If you want to make a playful statement, try some lanterns or a funkylighting fixtureinstead.

The lighter wood shade contrasts the darker wood stains well by bringing the eyes upwards.

Use It on a Vaulted Ceiling

Kate Marker Interiorsemployed shiplap on these vaulted ceilings to create interest.

Living Room with many windows and curtains with wood walls and ceiling

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It brings more structure to the space while also creating a cozy ambiance with its rustic design.

The various textures will bring the space together since the architectural details are all in similar hues.

It’s an easy way to make your shiplap look unique in a simple room.

A rustic kitchen with wood-lined ceilings

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She kept it consistent throughout the room, which allows the soft blue to be the center of attention.

By adding some leather accents, they give the room some character.

This will keep the shiplap ceilings looking provincial for that cottage core appeal.

shiplap fireplace wall

Design byMarie Flanigan Interiors/ Photo byJulie Soefer

entry way with shiplap

Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Tessa Neustadt

Living room with wood burning stove; large rustic coffee table, neutral colored sofas and modern leather chair with white beamed ceilings and round globular chandeliers Rating

Kim Cornelison

Stunning vintage sitting room

Ashley Montgomery Design

Living room with white-painted wood-paneled ceiling and blue accents throughout

Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Tessa Neustadt

Living room with kitchen in the background with wood planked ceiling

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wood bedroom ceiling

Design byMichelle Boudreau/ Photo by Lance Gerber

Living room area with a pine slatted wood ceiling

The Spruce / Alyssa Vela

Kitchen with wood on wood ceiling and decorative beams.

Desiree Burns Interiors

Bedroom with shiplap on the wall and ceiling

Anne Sage

Daybed with shiplap ceiling

Erin Williamson Design

kitchen with shiplap ceiling

Britt Design Studio

Wood accent wall ideas with white shiplap on walls and ceiling

Anne Sage

shiplap bedroom ceiling

Erin Williamson Design

farmhouse bedroom with antiques

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A white shiplap room is covered from floor and across the ceiling in pale white shiplap

Designed by Andrea Kartley ofAll Things Home

Hallway interior in wooden cabin has unvarnished wood shiplap on the ceiling

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shiplap fireplace wall with TV

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