Wood panelling - keep, remove, or paint it?

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What are your thoughts on what to do with wood paneling? If it's high quality, do you ever keep it and design around it? I have had some good experiences painting it in the past. What about removing it - does that require new dry wall behind it?

Any pictures of panelling that was kept (either painted or not) that look good would be appreciated; I'm trying to get some ideas.

[James Wise]

depends on the situation.

are you trying to rehab and sell a house?

Remove it.

mid to low end rental?

Paint it.