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I would bet that the people who are posting negative comments about the wood paneling are thinking of the old "trailer trash" fake wood paneling. That should have been banished years ago . . . . but there is really nothing like real wood finished to a beautiful patina. Along with stone, it is the real thing. It's neutral -- with wood paneled walls you can add any ol' color you want and it's fine. You can stain it as dark as you want, or pickle it for a whitewashed look. Add a high-contrast hardware to change the look up.

I would never paint over beautiful wood, but I would (and have) put in the effort necessary to refinish it.

As you said in the beginning -- style is absolutely, historically cyclical. I've lived long enough to see 'em all come and go. Keep an open mind, or you have to eat your words!