How To Incorporate HGTV Star Chip Gaines' Favorite Paint Shade Into Your Home
Joanna Gaines is typically the driving force behind the design aspect of their projects, but Chip Gaines often shares his opinions. "Jo essentially was completely responsible for the paint line itself, and thank God for that, because you would have hated it if I had any involvement," Chip Gaines says in an interview with House Beautiful. "But once they got to naming the paint colors, I actually was a very handy resource. We ended up naming one of the paint colors shiplap, and so by default, my favorite color is definitely shiplap." While Gaines expresses he wouldn't explain exactly where to use the paint, the warm shade of white is ideal to use throughout the home. Since Chip works more on the construction side of the renovations, he often leaves to design decisions to Joanna.
However, it's no surprise really that Chip Gaines' favorite color is named shiplap since that is a feature the contractor is always excited to see or add in the homes they renovate. The shade Shiplap is from the Magnolia paint line. The description on the Magnolia website reads, "Weathered undertones. Aged. Comfortable. Organized. To me, Shiplap always tells a story. This color is the perfect page for those kinds of traditional, colorful, classic stories to play out on." Joanna Gaines is no stranger to using neutrals to create a cozy, comfortable, and timeless space. And this warm shade of white proves that the color doesn't make a room blank or boring.
A stylish shade of white
Joanna Gaines is no stranger to using Shiplap from Magnolia Home in her designs. The designer seems to love it because the white works nearly everywhere. White paint without undertones can make a space feel like too much of a blank slate. But Shiplap's undertones prevent that. "Shiplap is a go-to white—it's creamier and feels more comfortable in a space than a harsh, sterile white," the Magnolia blog explains. "It's such a versatile shade that works well on walls, trim, and cabinets. In bright, natural light, you can really notice the cream undertones." Because of its warm undertones, Shiplap is a great option if you're looking to create a calming space that's still bright and airy.
Joanna Gaines uses Shiplap on both the walls and ceilings of a bedroom to envelop the room in a crisp warmth. It brightens the space while providing the coziness bedrooms need for a relaxing vibe. The white paint also helps to open up a room and make it appear larger, especially when it's paired with lots of natural light coming from windows.
Shiplap also works well in a kitchen to create that timeless all-white aesthetic. This shade of white paint on the cabinets can create a comforting space to gather with your family and friends while being a timeless white that will pair well with marble countertops and sleek tile backsplashes. Similar to kitchens, this color would work well in bathrooms to create a clean and serene room.
The white that goes with everything
Joanna Gaines has mastered making neutrals feel warm and exciting, often by layering them with other neutral shades, sometimes in unexpected ways. In one of her designs, Gaines painted the hardwood floors white and paired with baseboards and trim that were painted gray. White floors aren't the most common, but the light color helps reflect light around the room and make the space appear larger. The darker gray paint framed the windows, making them more of a feature of the room.
Paint and wallpaper is also another combination that can highlight Shiplap in a room. Gaines updated a bedroom to have wallpaper on the bottom half of the room with paint on the top half. This is a great option if you want to add a patterned element that doesn't take over the entire room. Wallpaper can add a statement, but placing it halfway up the wall prevents it from overwhelming the space. The white paint on top keeps the room airy and open, especially with darker wallpapers.
Shiplap by Magnolia Home would also look beautiful on ceilings, giving a visual effect of a higher ceiling and more open room. Ceilings are often painted white to allow the color on the walls to shine. But you can make a white ceiling feel like more of a feature by extending the color lower by also painting the molding. Shiplap would pair well with other shades of greens and pinks with warmer undertones.