Looks nice to me. The paneling is going to be what makes it's dark. If do choose this one, get rid of the paneling.
Cathy
At least the ceiling paneling... I think lightening that up would lighten up the rest of the room - that and/or some strategic lighting like wall sconces.
BTW...my suggestion to put the focus back on you wasn't a suggestion to "get over it" or ignore the pain and hurt or any of that...it was to gently remind you that your precious energy is so much better spent on YOU and the things that you can control...I think you saw some of that last week in particular, right? When you took charge of some things?
Maybe next time I'll suggest that you carefully back out of the cheeseless tunnel...
Sage
Relax. Appreciate. Be calm. Laugh. Enjoy. Be secure. Be loving. Be loved. Don't personalize. Don't ASSume. Accept. Be grateful.