She turned at Laughil, the road darkened by the trees that overhung it.

NEWYORKER: The Woman of the House

On the parlor floor, she left one door leading downstairs untouched, its darkened wood and markings a testament to the home's history.

WSJ: Bed-and-Breakfast With Lively Talk

She walked past the formal dining room and along a corridor hung with darkened portraits of his ancestors.

NEWYORKER: In Other Rooms, Other Wonders

She ditched the ceiling fans, covered yellow walls with sage-colored wallpaper, darkened the blond wood floor and installed wool carpets.

WSJ: One Duplex, Three Renovations | Balance Sheet