“In my previous life, I was in management consulting,†said Lainson. “I got tired of the four-hour commute. I wanted to find something that I could put my hobbies toward. I always had a passion for architecture, good design, remodel and construction. I found the kitchen nd granite [business] a strong-road industry with long-term growth.â€
While Kitchens & Stone Design Center was founded in late 2003, it was officially incorporated in March of 2004, explained Lainson. “We started as a granite fabricating facility - a wholesale fabricator for retailers,†he said. “As that business grew, and we saw what they were making, it made sense for us to open our own showroom. So, in January 2005 we opened a showroom and built a marketing program to support our efforts. It took off, and basically, we never looked back.â€