Mr. Cole

Christopher Cole

Founding Partner

Cole & Cole Kitchen & Bath LP

Christopher K. Cole, founder and Principal Shareholder of Cole & Co. Kitchen & Bath, L.P., is quick to identify niche opportunities. In just a few short years Cole has generated considerable excitement within the kitchen and bath industry by recognizing the need for lifestyle changes and individual style in the bath. Cole's innovative design sensibility has resulted in his company securing contract awards from leading manufacturers American Standard(R) and Porcher(R) to design and manufacture exclusive furniture and accessories for the bath for hospitality, contract and residential applications.

Founded in 1998, Cole & Co.'s established presence in the kitchen and bath industry has resulted in the formation of Cole & Co.'s contract and hospitality division. Under this department, Cole & Co. delivers custom furniture-styled vanities, mirrors, cabinetry and accessories, or entire collections and exclusive designs for multi-unit residential and hospitality projects throughout the United States and Europe

Strong marketing and management skills combined with a background in custom home building and design has tagged Cole a "visionary" when it comes to forecasting market trends for the bath. Never on the edge, always leading the way, he has an immense talent for capturing the essence of style - you see it in his extraordinary collection of custom vanities developed from years of industry research.

This isn't difficult to understand when you recognize Cole's passion for design and natural entrepreneurship. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Advertising, Cole is a member of the Young Entrepreneurs Organization, a founding member of the Decorative Plumbing & Hardware Association, member of the National Kitchen & Bath Association and an Industry Partner of the American Society of Interior Designers.

Mr. Cole can be contacted at ccole@vanitybath.com

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