Refinishing engineered wood questions

Eva
by Eva
I have a small problem. 70% of my floor is exotic engineered wood that darkened in 5 years. I hate carpets and want to cover through out with same exotic wood, but of course new planks are much lighter. Does light sanding of old wood, will bring back lighter color and if so, what should I use (stain or simply conditioner or some sort) to keep it light and let it darken again with age together with new planks? I realize sanding whole floor staining all of it, would give even color, but I would like the floor to age naturally hence it's exotic.

Thanks in advance
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