If you love the look, try a stain like Bona’s Nordic Seal over a white oak flooring ... Varathane’s Jacobean or Dark Walnut, or Bona Cocoa for a deep brown wood floor finish.

Luckily, if you're working with timeless white oak ... floors that are light and natural or have a golden stain — the brightness of these finishes helps keep the space from feeling overly dark.