PORTLAND, Ore. (April 11, 2008) – ANN SACKS, premier manufacturer and distributor of luxury tile, stone and plumbing products, introduced Rose, the latest addition to the company’s graphic Beau Monde stone mosaic collection, at the 2008 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show in Chicago.

A sophisticated and elegant mosaic program, Beau Monde tiles are made using a style inspired by the ancient mosaic art form of Pietre Dura. Exquisitely cut and finely fitted stones create elaborate imagery. The Beau Monde patterns, including the newest Rose, are current and yet offer a nod to the timeless glamour of Old Hollywood.

“The precision of the geometric stone shapes lend Beau Monde patterns a modern feel that is softened and enriched by the sheer luxuriousness of the stones themselves,” said John Hart, chief merchandising officer, ANN SACKS and Kallista.

Beau Monde Rose comprises four different stones that include a crystalline pure white, cream and peach marbles as well as a rich honey-colored onyx. The combined end result is a spectacular wall surface that is awash in roses.

Founded in 1981, ANN SACKS has built its reputation with inspiring designs in tile, stone, plumbing, lighting and accessories. Based in Portland, Ore., the company is a division of the Kohler Co. Interiors Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kohler Co., that includes Baker Knapp & Tubbs, Inc., Baker furniture, Baker Knapp & Tubbs Showrooms and Baker Stores, Kallista plumbing and McGuire Furniture Company.

Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, Wis., Kohler Co. is one of America’s oldest and largest privately held companies. Kohler is a global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products, engines and power generation systems, cabinetry, tile and home interiors, and international host to award-winning hospitality and world-class golf destinations.