Our experts explain how to lighten stained wood so that even the dingiest, darkest wood can be made lighter and brighter.

The rich, moody allure of dark wood furniture, which dominated interior design from the 1970s through the early 1990s, is experiencing a dramatic resurgence in today’s homes. During those decades, ...

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QHow can we remove a dark pet stain from a hardwood floor? A When stains made by pets or water on wood are dark, it is usually an indication that the stain has penetrated the wood, working its way ...

For guidance, we asked interior designers to share their picks for paint colors that go with dark wood. You can't go wrong with these 8 choices. Related: How to Choose Paint Colors to Complement ...

This makes the shellac stain dark and makes it a flat finish. While it would be fine to leave it this way, [Victor] ... Continue reading “Wood Finish From Old Records ...

I tested 4 popular wood strippers to find the best paint and varnish removers for DIY furniture projects. ... My goal was to get the dark brown-orange finish off of the bulk of the piece.

Related: The 21 Best White Paint Colors, According to Top Designers Light Neutrals. On a similar note, a range of neutral tones are a fantastic choice to complement dark wood, according to Kathy Kuo, ...