Because, as this kitchen in Ravenna shows us,  with a good sanding and a few coats of finish they can go from this…

to this…

and this ….

to this…

The floors in this kitchen are Fir.

This home was listed by Steve Laevastu of Windermere and designed and staged by Lisa Lucas of Lisa Lucas Designs.  Floors refinished by Planeta Works.
All “after” photos provided by Steve Laevastu.