Country Sampler Farmhouse Style

Beautiful Board&Batten

What Is It?

oard-and-batten is a paneling technique that alternates wide boards with narrow wood slats called battens. Traditionally, the battens are placed over the seams between the boards. This construction method was first used for siding on outdoor structures, which is why it is sometimes referred to as barn siding. As the look has become popular in modern interiors, it is most often accomplished with battens only, which are installed directly on drywall. While vertical placement of the battens is most common, they can also be used horizontally or to

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