ENDURING STONE

Kristin C. Schloemer leads Calia Stone Boutique with a philosophy rooted in beauty, craftsmanship, and an elevated client experience. Specializing in natural stone for high-end residential and commercial projects, Calia guides clients through every step of the selection process—from education and sourcing to fabrication and installation. With a focus on exceptional materials and seamless execution, the firm approaches each project as a journey, ensuring every stone tells a story and performs beautifully for years to come.

How do you tailor your approach for clients who expect both beauty and performance?
Lead with beauty but execute with performance. First impressions are forever the most memorable; I want to be sure that the bar is always raised. We perfected and modernized our selection of materials, project management, procurement for special projects, nationwide design selections, and ability to educate on all levels of selections. Beauty and selection open the door, but I assure you performance of our team earns the “yes.”

What details instantly elevate a space?
Personality. Walking into a space that has been elevated with personality instantly elevates the room.

If you could collaborate with any tastemaker or public figure, who would it be and why?
Audrey Hepburn, she was one of the original influencers. Low profile, very refined, perfectionist in her own skill set, with the highest standards. This is what we strive for at Calia. She never chased trends but more or less set her own. She was timeless, disciplined, and emotionally intelligent—everything we embody here at Calia.

Calia Stone Boutique’s showroom is located at 154 W Hubbard in Chicago. The firm’s warehouse is located at 860 Greenleaf Avenue in Elk Grove. For more information, visit caliastone.com.