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Creating a shiplap wall is one great way to add depth and interest to your interior. The grainy wood texture of these kinds of wood can also spread a lot of natural ambiance to refresh the vibe of the entire space. And the beauty of this kind of wall is that even without any decorations, it can still look awesome.
However, this wall style may be a little bit outdated. But don’t worry, there are a lot of different ways that you can do to make these kinds of walls come back to life in a more stylish and modern way. And one of the most popular ones is by repainting it using modern shades.
Painting a shiplap accent wall is quite easy and straightforward, and you can do it yourself. But the most challenging part is choosing the right paint color. As with any typical wood element, wrong color choices can bring more harm than good, and the same goes for these rustic wood panels.
Thus, when it comes to shiplap walls, our designers highly recommend colors like white, coastal blue, light gray, dark gray, greige, sage, or teal. They will infuse the shiplap with vibrancy and character while highlighting the distinctive charm of the wood texture and grain. These dynamic color choices enhance the rustic appeal inherent in shiplap, evoking a sense of tranquility and connection to nature.
Read on as we explore all the best paint colors for shiplap walls.
Experience how selected paint colors can elevate the appearance of your shiplap interior wall. Our tool is accessible at the bottom of this page or by click here to explore it directly.
11 Best Paint Colors for Shiplap Interior Walls
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White
Our Favorite White Paint (Click to Visualize):
Most homeowners underestimate the power of white. In fact, this pure color can bring a stunning output, especially when used in unique elements such as the shiplap wall. Not only the wall will look more up-to-date, but the clean and sleek finish will also make your entire space feel lighter and brighter.
Moreover, using white paint will keep the natural beauty of the wood texture and grain; thus, it won’t eliminate the main purpose of using shiplap.
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Coastal Blue
Our Favorite Coastal Blue Paint (Click to Visualize):
These soft and soothing shades of blue can work beautifully when used as a paint color for shiplap walls. Of course, it will be much better for any beach house or home with coastal or nautical decor, but don’t worry, it can still work beautifully for any other decor theme.
We love to use this color in the bedroom, as it can spread the airy and tranquil vibe that will be very beneficial to make those bedroom becomes perfect places for rest and relaxation.
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Light Gray
Our Favorite Coastal Light Gray Paint (Click to Visualize):
If you want to add a bit of a modern twist to your shiplap interior wall, then this can be the perfect paint color for you. As with any typical gray, light gray will bring an elegant touch to any space.
When combined with the natural looks of the wood, it can result in a sophisticated look without disappearing the natural beauty of the shiplap wood.
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Dark Gray
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You can use shiplap boards to create an accent wall. And in modern decor style, dark paint tends to be more popular for accent wall rather than lighter ones.
Thus, if you want to make your shiplap accent wall have bold, up-to-date looks, you may try to paint it using dark gray. However, for this kind of bold color, we highly suggest you only use it inside any room that has plenty of natural lighting.
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Greige
Our Favorite Greige Paint (Click to Visualize):
Greige is a new trend in modern interior style. This color combines the elegance of gray with the warmth of beige, making it a perfect shiplap color.
Using this color, you can still have the fresh and warm natural look of the wooden board, but with a gorgeous modern twist. Another benefit of using greige is that since it’s neutral, you can use it with literally any color scheme.
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Sage
Our Favorite Sage Paint (Click to Visualize):
If you want to boost and rejuvenate the fresh and natural beauty of your shiplap accent wall, then you can paint them using any shades of green. While a lot of green shades can give a good enough outcome, based on our experiment, sage is the one that works best for shiplap.
This shade tends to be more neutral compared to any other green, and that’s the main reason why it can blend nicely with any kind of wood.
Furthermore, as you can see in the picture above, the sage-painted shiplap not only spreads plenty of freshness to the entire room but also looks aesthetically pleasing which will amaze everyone.
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Teal
Our Favorite Teal Paint (Click to Visualize):
When it comes to modern decor style, teal is surely one of the best options among any other green shades. So, if you are looking for any green colors that can easily add a modern touch to your shiplap, then we highly recommend this one.
The beautiful blue-green combination of teal creates a serene and fresh ambiance, making your home a cozy modern place to relax.
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Navy
Our Favorite Navy Paint (Click to Visualize):
When it comes to modern accent walls, navy is one of the most popular choices. And if you want a color that can instantly elevate the looks of your shiplap wall, surely this is one of the best options for you. This gorgeous navy shiplap wall will turn any boring room into a bold and stylish one.
To get the best results, incorporate some additional navy accessories such as a navy rug or navy pillow to make the elegance of the navy flow throughout the entire space.
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Dark Blue Gray
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This unique shade combines the bold neutral looks of dark gray with the elegance of deep blue, resulting in a sophisticated color that is perfect to modernize any shiplap interior wall.
Although this shade doesn’t have a strong blue appearance like navy, it still brings an adequate amount of blue that will spread some tranquil and airy ambiance in an elegant twist, while the gray undertone keeps it looking neutral.
Thus, using this color will keep your shiplap versatile and relatively easy to combine with any other colors or elements.
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Black
Our Favorite Black Paint (Click to Visualize):
If you need an ultra-strong, modern shiplap accent wall, then you can go with black. This option not only creates a trendy, stylish look while still keeping the natural texture of the wood, but also elevates your entire space in an elegant way.
You can use this kind of wall almost everywhere, from bedroom, living room, bathroom to kitchen. But please make sure that you only use it when there is a sufficient amount of natural lighting.
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Blue-gray
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This is the lighter version of the previous blue choices. The light or medium blue-gray can easily bring a calm and cozy ambiance to any wooden elements, while also modernizing its look.
To get an even better result, we highly recommend you combine the blue-gray shiplap with some neutral colors like white or gray.
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