Add a modern farmhouse feel with a horizontal or verticalshiplap half-wall.
Check out thesehalf-wallpaneling ideas in a range of styles and spaces for inspiration.
Paint the door frames in the same color for a cohesive look.

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The giant shiplap mimics shiplap finishes throughout the home for a cohesive feel.
The half-wall is decorated with integrated wall sconces and a small gilded mirror.
Paint the trim slightly darker than the walls to create definition.

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Pale gray textured grasscloth keeps the room feeling serene.
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