And while they are a beautiful choice, there's something to be said about dark wood kitchens. Richer, moodier, and still utterly timeless, we're shining the spotlight on these deeper-toned spaces.

You can end up with a huge mess of blotchy stained wood in seconds unless you know what to do and take all the steps ...

Professionals go to great lengths to sand the bare wood until it resembles glass. You want the wood as smooth as possible before applying stain. This sanding is also a requirement for the final clear ...