25 Beautiful Shiplap Fireplace Ideas (And My White Shiplap Fireplace Wall)

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Before we get started with the 25 beautiful shiplap fireplace ideas I have to share with you, here’s a little look at my recent white shiplap fireplace makeover.

Our White Shiplap Fireplace Wall

Our Living Room walls are huge. Like 20′ high, huge. With chunky crown molding and 10 extra large windows that let all of the light and the view of our backyard shine through.

But, the millwork above our mantle seemed so small compared to the walls and windows. The fireplace design bothered me for 6 years.

A beautiful Shiplap Fireplace Wall in a Living Room with vaulted ceilings. Here's how it was made and why it was a near fail, guys. It's all about material choices. But, I ended up loving it after a couple simple fixes. #Shiplap #Fireplace #LivingRoom #FixerUpper #AbbottsAtHome
Here’s the fireplace just before the old molding above the mantle was removed.

So, in 2018 I hired a crew to come in to install shiplap above the fireplace with power outlets and a tv mount. I’m so glad I made that change.

When I walk in that Living Room now, that beautiful white shiplap fireplace wall feels like a true centerpiece. It just draws your eyes up and makes the room feel grand.

BUT, I have to admit, it didn’t really turn out the way I pictured it. The contractors used the wrong shiplap and the trim wasn’t quite right. I wish I had used images to show them exactly what I wanted.

A white shiplap fireplace wall in a traditional home with a two story living room.
Here’s the finished fireplace makeover the first Christmas after it was finished.

But, it’s hard to come up with good examples of shiplap above fireplace mantels… until now! It’s 2024 and AI image creation is easier than ever. And, while not perfect, the results are still pretty good.

So, here’s 25 beautiful ways to use shiplap above fireplaces, using tons of different home design styles and colors, to help you decide how you want your fireplace wall to look.

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25 Shiplap Fireplace Ideas Made With AI

Beautiful Traditional Homes With Shiplap Fireplace Walls

Stained wood shiplap over fireplace mantel in a traditional home.
I’m a big fan of this muted Living Room design. The walls seem to be a greyish sage with a whitewashed stain look in the shiplap and built ins. Very nice.
Blue and white shiplap fireplace wall idea with shiplap above fireplace mantel.
I’m loving this mix of blue and white shiplap. It has a nice New England feel. And, the ceiling is similar to my kitchen after I installed Shiplap Over A Textured Ceiling then added my Two Piece Crown Molding.
Grey Shiplap Fireplace Wall in a living room with built ins and greenery.
The shiplap over fireplace and mantel in this room has a clean lines design. I imagine the lines would continue on the sides of the fireplace bump out too.
Blue shiplap fireplace wall idea with shiplap above fireplace mantel.
This shiplap fireplace wall looks like 1×4’s over the shiplap with some sort of small cove or chair rail molding alongside the 1×4’s (similar to what I did in my 2 Story Foyer Remodel with Trim Molding.
Grey Shiplap Fireplace Wall in a living room with built ins and greenery.
This shiplap looks like a grey stain, but grey paint would look beautiful with white wainscoting and a marble fireplace. That marble is great with that shiplap fireplace and traditional mantel.

Shiplap Fireplace With TV Above The Mantel

Beautiful shiplap fireplace with tv above the mantel.
I always like built-ins on both sides of a fireplace. This one seems to have shiplap above fireplace mantel with 1×3 trim framing it out. Then a chair rail that partially covers the 1×3 next to that.
Beautiful shiplap fireplace with tv above the mantel
I think this is the first green shiplap I’ve seen. But, it’s so good!
Beautiful shiplap fireplace with tv above the mantel.
That coffered ceiling with stained wood always looks great. This one seems to have a Three Piece Crown Molding with it.
Beautiful shiplap fireplace with tv above the mantel.
I wish I had done something like this with my shiplap fireplace wall. It’s 1×6 over the shiplap. With my vaulted ceiling, I could have turned that tall stretch of shiplap into 3 – 1×6 boxes over the mantel.

Vaulted Ceiling Fireplace Ideas With Shiplap

Classic white shiplap fireplace wall idea with mantel.
These built-ins are similar to the ones I made for my family room makeover. I’m a fan. This shiplap has simple 1×2’s on either side with a 1×4 along the top.
Beautiful shiplap fireplace with tv above the mantel.
I’m loving this grid design over the shiplap fireplace design idea. I’d say the sides look like 1×6. Then the thinner grid trim is a 1×2.
Beautiful shiplap fireplace with tv above the mantel.
The blue shiplap over this fireplace mantel is framed out with white 1×4’s. Then it’s topped off with a shiplap ceiling and chunky, two piece crown molding. Similar to what I just did with my kitchen makeover.
Modern cabin with shiplap above fireplace mantel.
This vertical shiplap wall reminds me of midcentury modern design and Scandi style mixed. Very peaceful and cozy in it’s simplicity.

Classic White Shiplap Above Fireplace Mantels

Beautiful shiplap fireplace with tv above the mantel.
This white shiplap fireplace wall looks great with a stained wooden mantel and grey tile.
Classic white shiplap fireplace wall idea with mantel.
White shiplap mixed with a stained wood ceiling is the perfect Farmhouse style combo.
Classic white shiplap fireplace wall idea with mantel.
This vaulted ceiling, white shiplap, and arched shelves are giving off old church vibes.
Classic white shiplap fireplace wall idea with mantel.
Here’s another small cottage design using all white walls to make the room feel bigger and brighter.

Black Shiplap Fireplace Wall Ideas

Black shiplap fireplace wall ideas for living rooms.
Mixing white and black shiplap gives this room modern style.
Black shiplap fireplace wall ideas for living rooms.
Going for all black and vertical shiplap gives this room a moody, masculine, Scandi feel.
Black shiplap fireplace wall ideas for living rooms.
I love the subtle sheen on this black shiplap. I’m guessing an eggshell paint sheen on ceilings and walls could recreate this look.
Black shiplap fireplace wall ideas for living rooms.
This wood stain and black shiplap combo is great too!

Rustic Cabin Style Homes With Shiplap Over Fireplaces

Stained wood ceiling with white shiplap over fireplace mantel in a southwestern style home.
Can you tell I used a Texas ranch style prompt for this AI made image?
Stained wood shiplap over fireplace mantel in a cabin style home.
This rustic shiplap cabin has cozy New Mexico style.
Stained wood shiplap over fireplace mantel in a southwestern style home.
I’m digging this white shiplap fireplace with stained wood surrounding it. That pop of white is perfect with the stone fireplace.
Stained wood shiplap over fireplace mantel with stone in a cabin style home.
And, last but not least, this beautiful rustic cabin design is perfection!

That’s it for my list of 25 beautiful shiplap over fireplace design ideas. I hope you found some ideas and inspiration for your fireplace design!

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Feeling inspired? Now that you’ve seen my list of beautiful shiplap fireplace wall ideas, get out there and make yours look great!