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Marble natural stone tile in a soft gray and white veining, shown in a 12 by 24 inch format
Buying Guide

Porcelain, Ceramic, or Natural Stone? Choose the Tile Material Before You Fall for the Pattern

The same look can come in porcelain, ceramic, or real stone, and each one asks something different of you. Here is how to pick the material first, so...

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Wide-plank engineered white oak hardwood flooring in a warm natural finish
Buying Guide

Solid Hardwood or Engineered Hardwood? How to Choose the Right Wood Floor for Your Home

Both are real wood. The difference is in the construction underneath, and that decides where each floor can...

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Large format porcelain tile master bathroom with walk-in shower and warm neutral tones
Design Inspiration

Large Format Tile Is Taking Over Master Bathrooms — And I'm Not Mad About It

Fewer grout lines, warmer tones, and a spa feeling that lasts. Here's why big tile is the primary-bath...

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White shaker kitchen cabinets with matte black bar pulls and knobs
Buying Guide

The Cabinet Hardware Guide Every Homeowner Should Read Before Renovating

The small detail you touch every single day — and how to get it right, no showroom trip...

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Homeowners exploring renovation materials online with Emerald Fern Finishes, represented by shopping and education icons
Industry Insight

What Does MBE Certified Mean? How to Support MBE Businesses

MBE certification verifies that a business is minority-owned and operated. Learn what it means, why representation matters, and...

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White shaker kitchen featuring Calacatta Ultra quartz waterfall island, Arabescato Venato marble subway tile backsplash, floor-to-ceiling cabinets, and Jeffrey Alexander hardware
Design Inspiration

This Is What a Builder-Grade Kitchen Looks Like When You Source Right — and Know What You're Doing

Most homeowners with a builder-grade kitchen from the early 2000s think they have two options. Option one: live...

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Open concept kitchen remodel by Rose Hill Cabinets — seamless flow between kitchen and living space with custom cabinetry
Planning Guide

Thinking About an Open-Concept Kitchen? Here’s What to Source — and What to Plan — Before Demo Day

An open-concept kitchen remodel is one of the most transformative projects a homeowner can do. It's also one...

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Emerald Fern Finishes healthcare finish packages — Rose Hill cabinets, LVP flooring, and cleanable wall tile for medical offices, dental practices, and clinics in Chicago and suburbs
Pro Series

Clean, Calm, and Durable: Finish Packages for Medical and Dental Offices

Whether you're running a solo practice or managing a network of clinics, your patients notice your space before...

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Beautiful kitchen renovation after water damage insurance claim — cabinets, flooring, and tile sourced through Emerald Fern Finishes at trade-quality distributor pricing
Planning Guide

Water Damage in Your Kitchen? How to Use Your Insurance Budget to Get Better Cabinets and Finishes

A dishwasher leaked, a supply line burst, or a storm sent water through your kitchen ceiling — and...

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Rose Hill Cabinets kitchen design with color accents woven into a neutral palette — 10 ways to bring color into your kitchen
How To

10 Ways to Source Color Into a Neutral Kitchen — Without a Full Renovation

A neutral kitchen is a great starting point. White, gray, taupe, greige — these palettes are timeless and...

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Contemporary kitchen charcoal slab cabinets waterfall quartz gold sputnik chandelier
How To

How to Get a $100K Contemporary Kitchen Look for a Fraction of the Cost — and Why Timeless Always Beats Trendy

How to Get a Contemporary Kitchen Like This for a Fraction of the Cost — and Why Timeless...

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The Kitchen & Bathroom Trends Homeowners Are Loving — and Where to Source Them Without the Runaround
Design Inspiration

The Kitchen & Bathroom Trends Homeowners Are Loving — and Where to Source Them Without the Runaround

There's a gap that doesn't get talked about enough in home renovation: the space between seeing a trend...

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