Chevron Ideas:
I would like to note...
I did the pattern around her chair rail. I did not feel like removing it for something temporary.
Also she has not decided on a color to paint the wood yet. I have suggested a color wash, but she is still thinking it over. If you know how you want to paint your stripes before you start your project, I would suggest painting them before installation.
Materials:
miter saw
fence planks
sander
sandpaper 150 grit
nail gun or hammer and nails
Simple Instructions:
measure your wall and determine how many rows and peaks you can fit on it
cut your wood to your measurements (I did simple 45 degree cuts on both ends. I also made a template of my boards so I did not have to keep measuring )
sand your wood (I used fence planks because they are so cheap. I got mine on sell for $0.99 per board. The wood looks really rough, but with a heavy sanding cleans them boards up nice. It is a fair amount of work, but it does save a lot of money. If you don't mind spending the money, you can buy pre-finished boards at about $10.00 a board)
Paint your wood
Install your pre-painted wood pieces on the wall with finishing nails.
Then sit back and enjoy your accent wall