Give your modern farmhouse new life with these expert design tips.
The aesthetic embraces a mostly neutral color palette, focusing on black, white, and natural wood textures.
When used in true modern farmhouse fashion, shiplap is typically bright white.
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Is the Shiplap Trend Gone for Good?
Interior design professionals agree that shiplap itself isn’t the problem.
Instead, it’s how overused the material was and still is.
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It’s how the paneling is accessorized, styled, and painted that needs updating.
“Shiplap is classic.
The key is to update youraccessories and art.
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If you keep the little things new, shiplap will transition,” Povey says.
Conicella says that the traditional white or cream paint color could be making your walls look outdated.
He suggests taking your existing shiplap in amoodier direction.
Darker, muddier colors will help your shiplap feel more updated.
Povey says to remove any outdated signage or art to elevate your shiplap walls.
