We have been repairing/refinishing an old, very orange, dining set. We will be staining (not painting) because husband’s only preference at all is that it still look like wood. Going very light isnt an option giving the natural color of the wood.

All other factors disregarded (not in a longterm home, just starting to decorate so doesnt have to match anything, and we think everything looks good so don‘t have strong preferences 🤦🏻‍♀️), which direction would you vote would be versatile and would look nice/not super dated for a while? Crowdsourcing because we don‘t really have any idea.

-No stain- golden/orange. Heard this is coming back in style??? True? here to stay?

-Medium brown with a very warm undertone.

-Chocolate

-Very dark- something like espresso/kona

-Other?