Would you tear out the paneling and stone on this house?

[Scott Mac]

Just for discussion purposes.

I picked this pic off the internet.

It looks like a lot of "Hoarder Houses" decor style.

Busy carpet, busy furniture, paneling, faux rocks on the walls, flat paint.

I can smell the cigarette smoke just looking at the picture.

But I wonder if you owned this place, as either a flip or a rental, or AirBnB, would you rip everything out and paint it all grey and modern.

Or do you think pic 2 is acceptable and cheap (quick) way to do it.

Tear it out to the studs, or just light cosmetic changes, or something completely different?

What do you think (???)

[Greg M.]

I would not rent it as is. Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't think there is a lot of demand from renters to live in a place that looks like it is a 1970s porno set. 

If I bought that place, everything would be gone. The size of the fireplace is overwhelming and needs to be greatly reduced. The room appears way too small to have that big of a focal point. I'd also never put carpet that close to a fire place. The fake wood paneling is awful. The light is... beyond words. And in addition to all that, the room is set up awful. The couch blocks the window. You can't sit on it and watch TV unless you like turning your head 90*. 

I feel like I need a shower just by looking at those pictures...