shiplap
noun
ship·lap
ˈship-ˌlap 
: wooden sheathing in which the boards are rabbeted so that the edges of each board lap over the edges of adjacent boards to make a flush joint
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An warm, open lounge area and dining room sit off the crisp-white chef’s kitchen spotlighted by marble countertops, a center island with counter seating, shiplap walls and high-end stainless steel appliances.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The mudroom features a shiplap wall treatment over shadow boxing and a tiled floor.
Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, including a stellar primary suite.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2025
The architectural details—such as the use of shiplap, traditional moldings and windows, and brick accents—pay homage to the original structure.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2025
While the white shiplap interior, floor-to-ceiling windows, and floating staircase create a contemporary feel, there’s also plenty of texture among the leather, wood and rattan furnishings to warm things up.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 22 Feb. 2025
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The mudroom features a shiplap wall treatment over shadow boxing and a tiled floor.
Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, including a stellar primary suite.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2025
The architectural details—such as the use of shiplap, traditional moldings and windows, and brick accents—pay homage to the original structure.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2025
While the white shiplap interior, floor-to-ceiling windows, and floating staircase create a contemporary feel, there’s also plenty of texture among the leather, wood and rattan furnishings to warm things up.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 22 Feb. 2025
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“Shiplap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shiplap. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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