GPS Living Fall 2019

GPS Living Fall 2019

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ON TREND: MATTE BLACK INSPIRED BY INFLUENCERS

ELEMENTS OF DESIGN RAW MATERIALS, COLOR, ACCESSORIES

Your style. Your budget. Your home. GPS something for everyone.

1.800.CALL GPS | shopgps.com Design Showrooms: Bayonne | Bergenfield | Eatontown | Edison | Flemington Green Brook | Hawthorne | Lakewood | Matawan | Morris Plains | Orange | Paramus For additional locations please visit our website.

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MICHAEL VOLTAGGIO Award-Winning Chef & Restaurateur

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ON THE COVER Riobel’s Sylla floor mount tub filler is perfect in modern or contemporary spaces. 9 CHANGE IT UP Refresh your decor with raw materials, new lighting, and trendy matte black. 18 MEET THE DESIGNERS We spotlight GPS designers from Lakewood and Orange. 22 A SLICE OF HEAVEN Pizza is always a good idea, especially at Dozzino in Hoboken. 24 GREEN MACHINES Reduce your carbon footprint inside the home. 28 COLOR YOUR WORLD Add a pop of color in your kitchen cabinetry. 34 ASPIRE HOUSE A showhouse in Princeton showcases the best of the best. 36 DIVINE DESIGN Influencers steal the show, with new lines in hardware and lighting.

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CONTRIBUTORS Justin Freedman PRESIDENT, GPS Brian Maffia DIRECTOR OF SHOWROOMS, GPS Sarah Barton MARKETING DIRECTOR, GPS Julia Hadinger MARKETING COORDINATOR, GPS

ASPIRE One Communications, Inc. PUBLISHER Steven Mandel ADS SALES Sophia Koutsiaftis EDITOR IN CHIEF Deborah L. Martin

ART DIRECTOR Gregory Cullen PROJECT MANAGER Valerie Mangan

The Litze™ Kitchen Collection by Brizo strips away the vestiges of tradition for a simplified yet versatile aesthetic. The articulating design exemplifies this pioneering spirit, one that is echoed in award-winning Chef Michael Voltaggio’s own culinary reinterpretations.

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Available exclusively in showrooms. brizo.com

——— wat e r d e s i g n s o u r l i f e ——— Who designs for Water?

Looking at this issue that our team created, I was left with the question of what shapes our taste and style. Is it our surroundings, both natural and architecturally designed spaces, or the people around us that serve as our influencers? Today’s design world offers endless inspiration with technology in sites and apps such as Houzz or Instagram offering accounts solely devoted to images of tile or whatever your heart desires. Those embarking on a home remodel or new construction have no shortage of portfolios of ideas to match any keyword. Through the pages of GPS Living, we are offering one more source of inspiration presenting more tastemakers, both local and celebrity alike. Three of our own design consultants, Alyssa Baratz, Heather DePhillips and Lori Sacca-Crooks, demonstrate their design love and showcase the importance of visiting a local showroom as your best source for trusted products. GPS is now up to 12 showrooms, including our newest GPS showroom in Flemington, NJ and our 2 nd Kohler Signature Store in Eatontown, NJ (right on Route 35 across from Fort Monmouth). The new Kohler Store features the newest additions to the Kohler Konnect offering, a full offering of Ann Sacks tile and the brand-new to the market Kohler Lighting line. But as far as influencers go, we feature the followings and collaborations of such national design celebrities as Michael Voltaggio, Becki Owens and Jeremiah Brent (page 38). The tastes of these designers shape the finishes, color and even technology that we incorporate into the spaces in which we spend most of our daily lives: bathrooms and kitchens. These rooms have also been some of the last rooms to include any sort of technology upgrades. This is all about to change with eco- friendly water heaters and garbage disposals (page 26) and the Kohler Konnect line featured in the flipside of this issue. Change is coming—you just have to look around and listen to those who influence your style.

Throughout history, water has shaped the world we live in - where we gather, what we do on the weekends and what rooms we make room for. So it’s about time we recognize all water does for us, and give it the attention it deserves. moen.com

Best,

Justin Freedman President

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CLEANER AIR. CLEAN KITCHEN.

InSinkErator food waste disposers reduce harmful landfill gases and help generate renewable energy. See more at insinkerator.com/green

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MTI Baths Hamilton mineral composite tub has a distinctive oval shape with convex and concave lines in counterpoint. It features a deep bathing well and lumbar support.

Indulge your senses

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in PowderRain

Moen and Nebia have collaborated to create a true spa experience using technology that atomizes water, covering 10 times more surface area while saving 65% of the water used by conventional showers.

Pamper your skin with thousands of fine and silky micro-droplets.

Artesso by Brizo is a warmer take on industrial design, with an exposed hose and a two- function wand for spray and stream.

