Save the work and paint the panelling the same as the walls. It will also add a textural detail to the wall. Pale aqua sounds gorgeous.

I have more pictures, but they aren't showing up.... right now there is nothing I can do about the floors (I am not a fan of them, but the gray tile covers a large space).

Could you post more pictures,because I can't get enough idea about space. ....!!!!!!? ;)

Here are some more views, sorry it's so messy, I'll clean after I paint!

the paneling is on the three walls of the eat in part of the kitchen....does this help?

Well, for me remove and paint. ..... artist don't think moreover. ;)

The paneling add little dark shadow,I believe. Or paint the paneling like the doors color and walls in aqua!!!!!!

You could paint the paneling same color as your trim. Love the idea of pale Aqua on the walls!

Well you can't tell from the pictures I posted, but I like a clean and not fussy look. This room has been driving me nuts. I think I might have to rip the paneling off....I am not a country type of decorator and I am worried it will look too country-ish painted.

Susan- do you think it would be too busy painted white?

Oh! The trim will be white so paneling too and walls aqua....

What a mess behind the paneling...guess it has to stay. I grabbed the pry bar and decided to rip it off, but the wall is coming off with it. :(

I'm not Susan, but i did in my home, some companies make easiest the job,because mix the color already.

I would leave the paneling and I agree, paint the paneling at the same color as your trim, but make it a semi gloss or satin. The aqua sounds nice on the walls. I don't think it will be too busy.

Hi---oh goodness, definitely leave the paneling and paint over it. You'll want to use a semi gloss paint-could be a shade lighter/darker than the upper wall or white-same as trim.
When selecting your aqua hue, do consider your floor and the wood tones of your cabinetry. Blue/green colors will intensify paired with wood, as well as the orange/yellow tones of the wood. Your floor has fawn, very muted charcoal, and khaki hues---I recommend an earthy wall color, as I think an aqua color is more favorable for a country or beach/cottage themed room. Check BM's Smoke Embers, Gray Huskie, and Baltic Gray-that is, if you've not committed to the aqua yet... :)
Hope this is helpful. Good Luck!

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I'd make the paneling part of the walls (which it is) not part of the trim. Paint the paneling aqua and the trim around doors, windows and moldings white.

Given the amount of work to remove, painting the panelling white would be my choice (or whole wall the same color). I'm sure you have lots you want to do in the house and it can always be removed in years to come (when changing the floor for example). Paint trim as well and as per Natalie, I would worry that aqua; although it is a lovely color, may not be the best complimentary color to your floor and fireplace. The colors she recommends will be more visually pleasing. Adding higher baseboards may also make the panelling feel more updated.

Paint the wainscoting white to match other woodwork

Thought I would post an update of my painted kitchen.... I also painted the brass part of the fireplace black. Next up is pictures on the wall, decor on the mantle and possible something on the windows. :)

Lovely! Huge improvement.

Looks Beautiful!!!

Looks great! Enjoy.

Looks Beautiful... Very nice!