If you’re after a little more character in a room, board and batten walls are usually a smart choice, far better than leaving it plain. This simple, classic style, using vertical strips on a flat surface, will warm up your space and give it some real personality, whether that’s your bedroom or even the bathroom.

Geometric Mountain Peaks Add Dimension to Walls

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You can create a mountain range design on your walls. It’s made by layering geometric shapes and varying angles of molding.

Two-Tone Board and Batten for Hallway Dimension

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If a hallway feels plain, consider two-tone board and batten. It has a darker gray base framing vertical white panels.

Board and Batten Walls Frame a Display of Children’s Art

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A classic board and batten treatment forms a clean backdrop for a row of children’s artwork hung on a decorative rack, where a garland of greenery adds a playful touch to the display above hooks holding colorful robes.

Geometric Board and Batten Creates a Textured Accent Wall

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You can create a textured accent wall with a geometric board and batten pattern, adding depth to a plain wall. This forms a stylish backdrop for framed art and office essentials.

Deep Green Board and Batten with Natural Wood Trim

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Deep green board and batten covers the wall. A natural wood trim sits along its top edge.

Cream Board and Batten Walls Frame a Simple Dining Scene

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Against walls finished in neutral cream, a dark wood dining table and chairs create a simple dining scene. The applied wall trim offers subtle design detail without overwhelming the area. Its warm color creates a welcoming background for the dark wood furniture.

Sage Green Board and Batten With Fern Wallpaper Accent

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Soft sage green board and batten covers the lower wall, topped by delicate fern wallpaper.

Chevron Pattern Adds Depth to a Dark Blue Accent Wall

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If your bedroom wall behind the bed needs more dimension, a chevron pattern can make it a strong focal point. The repeating geometric shapes add architectural interest to the dark blue surface.

Coral Board and Batten Walls Frame a Floral Wallpapered Nook

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Coral board and batten on the entryway walls introduces a bold color. Floral wallpaper and an oval mirror are displayed above this treatment. The bright coral hue establishes a defined section of the wall.

Grid Board and Batten Walls Frame a Landscape Painting

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A grid board and batten treatment adds architectural depth. It makes a modern backdrop for a calm landscape artwork. This treatment sits in the bedroom.

Deep Navy Vertical Panels Add Architectural Interest

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You can install tall, evenly spaced vertical panels in your dining space. They’re a deep navy color, standing out against lighter walls.

Sage Green Board and Batten Walls Add Serenity to Living Spaces

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If a neutral sofa needs a gentle background, consider board and batten panels. These are painted muted sage green and have evenly spaced vertical panels.

Tall Vertical Panels Frame Delicate Woodland Wallpaper

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In a child’s room, crisp white board and batten walls provide a base. Whimsical woodland-themed wallpaper sits above the panels.

Tall Vertical Board and Batten Walls Add Soothing Color

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You can apply evenly spaced vertical panels to your walls. They’re a soft blue-green color.