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Shiplap Obsession: Gaines Still Gets Asked Daily
7 Nov
Summary
- Joanna Gaines receives daily inquiries about shiplap.
- Shiplap, a siding technique, was popularized by Fixer Upper.
- Chip and Joanna Gaines are renovating a mansion for a new series.

Joanna Gaines candidly shared that she is asked about shiplap "every day," highlighting the enduring popularity of the design trend she helped popularize. Once a functional exterior siding technique, shiplap transitioned into a beloved interior design element, particularly during the height of the farmhouse aesthetic.
Fans continue to associate Gaines with the trend, even using hashtags like #shiplap. Despite its widespread adoption, both Gaines and Kylie Kelce defended its cozy appeal, with Kelce describing it as feeling "like a warm hug."
The Gaines are now set to star in a new series, "Fixer Upper: Chip Bought A Mansion." The show will document their renovation of a European-inspired mansion acquired three years ago and situated on Lake Waco, Texas.
This new project is scheduled to premiere on December 27, 2026, with six episodes planned. Viewers can catch the series on the Magnolia Network or stream it on Discovery+ and HBO Max the following day.