As we enter the Spring in the Tri-State area, we are all looking to brush aside COVID and return to our regularly scheduled programming . Home remodeling has continued across the country at a brisk pace as the housing markets and demand for household products have sustained the steep increase since late 2020. We will be watching interest rate increases to see the impact that the rate hikes have over the next few months, but interest and demand in the New Jersey/New York housing inventory seems like it will stay at an elevated level for the foreseeable future. With this increased need for more remodels and new construction projects, many homeowners and future homeowners are in greater need for design guidance. To help with your potential upcoming projects, we have included a Project Checklist (GPS–page 6), which showcases all the categories that you need to consider before starting any bathroom or kitchen project as well as the tips on what to bring to a design appointment. For many homeowners deciding to Age in Place and requiring accommodated living spaces, “Home Life” (GPS–Page 20) features some of the newest innovations to hit the market. Through these pages, we showcase two of our designers, Dena Colao (GPS–Page 31) and Paul Gassert (Kohler–Page 8). These designers are well versed in both aging in place innovations as well as on-going design trends. In “Color your World” (GPS–page 32), we explore the movement towards bright finishes for faucets to statement tubs and bold vanity/cabinetry colors. An excess of color is here as homeowners and designers move from blues and grays to brighter tones. Kohler’s continued strong product development with products from the Avoir tankless toilet to the arrival of the Statement and Anthem showering systems highlight some of the best-in- class introductions to our Kohler Signature Store and GPS showroom locations. Readers can also see the creation of many pet-friendly plumbing solutions, which seems to be another step in the evolution of the home and the COVID reality of the house as a haven to family members, human and four-legged. Dogs are very special within the GPS family as most people know and our furry family members deserve the same creature comforts. Lastly, for your Spring weekend local excursions, we highlight Morristown for the mix between colonial and modern. On the edge of one of our oldest branch/showrooms in Morris Plains, Morristown is the perfect mix of old and new. “Washington Slept Here” (GPS–page 30) provides the perfect cultured itinerary for adults and families to take a long weekend through this New Jersey gem. We hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together. Best,
Justin Freedman, President
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