Definitely no rules against it.

Just be aware shiplap has seen its day.

What she said. Thank goodness.

What is the style of your home exteriorly and interiorly?

To me, board and batten is more Craftsman/colonial but adapts more easily to lots of different styles whereas shiplap is more for a farmhouse look.

I had board and batten in our last house and it was beautiful. It was a PITA to keep dusted, though. I would use it sparingly if you do use it.

I happen to like shiplap whether it's out of style or not. Again, though, it should be used sparingly.

Thanks everyone. I see what you are saying. Inside of home is somewhat farmhouse. I attached a pic of the finished areas (kitchen and living room) and one of our dining room. I’m not sure how to consider the exterior and we haven’t really done much outside yet. So any suggestions, let me know! Thanks so much!!

I would do board and batten. It seems the most architecturally appropriate and it lends itself to several styles.

Here's the thing. I think shiplap has gained a negative connotation for many people, perhaps because they are not fans of the Gaines and their show. But if you like a style then you should use it. But if you want to get away from the negative comments associated with it, call it something else. To me, that photo is V-joint tongue and groove hung horizontally, not shiplap.

Here is a definition of both that I found:

"In a nutshell, shiplap boards rest on top of each other and overlap, while tongue-and-groove planks join together and interlock."

I have V-joint tongue and groove painted white in a washroom and black brushed slate floors. We could not love it more than we do. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder - do what you like.

Thanks all! I appreciate your comments. It’s good to know that it won’t look weird if I mix these different wainscoting styles across the home.

https://www.wacotrib.com/business/waco-s-power-couple-to-turn-former-grand-karem-shrine/article_6a583e89-e4de-5573-9873-4250d6714f43.html

Part of the trick is to use elements (or replicas of elements, which is mostly what "shiplap" is) in a way that is consistent with where you would have originally seen in.

Horizontal boards evoke warm feelings of cozy cottage and old homes because they were simply the boards used for wall before there WAS such a thing as wallboard. There is a nice article in Southern Living about a home that gives a vintage vibe by using real boards for all the walls.

https://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/decorating/new-old-house-vintage?slide=33659#33659

However, shiplap =/= planks =/= tongue and groove =/= v groove. They're each different in profile:

https://www.duffieldtimber.com/blog/post/shiplap-vs-tongue-and-groove-which-profile-is-best/

A planked wall is just boards laid flush to each other, that do not overlap in any way. A "v groove" can describe the interaction between any two boards and does not describe the profile of the edges where the boards interact. Ask, quite specifically, for what you want when you buy your lumber.

Use these wall finishes only in places or homes where they make sense.

Your home is sort of a transitional suburban. It doesn't really have much about it that's "farmhouse." If you're not going to undertake some rather major remodeling to embrace the theme completely, I'd probably skip the shiplap and go with board and batten.

Good for you. You have cozy feel in your home. Honestly weather you love them or hate them for reasons I don't know. I am glad they have changed my image of what Waco is and was. As an outsider that is not from Texas when I would hear the name Waco I would automatically think of that tragedy and nothing else. They have changed that and put Waco in the different place in our minds, I am glad for that as those killers do not deserve any more thought. I am glad they did that and continue to do so. Yes people are bothered by the fact that there is more population and traffic in town but at the same time they have also created jobs for others and opportunity. I can't hate them for their success. They might have a different style than others and that is ok, it's the spice of life. I appreciate the ultra contemporary to the very Tuscan and in between. I enjoy seeing all the different ideas for the same room. I love to see others help others see things differently from what they thought. I will not stick my nose up at any idea as each idea has value. Do what you like and enjoy, not what the Jones es or the latest trend dictates you do. Not everyone has thousands of dollars to spend every couple of years bc "so and so" say you have to change otherwise you don't fit their little box. You want to get wild? Do it with things you can easily change such as accessories, paint etc. Good luck! Show us how your bath turns out.

Did you end up mixing board and batten and shiplap in your home? I am thinking about doing a BB wall in our upstairs master bedroom and bathroom and then shiplap on the bottom level family room and open office with hall to the garage and outside (tri-level) - would be above fireplace, on one wall, and in the 3/4 bath. Most of these wall treatments would be covering up very problematic texturing/bad drywall jobs. Previous owners decided to spray on canned texture and paint over wallpaper and it is horrible!