Shiplap is a smart choice for your bathroom if you want to add character and a welcoming quality to the space. Whether your personal style is classic farmhouse or a little more modern, these 21 examples will show you ways to use it, from painted panels to unique arrangements.
Bold Geometric Floor Tiles Add Graphic Impact
On the floor, a black and white geometric tile pattern makes a modern, graphic mark. It pushes against the clean lines of shiplap walls and the simple vanity.
Woven Baskets Corral Extra Toilet Paper Rolls
Instead of hiding them, keep extra toilet paper rolls at hand in a tall, woven basket placed right beside the toilet.
Wire Baskets Keep Countertop Essentials Accessible
On your vanity top, place a pair of black wire baskets to hold soap dispensers and lotions. Their open design means you can easily see what’s inside.
Floating Shelves Display Decorative Boxes and Vases
Simple floating shelves can break up a blank wall. Arrange a few decorative boxes and ceramic vases, mixing sizes and shapes, for a layered effect. It uses vertical space without claiming any floor.
Wooden Shelf Above Toilet Adds Decorative Space
A simple wooden shelf sits above the toilet, turning that overlooked space into a display area. It can hold a decorative vase with greenery or small accents like a chain link.
Woven Basket Adds Natural Texture Next to Tub
Place a tall, woven basket beside your freestanding tub for natural texture in the space. This item holds extra towels, a bath mat, or a small plant. Its earthy tones complement rustic brick flooring and shiplap walls.
Sliding Shower Doors With Matte Black Hardware
A sliding shower door with matte black hardware offers a sleek, modern touch to your bathroom. The design maximizes space in smaller bathrooms and provides a clean, streamlined look. It complements shiplap walls and hexagonal floor tiles.
Wooden Bathtub Caddy Holds Bath Essentials
Light wood forms a caddy that fits across the tub. It holds a book, soap, and a drink.
Black Metal Shelving Unit for Displaying Small Decor
A tiered black metal shelving unit provides vertical space on your bathroom walls for displaying mason jars, small plants in planters, or framed art without taking up much room.
Geometric Gold Basket Holds a Fresh Flower Arrangement
Gold wire forms a geometric basket on the vanity. It holds a small bouquet of flowers and sits on a mirrored tray.
Creamy Vase With Greenery Adds Organic Softness
Place a creamy, textured vase filled with olive branches on your countertop. A small wooden tray beneath it adds another layer of material.
Woven Baskets Organize Linens Under a Wood Vanity
Beneath an open wood vanity, woven baskets with handles hold extra towels or toiletries. The baskets are a light-colored weave.
Woven Pendant Light Adds Organic Texture Above Vanity
Woven natural fibers form the pendant light above the vanity. Its stacked, bell-like shape hangs from a simple chain against the dark shiplap walls and modern vanity.
Tall Grass Plant Adds Vertical Interest to Toilet Tank
When the toilet tank feels too flat, a tall, spiky grass plant in a simple black pot provides vertical interest. Its dark greenery pushes against the white tank and shiplap walls.
Wooden Cubby Shelf for Displaying Small Collectibles
A wooden cubby shelf is mounted directly on the wall. Its grid of tiny compartments is meant for miniature bottles, figurines, or other small treasures.
Black Vase Adds Graphic Contrast to Greenery
An open-weave black vase on your countertop provides a graphic contrast to the plant's green leaves. This textured vessel introduces organic softness and an interesting silhouette, making the natural greenery distinct against the white vanity.
Glass Jar Displays Cotton Balls for Easy Access
On the vanity surface, a clear glass apothecary jar holds cotton balls. The jar itself is a simple, practical piece.
Black Ring Towel Holder Adds Graphic Detail
Black metal forms a simple ring towel holder mounted on the wall. It's next to the pale green wainscoting and holds a hand towel.
