Would you paint the beams or leave them as-is?

Ok everyone. My parents live in this beautiful home. They’ve hired a designer to help them refresh this room (dining room on one side, playroom on the other).

The designer has advised them to paint the beams white. The rest of the room will contain warm neutrals. (I’ve suggested that they avoid gray, and I think they’re on board with that. 🤞.)

My parents have one opinion about the beams, and I have the opposite opinion. I’m hoping you all can weigh in from a neutral standpoint.

What do you think? Should they paint the beams white or leave them as-is?

I’ll share your responses with my parents!