Installing green tile on your bathroom walls can feel like a big commitment. Thankfully, green shiplap achieves a similar look, and it is easy to paint over it if you grow tired of the hue. Plus, hanging decor on a shiplap surface is much easier than on a tiled surface!
20 Stunning Rooms With Green Shiplap
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Published: February 15, 2025
Updated: January 22, 2025
The shiplap trend has been going strong for several years now, and the staying power is proving that it’s actually a timeless design choice. But like any decorative element in your house, it’s susceptible to feeling stale after a while. If your white shiplap needs a little refresh or you want to install new shiplap with a unique twist, green paint is an excellent option. The right shade will pair well with many other colors and is perfect for styles ranging from farmhouse to contemporary.
It can be difficult to envision all the possibilities of green shiplap and exactly how it will look in your own space, so viewing some photos can help. In this gallery, you’ll find ideas and tips on how to pair green shiplap with wallpaper, choose the best accent colors, and select the perfect shade of green that you’ll keep loving for years to come. If you still need convincing, keep reading to see all the best inspiration we could find!
02 of Make an Accent Wall
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Colorful shiplap makes an excellent accent wall. This design feature works incredibly well behind a bed because your eyes are naturally drawn to this focal point in the room. Since your bedroom is a place for relaxing, consider using green paint with calming blue undertones. Blue-green pairs really well with wood furniture for a natural oasis perfect for cozy nights.
03 of Go a Little Dark
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If you’re going for more of a modern farmhouse style, consider painting your shiplap a darker shade of green. When you pair forest green with white accents, the end result is a clean, crisp look. Dark green is a softer color choice than black, but it still helps you achieve contrast for a dramatic design that retains its classic vibe.
04 of Apply It to the Ceiling
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Shiplap isn’t just for walls. A beadboard or shiplap ceiling adds a nice texture to any space. Furthermore, painting the ceiling green instead of the walls will prevent the color from overwhelming a small room. It will also encourage your eyes to travel upward when viewing the space, adding a sense of visual height.
05 of Opt for a Muted Green
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There are, of course, countless shades of green you could choose for your shiplap. If you don’t want to make a huge statement, try out a few muted green paint samples. A little bonus tip here: installing pegs along the top of your shiplap for hanging decor will save you from having to patch and paint over holes in the future.
06 of Match It to Your Plants
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When picking out the perfect shade of green for your shiplap, look no further than your favorite house plants. If you tend to be drawn towards plants with muted greens, go with a sage green paint. Let your paint follow suit if you gravitate toward plants with darker leaves. Not only will your green shiplap look great with your matching plants, but your plants’ color can offer insight into which version of green you will love the most.
07 of Pair Wainscoting With Wallpaper
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Green shiplap wainscoting plus floral wallpaper equals one beautiful look. We especially love this playful combo for kids’ rooms since their little hands are less likely to damage the top half of the wallpaper if there is a shiplap on the bottom. When selecting the paint color for your shiplap, consider bringing in your wallpaper sample for comparison. You can even ask the paint store to do a custom color match.
08 of Channel a Grandmillennial Style
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There’s something so nostalgic about vertical shiplap, especially when painted dark green. If you’re going for a grandmillennial look in your home, forest green walls and trim make a beautiful backdrop for traditional pieces like a white slipcovered sofa and gallery wall adorned with vintage art. Consider pairing dark green paint with lighter-stained flooring to lighten up the space.
09 of Add Creamy White Accents
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If you go with a subtle and lighter shade of green for your shiplap, it might not read as a color unless you add some white accents for a visual reference point. Creamy off-white paint tends to look great with a light, delicate shade of green. An off-white with neutral undertones, such as White Dove by Benjamin Moore, will prevent your green paint from reading as too yellow or blue.
10 of Install a Wood Shelf Above
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Natural wood accents look beautiful with green walls- just look at a tree, for example! Art isn’t your only option if you want to add a unique design feature above your shiplap. A simple wood shelf mounted along the top of your shiplap is an excellent way to provide extra storage space and a place for displaying knickknacks, especially in a mudroom with numerous storage demands.
11 of Hang Hooks Over It
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Hanging hooks in your foyer will help keep your family’s coats from piling up on the closest chair or, worse, the floor. Sometimes, a row of coats can look a little busy on a white wall. Green shiplap creates a visual dividing line and will corral the visual clutter.
12 of Green Goes With Gold
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Gold accents really pop against green paint. That’s because the colors green and yellow are analogous colors, meaning they sit next to each other on the color wheel. We won’t bore you with all the ins and outs of color theory, but analogous colors tend to create a harmonious design when you pair them together.
13 of Opt for a Monochromatic Color Scheme
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Installing shiplap on the bottom portion of a wall is a common design choice. However, people tend to paint the top half of the wall white. While this certainly looks lovely, painting the top half a matching shade of green is always an option for a seamless look with contrasting textures.
14 of Shine a Light On Vintage Paintings
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One reason so many people love shiplap as a wall treatment is because of its wonderful texture. Light bounces off its surface and away from the grooves, making it more noticeable. For this reason, consider installing additional lighting on your shiplap wall. Sconces and picture lights are always a classic choice, especially when showcasing vintage art.
15 of Play up the Slants
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Attic bedrooms are such cozy spaces with their low vaulted ceilings. You can use an accent like some colorful shiplap to really draw attention to this unique architectural feature. For example, you can install the shiplap on just one portion of your bedroom wall and continue the strip up to the slanted ceiling.
16 of Use It as Wainscotting
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Installing a glossy green shiplap on all the surfaces of your walls can add up quickly in terms of material cost and labor. Consider devoting the bottom halves of your walls to this design feature by using it as wainscoting. Traditional wide-plank shiplap makes great wainscotting, as does beadboard featuring smaller planks. Don’t forget to add a chair rail along the top for a polished and finished look.
17 of Match Your Door Hue
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Repetition is one central pillar of interior design. One way to add a little pattern play into a room with shiplap is by installing a door with vertical shiplap panels. To lean into the matching look, paint it a matching shade of green. Don’t forget to paint the trim green as well for a cohesive and cozy look.
18 of Install Green Shiplap on a Fireplace Surround
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A fireplace in a living room or family room is a natural focal point. Since your eyes automatically gravitate toward this feature in the space, it’s an excellent spot to make a design statement with some forest green shiplap. Pair it with a wood mantel in a natural stain to complete the cozy and rustic look while still appealing to a modern design aesthetic.
19 of Use It as a Texture Accent
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You don’t have to go all out with shiplap to make a design statement. Sometimes, less is more, so consider those small spaces that could benefit from a bit of texture, such as behind your kitchen’s bar shelves. For smaller spaces, consider using smaller shiplap planks. We particularly love the gorgeous green shade that is featured on the cabinets, walls, and vent hood.
20 of Install Brass Outlet Covers
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When you paint any wall green, a shiplap wall included, you might notice that your white plastic outlet covers now stand out a little too much. Luckily, beautiful outlet covers, such as brass versions, are readily available. Similar to gold accents, brass accents always work well on a green shiplap wall, especially when you’re trying to design an elegant space with vintage elements.
