My dilemma was slightly different--I had old 1970s faux wood paneling thoughout most of the home. Ugh. Hated it. i chose to skim coat the entire house and paint it in Chantilly Lace (BM), It is so gorgeous! I absolutely made the right choice. The before-and-after pictures show the dramatic change; it doesn't even look like the same home.

If you can find the $$, I'd get rid of the texture throughout the house.

Agree with @Sammie J for sure

Smooth, and if you can afford it, have all the other orange peel walls redone to smooth too.

Thank you for the comments..

Anybody would like to share before and after pictures?

olychick,

that is what i am thinking.. to do smoth walls partially... just dont really want to put any orange peel on my new walls.

Also another concern is what is hiding behind this texture? Are the old textured drywall was put correctly? is anybody bumped on that kind of problem?

Smooth.