At this time of year when we're all craving a fresh, clean look, I thought I'd share a few tips and tricks for how to visually lighten up dark furniture. For durability and ease of care, you really can't beat leather furniture. No wonder it's such a popular choice! However, if you've ever owned a piece of dark brown furniture like I do, at times they can seem to demand all of the attention in the room. If you're ready to freshen up the look and feel of your dark furniture, try one of these…