What do you think?

last year

I loosely tacked up some shiplap on either side of the window. Should I go with wide or short boards? What is your preference? Thank you in advance!

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Kendrah

last year

The short boards seem like an old vintage house. The wider boards seem newer and trendier. I personally like the shorter boards. But it is really a matter of preference. Either is fine.

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elcieg
last year
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Well, it is not ship lap , but your word "boards" is correct. Go with boards right of window.

This is a Home Depot image of ship lap Notice the rabbeted edge.
parkerjaimie
Original Author
last year
Yeah, I think it's difficult to see the rabitted end in my picture! A vote for the short side! Thank you for your comment!
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HU-402831377
last year
I like the wide boards.
PRO
lisedv
last year
Also like the wide boards.
Design Fan (NE z7a)
last year
last modified: last year
Wide boards.

Consider replacing the fluted trim around the window as the vertical lines compete with the horizontal shiplap.
melindas1977
last year
Both look fine. My personal preference is the wider boards. However, if you like them both, you may want to consider layout and which gives you the best-sized(full board or close to it) course at the top where wall meets ceiling.
Notting Hill Decorative Hardware
last year
The wide boards look great!
littlebug Zone 5 Missouri
last year
The narrow boards look like exterior siding. Not a look I admire indoors.
PRO
Debbi Washburn
last year
I like the wider boards.
chloebud
last year
Wide
chispa
last year
Wide
porkchop_z5b_MI
last year
Wide. For the reason littlebug said.
ShadyWillowFarm
last year
Wide.
rosiembog
last year
The wide boards look like an intentional decor choice.
The narrow boards give off a flavor of "we adapted an outside porch and kept the original outside cladding".
Toronto Veterinarian
last year
wide.
parkerjaimie
Original Author
last year
Thank you, everyone! I appreciate your opinions! This helped me a lot!