Revolutionize your daily shower experience with PowderRain .

Instead of only one spray outlet per nozzle, PowderRain has six fine openings that create thousands of micro-droplets.*

The fine spray will transform your bathroom into an oasis of relaxation, where you can truly indulge your senses.

Delta’s Dorval has regal accents and a powerful design that commands attention. Shown here in champagne bronze.

*Raindance S Showerhead 240 1-Jet with PowderRain

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Corbett’s Element has an appealing handcrafted iron structure with a constellation of atomic-chic Smoke and Frosted White Glass orbs. A hand-applied finish adds vintage luster.

Caesarstone’s quartz countertops combine beauty with performance. new colors this season. TOP TO BOTTOM: Topus, Excava, and Airy. The brand introduces

Vettis by Brizo’s pioneering use of cast concrete required a sophisticated methodology, developed and tested over four years. The result is a feat of engineering and craft, expressing the essence of a majestic cascade.

RAW MATERIALS

Delta’s H20kinetic pendant raincan sculpts water into a unique pattern, forming a powerful drench spray that gives you the feeling of more water without using more water.

Corbett’s Gigi celebrates the enduring power of nature. Iron ivy leaves obscure the light source, creating a mysterious allure.

Sonneman’s Champagne Bubbles diffuses light through thousands of effervescent bubbles trapped within its suspended crystal globes.

Strasser’s Alki has clean lines and is fully customizable to include cubbies, open shelving, or full drawers.

Moen’s Sleek , black stainless high arc pull-down faucet features a clean, cylindrical modern style.

Weymouth by Moen comes in finishes such as oil-rubbed bronze, for a vintage look.

Franke’s Fireclay sinks are harder than metal, scratch- resistant, and hygenic. Shown here in matte grey, and also available in white or black.

Victoria+Albert Amita bath is made from ENGLISHCAST, a finely ground volcanic limestone mixed with resin..

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Corbett’s Calligraphy is a sculptural interpretation of the art of hand lettering. At its core are two powerful LED light engines surrounded by floating bands held in place by thin, curving lines.

DARK SHADOWS

Hudson Valley Lighting’s Sperry is evocative of Manhattan’s endless cool. Up-thrust against a rectangular backplate, a long tungsten-filament bulb is enveloped by ribbed glass.

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LET THERE BE LIGHT

Brizo’s Atavis collection bravely reimagines a turn- of-the-century aesthetic. It recalls the architecture of cast iron pipes— creating a style that is steeped in history, yet blazes a new path forward.

Fleurco’s Latitude feels industrial yet elegant at the same time, and can be configured to fit almost any tub or shower.

D ark colors have long been popular as accents in the hardware or lighting, or go full goth with walls, shower units, accessories, and paint. Black works as an accent color in any color scheme so you really can’t go wrong, but matte black adds a whole new level of cool, serving as the anchor element on which the rest of your design rests. bath and kitchen, but this year matte black has taken center stage. Add it in tiny doses with

Duncan 1 by Golden has a simple, classic silhouette, and comes in a variety of plated and painted colors.

Expression by Troy is constructed from edgy mesh details. The hand-wrought iron in a silver-leaf finish complements the lights in clear glass shades.

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Haley by Mitzi comes in matte black with various metals, like polished copper, seen here.

Fairmont’s Charlottesville vanity evokes old- world charm and comes in vintage black and light gray, with nickel hardware.

Golden Lighting’s Cynthia five- light chandelier is romantic yet smooth in matte black.

Amba’s Jeeves heated towel rack is stylish and functional, gives you heated towels right out of the shower and dries towels quicker.

Mythic by Riobel has a two-jet spray and flexible spout that comes in three different finishes: chrome, black and stainless steel.

MATTE BLACK

Moen’s Belfield has colonia-era details and clean lines, and comes in finishes like matte black and chrome.

Rohl’s Italian Kitchen Campo celebrates the

conduits that bring water to the Piazza del Campo in Sienna, Italy.

“I’LL STOP WEARING BLACK WHEN THEY MAKE A DARKER COLOR.”

— W E D N E S D A Y A D D A M S

Atlas tubs can be outfitted with matte black hardware, making them

BEATON by New Ravenna is a waterjet mosaic that comes in honed Orpheus Black for the rich color underfoot.

chic and modern.

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without making it seem like a hospital. With customized features, like the shower and vanity, I was able to pull it together with the right color and style choices to make it bright and cheerful. It was one of my most challenging, yet rewarding projects. What are your favorite types of projects to work on? Renovations are some of my favorite projects to work on. I love the whole transformation process. The before and after pictures are impressive and amazing. What is your favorite thing about being a designer? Designing is fun , imaginative and expressive. Each room tells a story, it’s a reflection of who we are. It is so much fun to personalize a living space using colors, shapes and textures. It truly is my passion. Describe your perfect weekend. My perfect weekend would consist of being outdoors, running, hiking, sitting lakeside, and spending time with my family.

