This IKEA Find Is Perfect For Nailing The Fixer Upper Look In Your Home

Since its premiere on HGTV, "Fixer Upper" has taken the world by storm. Joanna Gaines has become synonymous with the elevated farmhouse aesthetic and many homeowners have wanted to implement her signature style into their own spaces. Of the many trends the Gaines have introduced to the design world, shiplap is arguably the most popular. True shiplap is characterized by overlapping wood plans with rabbeted grooves, which create self-spaced joints. Originally often used as an exterior siding, shiplap was later used in interior walls. However, if your home doesn't naturally have shiplap, the BJÖRKÖVIKEN from IKEA can provide a similar look.

Original shiplap walls are often found in older homes; Chip and Joanna Gaines often find them when renovating their clients' spaces. However, if your home doesn't have original shiplap, you can still get that wood-clad wall. Materials can cost between $2 and $7 per square foot and $1 to $4 per square foot for labor for a total of $3 to $11. This can quickly add if you're adding shiplap to a large space, such as a feature wall or ceiling.

However, with the BJÖRKÖVIKEN, you can achieve the look for less. The wood panel has the look of boards with a slight modern touch. It's available in three sizes: 23 ⅝ inches by 10¼ inches for $38, 23⅝ inches by 15 inches for $50, and 23⅝ inches by 25⅕ inches for $60. It comes in a light birch and a brown oak veneer.

Joanna Gaines made shiplap popular by often using and featuring the material on HGTV's "Fixer Upper." However, not every home can be blessed with original shiplap walls. While you can install wood planks to give a home the look of shiplap, the BJÖRKÖVIKEN provides an easier and possibly less expensive way to mimic shiplap. The sheet looks like wood board and covers a larger area at once than individual planks. However, the slats on the BJÖRKÖVIKEN are thinner than most classic shiplap, making it a great option for those who want the rustic texture with a more modern touch.

The BJÖRKÖVIKEN is classified as a door on the IKEA website, but this is a versatile piece you can use throughout the home. Of course, you can use this as the retailer intended as a door on furniture, such as a console table or sideboard. The smaller doors can be used on drawers. This will allow you to infuse small bits of Joanna Gaines's style into your home in a less permanent way, which may be best for renters.

Many boards often used for shiplap projects are at least 1 inch thick; however, the BJÖRKÖVIKEN is ¾ inch, making it a thinner and more lightweight product. This allows you to easily hang and secure it to a wall to create a feature in a room. Use a finish nailer or a brad nailer to install them securely onto a wall.