Shiplap Accent Walls
Throughout Chicagoland

Horizontal Boards That Calm a Room

Shiplap walls add clean horizontal lines and a relaxed, lived-in feel. We install an interior shiplap wall in a living room, bedroom, basement or around a fireplace, with boards planned to line up with your windows and trim.

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Shiplap Walls by Accent Wall Works

Shiplap is one of the simplest ways to add character to a plain wall. The boards overlap slightly, so each seam leaves a thin shadow line. That repeated line gives the room texture without a busy pattern or bold color.

A Calm Look for Busy Rooms

A shiplap accent wall in a living room or family room adds detail that still feels quiet. Painted white or soft gray, it brightens the space. In a darker tone, it becomes a modern shiplap wall with real depth.

Lines That Change the Room's Shape

A horizontal shiplap wall makes a narrow room feel wider and a short wall feel longer. Run the boards vertically instead, and the same room feels taller. The direction is decided first, because it sets every cut that follows.

How Accent Wall Works Lines Up the Boards

Seams That Match Windows and Trim

Good shiplap looks planned from every angle. We set the first board level, then space the rows so seams line up with window sills, door tops and outlets instead of cutting through them at random.

Shiplap in Lake County Basements

Many Lake County homes have finished basements, where humidity runs higher than upstairs. Boards there should be primed on all sides and installed with small expansion gaps, so summer moisture does not swell or warp the wall.

OUR SHIPLAP PROCESS

Three Steps to a Finished Shiplap Wall

Shiplap goes up quickly once the layout is set, so most of the work happens in planning. Here is how a typical project runs.

Send Photos and Measurements

Share a photo of the wall, its width and ceiling height, and the look you want. Mention outlets, vents and any trim that should stay.

Agree on Layout and Finish

We confirm board width, direction and paint color with you. The quote shows what is included and what, if anything, needs another trade.

Install and Finish

We install the boards, fill the nail holes, caulk the edges and finish the wall. Then we review the result with you before the job is done.

How Shiplap Projects Are Priced

Shiplap is usually one of the more affordable accent walls. The price depends on wall size, board material and finish. Real wood costs more than MDF or shiplap look paneling, and boards that wrap around windows or corners add cutting time.

What Raises the Cost

Real pine instead of MDF boards
Boards wrapped around windows or corners
Full-height walls above 9 feet

What to Send Us

Wall width and ceiling height
A straight-on photo of the wall
Your preferred paint color or stain

Finding the Right Shiplap Style

Most shiplap wall ideas fall into three styles. Start with the one that matches your furniture.

Classic white shiplap suits farmhouse and coastal rooms and keeps a bedroom bright.

Dark or black shiplap reads modern and works well behind a TV or bed.

Natural or stained pine adds warmth to a den, an office or a shiplap fireplace wall.

Accent Wall Works Shiplap FAQ

Is shiplap cheaper than other accent walls?

Usually, yes. Shiplap uses simple boards and a straightforward install, so it often costs less than wood slats, stone or a media wall. The final price still depends on wall size, material and finish.

Can shiplap go over an existing wall?

Yes. In most rooms the boards go directly over drywall and fasten into the studs. Old plaster or uneven walls may need furring strips first, so the boards sit flat and the seams stay straight.

Do you install shiplap in Deerfield and Buffalo Grove?

Yes. We work across Lake County, the North Shore and nearby suburbs, including Deerfield, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights and Glenview. If you are searching for shiplap installation near me, add your ZIP code to the quote form and we will confirm.

What is included in a shiplap installation?

Accent Wall Works plans the layout, installs the boards and finishes the wall, including filled nail holes and caulked edges. Any electrical changes, such as moving an outlet, are listed separately in the quote.