Thanks again, Lukkiirish and Bronwynsmom, I got a small can of the English Chestnut and Special Walnut and did sample boards. IMO, the English Chestnut goes best up against my cabinets. Thanks for the idea because I would have never thought to try those two colors and I've already tried several others. We are actually staining the steps that go down from the kitchen area to the basement, so now that I have the color for the kitchen floor figured out, I can stain those steps to match. Then one day I'll get the kitchen/family room (remove carpet and vinyl and put in new wood floors) done, but I do hate that I'm going to have to get the dining room, entry and hall sanded and restained.

it really is a personal preference, but i am doing my perimeter cabs in a cottage white with distressing and the island will be a tuscan sun cherry with distressing. i wanted to be safe at first and do it all white, but each time i flipped through a magazine my eye went to the contrasting color on the perimeter cabs and island. good luck with your decision; i don't think you can make a "wrong choice".

I think the stains in both wood and carpeted floors are definitely a large issue for lesser price offers. Best to get a professional estimate of cost to replace. But there are also other problems in the condo as well, like the dated kitchen and bath. For example, the bubbling effect of the kitchen cabinet on the side of the refrigerator. Something troubling happened here and it has not been fixed. As a buyer I would wonder, If these are the things I can see that have not been addressed, what else has been neglected and lurks where I cannot see. Hence the additional price drop to cover the unknown. You do not do yourself a service by leaving these things for the new buyer. You could have a home inspection done to really find out the issues regarding the condo and get them addressed. Plus you would have that inspection report to show to potential buyers if there are very few issues. Something else to think about is getting a one year Homeowner's Warranty Policy for the new owner. These policies can also be taken out while the condo is for sale. My friend got such a policy because Realtors were in and out and she could not be there often. Good thing too because one of the agents who showed the house, used the bathroom, left and the toilet continued to fill flooding the floors over a couple of weeks. There were notices posted to not use the bathrooms, as it was not a public restroom. Luckily the Homeowner's Warranty covered the damages. Without the Warranty she could not have proved which agent had done this and the repair bill would have been her's.

To match your inspirational picture. Refinish and apply water base system. Start with Bona intense seal and traffic hd. If, you want lighter use classic seal. For more amber use amberseal.