Hi rdtt, any luck finding out what stain this is? Were you looking to use it in your own home?

Bleaching, whitewashing or pickling would lighten. Then there's always paint. In any case, I'm sure prep is key.

Since you're looking to contemporize the area I would paint the ceiling white and go Darker on the floors depending on what the original wood tones are and will accept. Even the greenish tone of the ebony above would have a good look. Then I would use the gray for your kitchen cabinets along with brushed or crome accessories. A nice blk/grey tone of granite with a third striation or even a stainless island top would send a nice message. Come to think of it, once the ceiling is painted the floor won't be as much of a problem and may not need to be changed at all.

We have just remodeled the master bath. Carrara marble shower and vanity, gray walls dark gray ceramic tile floor. Looking for advice on what type of wood and what stain color for the vanity.