walls you’ve done in your homes, every single one of them is beautiful. All the more so because they’re YOU!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      September 20, 2016 at 5:55 am

      Oh honey, don’t even get me started on the chevron. I. Despise. Chevron. I throw up a little every time I see it.

      Reply
  9. Marci says

    September 19, 2016 at 9:37 pm

    I feel the same way about subway tile especially white – enough is enough!
    Now that I’m ranting… how about stainless appliances AND granite- everywhere!
    Boy I feel better ha ha ha.
    Obviously to each his own but-
    how about some individuality?

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      September 20, 2016 at 5:53 am

      hahahaha!!!! I’m over granite as well, Marci! Unless it’s like a really different color or style. We have black appliances in our kitchen and I really like them. I’m sure some won’t, but I love their sleekness.

      Reply
  10. Lora says

    September 20, 2016 at 4:28 pm

    The bedroom accent wall is awesome. Such an impact… + that huge green glass bottle is gorgeous. Thanks for organizing this blog hop!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      September 27, 2016 at 7:37 am

      Thanks, Lora! One of my favorite walls ever!

      Reply
  11. Kathy says

    September 20, 2016 at 9:54 pm

    So many great patterns! I love how bold and graphic they are. Thanks so much for organizing this fun wall hop!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      September 27, 2016 at 7:37 am

      Thanks, Kathy! Happy to have you join in on the blog hop!

      Reply
  12. Dharma says

    September 21, 2016 at 2:55 pm

    So, shiplap….I think I heard that term incorrectly the first time I ever overheard it on HGTV…I won’t expand. It’s not shiplap, it was dirt cheap (as in, out of my buddy’s firepit) and it is all natural cedar but I did affix some wood to my bathroom walls.

    I know you want to look.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      September 27, 2016 at 7:32 am

      I love the cedar look, Dharma! It always reminds me of my grandparents house!

      Reply
  13. Jessica says

    September 22, 2016 at 11:27 pm

    Your intro sounds similar to the one I started writing before I thought about everyone else’s feelings….that happens a lot. LOL! I love your faux grass wall and I think it was a very bold move. I love that you think outside of the box.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      September 27, 2016 at 7:30 am

      hahahahaha! Yea, my filter is broken! πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  14. Rachael @ This is our Bliss says

    September 23, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    Jenna!! You have the most amazing wall treatments EVER! I knew you had some gems, but didn’t realize how many there were. Your TV gallery wall is genius and that confetti wall is pretty fabulous, too. Thanks for hosting this super fun and inspiring hop! Such a great group of 20!!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      September 27, 2016 at 7:28 am

      It was such a fun hop, Rachael! Thanks for joining in!

      Reply
  15. Krista says

    September 25, 2016 at 11:40 am

    You are probably the most creative person with wall treatments that I know! I love them all but my fave might be that black and white gallery wall. So stunning!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      September 27, 2016 at 7:27 am

      Thanks, Krista! That’s one of my faves as well!

      Reply
  16. Julie Briones says

    July 14, 2019 at 5:40 pm

    You have some wonderful inspiration here for wall treatments! I, personally, love me some shiplap, but it’s definitely not for everyone or for every decor style! πŸ˜‰ Thanks for sharing at Tuesday Turn About!

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  17. Rita C at Panoply says

    July 21, 2019 at 10:04 am

    And here we are, three years later, this post being featured on Saturday Sparks. It just goes to show you that there ARE other treatments besides shiplap that withstand the test of time, and show a lot of class. Kudos!
    Rita C at Panoply

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