THE STORY “The client was expanding her Greater Boston home by adding on a new second floor. She came into the showroom with the builder’s plans for her master bath, feeling a little overwhelmed. For starters, we made some layout improvements. We nixed a closet and, in its place, built the decorative, hexagon tile-lined display niche with custom door cabinet by Mouser. Natural light is key, so I encouraged her to install three windows above the tub instead of just the one planned. Since she has three boys and this is her private retreat, our goal was to promote serenity. We opted for soft green Red Rock tiles lining the curb-free shower; then the tile repeats as wainscoting. Taupe-grey Alys Edwards porcelain floor tiles contribute to the room’s warm tone. A 10-inch shower rainhead and Lithocast Kohler soaking tub optimize her pampering options. Overall, the space is open, airy, and soothing—it’s just what she wanted.” – Stephen Puopolo, Kohler Signature Store by Supply New England
THE DESIGNER Steve Puopolo has been with the Kohler Signature Store design team for over two years. He previously worked for three years as a design assistant and project manager, gaining hands-on experience on numerous renovation projects, both residential and commercial. Steve has over 18 years of experience in home furnishings with specific training in floor plans, color, and room design, and is now working towards his AKBD certification. He enjoys introducing new products to customers and showing them their project’s exciting possibilities. His favorite Kohler product? The Composed shower collection in Titanium.
THE PRODUCTS
1. Vanity, Damask 60-Inch in Linen White, Kohler, us.kohler.com
2. Vanity Quartz Top, Minuet, Viatera by LG Hausys, lgviatera.com
3. Emily Hexagon Sconces, Norwell, norwellinc.com
4. Beveled Medicine Cabinet, Robern, robern.com
5. Shower and Wainscoting Tile, Sea Gloss Machine-Pressed 3 x 6 in., Red Rock, redrocktileworks.com
6. Freestanding Tub, Memoirs by Kohler, us.kohler.com
7. Tub Filler, Kelston by Kohler, us.kohler.com
8. Rainhead, 10-Inch Traditional, Katalyst by Kohler, us.kohler.com
9. Porcelain Floor Tile, Grigio 12 x 24 in., Alys Edwards, alysedwards.com
10. Niche Hexagon Tile Mosaic, Bianco Venatino Marble by Anatolia, anatoliatile.com