I'm looking at old emails but wanted to comment about the carpet vs hard floor subject. We're just now switching from carpet. I prefer carpet but we have an old dog who has accidents. So we really had no choice. I don't see caring for hard floor as easier, except for cleaning up urine accidents. Lots of work with carpet and you never get it all out. We'll see how bad the carpet is when it comes out on Tues. Also, we painted paneling some years ago and it looked 100% better. A great way to brighten a dark room. Your room is very nice. Enjoy!