I have a 1940s home with Tasmanian Oak floorboards that looked very similar to yours when sanded. We put a clear coat of satin polyurethane and they came up so much darker, more a hazelnut toffee colour! so hope you can achieve the look you're after, it'll look great!

Please clarify as to what is the actual problem with your hardwood floors, being in the front of dishwasher?

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I’m wanting to get advice on what wood so I can look at inspiration then show them the look we want. They will then commence work the day after we have access.