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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Sporting original shiplap walls and exposed rafters, the entire operation unfolds in one big room.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
While rustic touches abound—think a natural shiplap wall in the kitchen space and butcher-block countertops—steel-and-glass windows and sleek cabinetry ensure that the lofted space feels decidedly modern.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 2025
Set against white shiplap walls and above Shaker-style drawers, the two materials come together to create a dreamy coastal farmhouse kitchen.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
While rustic touches abound—think a natural shiplap wall in the kitchen space and butcher-block countertops—steel-and-glass windows and sleek cabinetry ensure that the lofted space feels decidedly modern.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 2025
Set against white shiplap walls and above Shaker-style drawers, the two materials come together to create a dreamy coastal farmhouse kitchen.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Shiplap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shiplap. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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