We hope that all of you had nice end to your Summer in the Tri-State area—a summer and year filled with starts and stops . A year littered with a clear sense of optimism and some setbacks to say the least, 2021 is our second year “at home”. October arrives with our yearning for a more normal Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Holiday Season that we can share with friends and family and start to shake off the interruptions that COVID has brought into our lives. But one thing is certain, this pandemic has heightened the importance of the time we spend in our homes. Remodeling and new construction have continued at a pace in New Jersey and New York that hasn’t been seen before. Projects have been a challenge with the rise and fluctuation in pricing for raw materials, finished goods and availability in general. Delays and backlogs still exist on many products, but manufacturers are still producing at levels above production from previous years. Demand still continues to outpace even increased capacity, but our company has continued to make an investment in inventory to shield our customers from as many interruptions as possible, especially on the decorative end. We have not succeeded at every turn, but we are putting our efforts into making it easier for our design consultants and our customers. On this issue’s pages, we are featuring products to help keep your home sustainable and clean (GPS page 20). Mick de Guilio introduces his Kallista Juxtapose line (Kohler page 14) and we get a chance to guide you through a 2021 brownstone design that will make even the chicest city dwellers’ head turns (GPS page 36). November will be an exciting month for GPS as we introduce our third Kohler Signature Store and our first in New York as we open our doors on Long Island’s North Shore in Manhasset (Kohler page 12). One of my favorite sections in this issue is (City Guide located on GPS page 24) which features history and some of the hot spots in Bayonne, NJ, home of our original location. GPS was founded in 1910 by our Great Grandfather Charles S. Goldberg. Also, the hometown of our Grandfather, Herb Tucker and Uncle (Bruce Tucker, CEO), Bayonne has been the fertile soil from which our company has grown. We have put together a beautiful collection of stories and inspiring images in this issue. Thank you for reading and if there is anything that we can help you with on a project large or small, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
With its name inspired by an elegantly lengthened C-shaped spout form, Cia stands out from the linear, horizontal designs featured in most modern faucets. The spout’s contemporary curves and the handle’s defined edges combine with elegant details for a look that feels classic yet fresh. The collection also introduces Moen’s first one-handle lavatory faucet with single-sensor touchless activation featuring MotionSense Wave technology, allowing users to turn water on and off with the simple pass of a hand.
Best,
Justin Freedman, President
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