Subtle textures like polka dots or weave patterns are great choices if you don’t want to overwhelm a space. Here, soft green board and batten with narrow trim are paired with a dainty wallpaper to make this bedroom even dreamier.
39 Board and Batten Half Wall Ideas to Spice-Up Your Blank Wall
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Published: January 21, 2022
Updated: October 30, 2023
Do you want to jazz up your boring or blank walls? A board and batten half wall might be the perfect solution to add some pizzazz to your walls. While they are timeless, their popularity has made a resurgence in the past few years.
Board and batten is a paneling wall treatment that alternates between wide boards and thin strips. In a board and batten half wall, only the bottom half has the paneling treatment while the upper half flaunts a different appearance. You can try wallpapers, exposed brick or even wall shelves to spruce up the upper half your board and batten half wall. To jumpstart your creativity, check out these 39 board and batten half wall ideas that’ll take your wall from drab to fab!
03 of Cool Neutral Board And Batten With Trims
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The cool neutral tones of white and dove gray give this Scandinavian inspired feature wall a classic feel. From the wall piece to the bench to the olive tree, all of these elements work in tandem to highlight the wall.
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This area is proof of how board and batten can transform even a small sectional wall. With elegant panels and a slender trim, this neutral board and batten makes the wall stand out and look cozy.
06 of Mindful Gray Board and Batten With Wooden Trim
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The wooden board topping this gray board and batten fits the room’s theme of mountains and woodland perfectly. The inclusion of a custom wooden sign on the back wall adds a personal touch!
07 of Olive Branch Wallpaper With White Panels
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Foliage inspired wallpaper and white board and batten is a timeless combo that will bring your walls to life with minimum effort.
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Interior design expert Huong Vu offers a unique perspective on utilizing board and batten half walls to transform often overlooked spaces. “The half wall board and batten in this image infuses understated elegance into an entrance adjoining the living room,” Vu shares. She suggests that this design approach is particularly effective for narrow passageways, where it adds architectural interest without impeding foot traffic.
09 of Wide Battens With Black Hooks
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While the batten’s width is a personal choice, if you’re planning to use board and batten in your entryway or mudroom, add a few black hooks on the horizontal panel to enhance the wall’s personality.
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Webbed wallpaper combined with white board and batten make this half bath look spacious and airy. The addition of dark wood shelves to house bathroom essentials and décor accessories adds another layer of dimension to the walls.
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If you’d like more functionality with your board and batten, add a shelf at the split point of your half wall. This would be the perfect platform for updating seasonal décor or creating an accent wall in your space.
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Peachy pink board and batten brings a delicate, feminine touch to these bathroom walls. The color coordinated painting on the creamy white background adds a serene yet cohesive touch to the space.
16 of Floral Wallpaper and Beige Board and Batten
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This dreamy bedroom looks cozy and timeless. The floral wallpaper and the beige board and batten are a perfect pair, elevating the vintage chic look of the room.
17 of Moody And Minimalist Board And Batten Wall
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Exhibiting a clean, modern appeal, this dark gray board and batten half wall perfectly matches the vibe of the room. The addition of three windows on the top wall add an airy and fresh feel to the space.
18 of Warm Neutrals And Rustic Touches
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This dining area is a vintage dream come true with its rustic accent wall. The duo of white board and batten and exposed brick form the perfect background for country cottage styling. Floating shelves, signs and thrifted décor finish off the feature wall.
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If you love to experiment with dark and daring shades, a black board and batten wall would be perfect for your space. Pair it with shelves full of family photos to turn it into a gallery wall. This wall is moody yet full of personal touches!
20 of Board And Batten With Floral Wallpaper
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Soft colors from the floral wallpaper meets the dreaminess of the creamy board and batten in this cozy bedroom. The color co-ordination throughout the room— the bedding, accent wall, sign, and side table décor— makes this space feel cohesive and adds to its fairyland vibes.
21 of Alabaster Board and Batten And Soft Gray Walls
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This entryway décor is full of warmth and coziness thanks to the soft, muted colors on the feature wall. Alabaster board and batten stylishly pairs with soft gray paint to give this wall a timeless touch
23 of DIY Stencil Plus Board and Batten
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Featuring an eclectic mix of boho, vintage, and modern elements, this DIY board and batten wall steals the show. The stenciled wall paired with the dark board and batten add life and character to this office space.
26 of Board And Batten Wainscoting With Botanical Wallpaper
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To add more visual interest to your wall, go for a board and batten wainscoting featuring a detailed trim on the top. Add a botanical wallpaper that echoes the colors of the board and batten for a classy look.
27 of Stripes Wallpaper With Board And Batten
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A feature wall is all that this nursery needs. The wood sign on striped wallpaper adds character while neutral board and batten gives this room a big dose of texture.
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If you’d love farmhouse style but want to play with darker tones, sage green is a great wall color choice. In this gorgeous nursery, sage green and a creamy white board and batten half wall take boho chic styling to the next level.
29 of Neutral And Chic Entryway Half Wall
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Alabaster white board and batten is paired with a textured gray wall in this elegant entryway. Black hooks adds functionality while the wall décor adds character to the neutral settings.
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If your wall is adjacent to a door, match your board and batten to the door’s color. Paint the wall trims and door frame the same shade as well. This will make a style statement while adding natural flow to your space.
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Even if you have a wall with windows, you can still add board and batten to add interest to the plain walls. Add trims or battens around the windows so it seamlessly blends in with the wainscoting. The result will still be charming and cozy!
34 of DIY Neutral Paneled Board and Batten
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Inspired by colors already found in the room, this DIY board and batten adds character with its textures and trims.
36 of Jade Green Board And Batten With Wall Decals
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Brimming with character and understated elegance, this nursery wall is style goals. The jade board and batten and matching decals against the off-white background give the wall an evergreen quality.
37 of Monochromatic Board and Batten and Back Wall
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Even a monochromatic board and batten wall has innate character and charm. Add even more visual interest by adding accessories and wall décor.
38 of Bright And Welcoming With Neutral Board and Batten
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While this entryway has a monochromatic board and batten, colorful artwork and lively décor—plants, plush pillows, area rug and simple bench— turn it into a welcoming and cozy space.
39 of French Farmhouse Board and Batten Gallery Wall
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Board and batten against plain wall offers a great background to add visual interest through thrifted accessories. Place your treasured goodies on the plain wall to extend the charm of board and batten.
