More homeowners are opting for a lighter look in their wood finishes. DeDe Bailey, a DIY home interior specialist at Designed Decor, says she’s seeing a shift to lighter wood tones in flooring, doors ...

Q. My home was built in 1974 and has walnut trim and doors on the inside. The wood was stained, but never coated with a shellac or varnish. I would like to make all this wood lighter, something like ...