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Too much shiplap?

8 years ago

So I plan on sprucing up our master bedroom. New paint, and I was really liking the DIY shiplap walls with 7 inch width planks. While exploring this and other sites I saw shiplap in the tray ceiling. Which I also like. Is having shiplap planks on one wall (Headboard wall) and shiplap on a tray ceiling too much? There is no crown molding in the tray ceiling. It's not a tiered tray ceiling, it has 1 foot sides, and very basic. The tray ceiling is not centered in the room, and is positioned closer to the headboard wall. Sorry no photo to accompany the question.

Comments (20)

  • 8 years ago

    Too much... but take my comment with a grain of salt since I’m not a fan ...

  • 8 years ago

    i'd say TOO LATE on shiplap. stick to the accent wall behind your bed , less to remove in 5 years.


  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Look, I too love Joanna Gaines. But do yourself a favor and avoid falling trap to this trend.

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    That ship has sailed post some pics of the bedroom and see what pops.

  • 8 years ago
    I think one or the other is best. I do like shiplap, it became a trend for a reason. You could also do wallpaper on the wall and shiplap on the ceiling.
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  • 8 years ago

    Thanks everyone for the quick input. Some of them were funny. I'd post a pic, but honestly it's the most boring bedroom. Ugly as S#$t painter grade paint (think camel color). I guess it falls back on the old saying less is more

  • 8 years ago
    The mere mention of "shiplap" triggers houzers into a frenzy. I would do it if you like it. But I live in "Waco".........
  • 8 years ago

    If you're set on adding shiplap, I would suggest just putting it on the headboard wall since that is a main focal area and since it will be easier to later remove from a wall than a ceiling.

  • 8 years ago

    If you have to ask "is it too much?" Then it probably is. Sorry :(

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Here are a variety of wall treatments that can be considered for your bedroom. I do think applying either horizontal or vertical mouldings might be a easier more current application instead of shiplap.

  • 8 years ago

    You said it: you have cheaply painted beige walls. Small wonder it’s boring! Go buy yourself some TOL quality paint in a color you love. Then maybe look for a high-end wallpaper for behind your bed. That will be nicer, no more expensive, and you won’t be kicking yourself in a couple years when you have a bunch of boards Liquid Nailed to your sheetrock.

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Joanna Gaines throwup is not an appropriate look for the vast majority of homes. You need not be one of the lemmings that die on that cliff.

  • 8 years ago

    I'm going to answer your question, which is it too much to do the wall and the ceiling. I think you can do both because shiplap is just texture. You can dress it up or down and it can be cottage or modern. I think you have to do something with the tray if it doesn't already have a treatment. Another thing to try would be painting inside the tray and installing moulding. I LOVE the pic posted above that says "Atlanta Homes" in the bottom corner. So classic.

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    There's shiplap that takes on the appearance of a shack and a precise installation that looks sophisticated. You can also stain the boards to take on a different appearance.

  • 8 years ago

    I personally wouldn't ship lap a ceiling unless I had the kind of house that really called for it not only in terms of style but also location.

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Check out Armstrong ceiling plank for your ceiling. Easy to install. No finishing required.

  • 8 years ago
    Shiplap engenders as much of a negative response on Houzz as do shutters or having that 3 inch border on a countertop. If you ask for an opinion, the majority of responses will be NO.
    If you like shiplap, all I would suggest is to put it only on a wall, not on a tray ceiling. Both places would be too much.
  • 8 years ago

    How could you possibly have too much shiplap?

  • 6 years ago

    Do what you love. I saw in the comments some pretty amazing photos showing a whole lot of shiplap that looked a whole lot awesome. If you love it, you should do it. Don't let the opinions of strangers deter you from being happy in life. GO FOR IT!