CLASSIC MOULDING, SHIPLAP OR PANELING? The answer: do what feels right to YOU! My family, aka my husband and I, have always loved shiplap walls. There are different ways to achieve different looks. I didn't want this bathroom to feel farmhouse but instead timeless without feeling too classic. I know for a fact I will be shiplapping some ceilings maybe or perhaps other walls so I wanted to create a cohesive look in the house. We explored different options, from nickel gap to tongue and groove, and we landed on creating our own. We used a 1/2" plywood and cut it in 4 3/4" intervals with a 1/8" gap in between. To finish the edge I added a 1x4 piece at the top and cut it down to 3 1/4". The position of the mirror was the key factor in determining the overall height. I chose an oversized mirror, and having the shiplap extend below it made the area feel too short and cramped. Instead, I decided on a midway height that highlighted the shiplap while still allowing enough room for the wallpaper to stand out. Another important consideration was the towel ring. I didn't want the towel ring to be hung above it and have the towel hanging over it. I feel that would have made it look like an afterthought. It was worth exploring all of the options and we now feel going with a custom size was the right choice for us.