Wood paneling. Consisting of large, thin sheets of solid wood or veneer, wood paneling enjoyed its heyday in the 1970s when designers clad entire walls with it to create warmth and texture.

The home, built in 1906, is a prime example of decorative dark wood features that were popular at the turn of the 20th century, and that look might be making a comeback.

In the mid-1980s, when the house was sold, it was on its way to becoming the future home of the John Nicholas Brown Center for American Civilization. However, the wood frame was badly compromised ...