Renovation Trends That Decrease The Value Of Your Home

67. Wood Paneling

Year of Popularity: 1950s-1970s
Est. Cost: $6-$10 per square foot*
If you’ve ever seen a television show set in the seventies, there’s a good chance that wood paneling has been on the walls of the show set. That’s because wood paneling is passe and one of the best-known home décor crazes of the 1970s. Though wood paneling rose in popularity in the ‘50s and ‘60s, it hit a fever pitch in the ‘70s.

homeowners have ditched that cloistered look for something more spacious and neutral. If you have wood paneling, you’d be wise to get rid of it, as it’ll likely hurt your home’s value.