Board and Batten Accent Wall Ideas

INSIDE : Creating an affordable and fresh look to your home with DIY Board and Batten is easier than you think. Whether your home has a more classic feel to it or a modern flair, these 37 Board and Batten Accent Wall Ideas will help you create a beautiful feel to any room in your home.

DIY Board and Batten Accent Wall Ideas

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A few years ago, I was needing to make some kind of improvement and modernize our Hallway Bathroom. The space was a creamy yellow with old outdated hardware and fixtures. I didn’t want to spend a ton of money completely gutting and redesigning the room, but it was in need of something.

I decided a modern take on Board and Batten would be ideal for the space. I decided to make mine a little higher than a traditional chair rail height and to paint in a fun bold color.

You can see my Hallway Bathroom here and how to build a Modern Board and Batten DIY Accent Wall.

Hallway Bathroom board and batten
BEHR PREMIUM PLUS® Interior Paint in Dragonfly PPU12-03, Wallpaper

The thing is, I have had so many people rave about this bathroom and really it’s the beautiful modern board and batten wall that is the show stopper… also the wallpaper is amazing!

So, if you are in agreement with me that adding board and batten is one of the most versatile cladding techniques around then you will be thrilled that I am sharing so many inspirational Board and Batten Feature Wall ideas today!

What are board and batten walls?

Board and batten designs are a unique in that they are made up of boards that are typically placed vertically on a wall with the empty spaces between them filled in with battens as a way to create a feature detail on your wall.

This helps to add depth to the wall and give it more visual interest. This method is most often used more commonly now on interior walls.

Bathroom Board and Batten Wall

Board and batten is typically used as a feature statement in a room or sometimes is done on all four walls, but it can also be used on larger projects like barns and warehouses.

Although it had been used more in traditional styled homes, it has taken on a new more modern look with unique spacings or heights of the boards or more bold color choices in interior design currently.

Modern Board and Batten Feature Wall

Whether you add a modern Board and Batten feature to your bathroom, bedroom, hallway or entryway there are endless ideas to make it functional and the perfect DIY addition for your space.

Let’s get into 37 wonderful Board and Batten Accent and Feature Wall Ideas below.

37 Gorgeous Board and Batten Accent Wall Ideas

Creating an affordable and fresh look to your home with DIY Board and Batten is easier than you think. Whether your home has a more classic feel to it or a modern flair, these Board and Batten Accent Wall Ideas will help you create a beautiful feel to any room in your home.

Best board and Batten materials to use

There are numerous types of wood that are ideal for board and batten use in your home.

I used Pine Trim Board and Pre-Primed MDF Boards for my Modern Board and Batten Bathroom wall.

Other good wood options are cedar, pine, oak, and redwood. Vinyl is more affordable and will have lower maintenance than wood as it doesn’t need to be painted or stained if you using it outdoors.

And if you are wanting the look of board and batten but without the cost, time or actual work… are you ready for this? You can apply Faux Board and Batten wallpaper to your room!

This company on Amazon, NextWall, sells Faux Board and Batten Peel and Stick Wallpaper in five different colors. It comes in Arctic Gray, Blue Stream, Dark Blue, Harbor Gray and Sage Green. Honestly, all 5 colors are the perfect addition to any room. I am very tempted to give this a try!

Board and Batten costs

The cost of board and batten will hugely vary depending on the type of material you choose and how much you are using in your space.

It can run anywhere from $2 to $12 per each siding piece. My project was about $200 for the wood + the paint and wallpaper costs.

Be sure to take measurements of your space, draw out your plan with the spacing you plan to use and then decide which wood type works best with your budget.

DIY Board and Batten Accent Wall Ideas

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