Shiplap can be identified by the 90-degree angle of the joint connecting the boards. However, several other types of wood paneling do look similar and can be used to create a similar aesthetic, namely V-groove and beadboard. Plywood: Instead of expensive shiplap boards with rabbets, some designers and bloggers install inexpensive wooden panels (even sheets of cheap plywood cut into 5 7/8-inch-wide strips) that are then nailed to the wall, leaving a small gap between boards to resemble real shiplap. Shiplap Wallpaper: Attention, renters who love the look of shiplap but also want to get their security deposits back: Shiplap-style removable wallpaper is a thing (pictured). Accent wall: Rather than add wood paneling to the entire Real Simple Home entryway, we installed a small shiplap accent wall underneath the stairs to lend the reading nook a cozy vibe. To save money, apply shiplap to a strategic spot: an accent wall, a kitchen backsplash, or on the back of an open cabinet, for instance.