How would you describe your personal design style? My personal design style is organic modern. I love the sleek and clean feel of a modern design but also appreciate the warmth of natural components. Combining organic accents, neutral hues, and natural textures with modern shapes brings warmth to a modern design. What inspires you? Connecting with nature gives me inspiration. I am able to recharge, refocus, and be mindful. In order to be surrounded by and find inspiration, I think it’s very important to get outside and enjoy a run, a walk, or just simply a cup of coffee in the park. For me, inspiration is my motivation. What was your most challenging design project? I designed a bathroom for a family with a child newly diagnosed with MS. As devastating as it was for them, they knew they had to make life-changing decisions and the remodel was a priority. The difficult part for me was designing the space to be purposeful boardwalk bathroom that had tile that looked like wood in different colors, and the shower was made out of copper pipe. Each bath required the perfect faucets—it was challenging but also very exciting to try to find the perfect piece. What is your favorite thing about being a designer? Every day is different. You never know what type of design style you are going to be working with until you meet with your clients. Being able to be versatile in styles to adapt to your client’s taste is very important. I love when a vision comes together for a client and they are just as thrilled about it as I am. Describe your perfect weekend. Spending time with my family relaxing at home. We are big football fans so we like to watch the games on Sunday and have friends and family over and cook a nice Sunday meal.

BEAUTY AND SIMPLICITY ARE NOT MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE.

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EASCO Shower Doors has been exceeding expectations since 1960 by creating and installing custom glass shower doors for the most demanding tastes. Using the latest technology combined with Old World craftsmanship our talented engineers can design a shower door for virtually any array of hardware finishes and glass types to complete the look of your bath. application. We offer a vast

How would you describe your personal design style? I like so many different design styles, but personally I tend to lean more towards farmhouse. I can also be swayed to contemporary, boho-chic, and industrial. Mixing a few styles together, like industrial farmhouse, makes design more personal. I like the clean lines of the industrial but love the coziness of the farmhouse style. Who inspires you? Who does farmhouse style better than Joanna Gaines? I don’t think there is a project of hers that I don’t like. She always nails it and gives me inspiration to pass onto my customers. I can picture myself in the rooms that she designs. What has been your favorite design project that you have worked on? One of my favorite projects was for a new construction house in Lavallette. Every bathroom was unique. There was a gym bathroom with lockers and a spa feel, a

LORI SACCA-CROOKS LAKEWOOD

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LEFT: Honey Pie is a specialty at Dozzino, and comes with crisp prosciutto, mascarpone, and a generous drizzle of honey. BELOW: The

The basic tomato pie is anything but basic.

rustic yet modern interior of Dozzino.

At Dozzino in Hoboken, the wood fired oven burns brightly. A SLICE OF HEAVEN C hef Marc Magliozzi has been slinging pizzas for nearly eight years, continually tweaking his dough and to- mato sauce. “I’m always looking for the best ingredi- ents,” he says. “When I think I’ve found it, something else that’s better pops up.” He believes that he now has the best cheese, having found cultured curd made in Pennsyl- vania and sent to him daily. “I’m not trying to be like anybody else,” Magliozzi says. “I just want to showcase a great product.” He and his partner Johnny DiPasquale have now teamed up with James Beard semifinalist and acclaimed baker Rick Easton to open Bread+Salt, formerly of Pittsburgh, in Jersey City.

“I JUST WANT TO SHOWCASE A GREAT PRODUCT.”

Dozzino, 534 Adams Street, Hoboken; Bread+Salt, 435 Palisades Avenue, Jersey City.

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TECH TALK

Rheem’s Hybrid Water Heater allows you to shower, do the dishes and wash the laundry—all while producing fewer greenhouse gases.

Use your garbage disposal during a dinner party or even while the baby is sleeping. Evolution by InSinkErator’s SoundSeal technology provides whisper-quiet performance while grinding even the noisiest of food waste.

Eco-Net by Rheem This Smart Thermostat

Green Machines R educing you own carbon footprint may seem like a very small contribution to the global climate crisis, but imagine if everyone on the planet simply stopped adding to landfill waste, or stopped using single-use plastic. A great place to start making change is in the home. Modern applianc- es are packed with technology that reduces the amount of electricy used and makes everything in the home much more efficient. Michael Keleman of Emerson says, “About 20% of what we Amer- icans send to landfills is food waste, so using a disposer is just one way to reduce what is the largest fraction of landfilled waste.”

brings modern convenience to any décor. This WiFi-enabled thermostat works with all of your Rheem smart heating, cooling, and water heating equipment to maximize efficiency.

InSinkErator’s Evolution includes full-sized and compact versions.

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a SmarTer choice in home comforT.

Luxaire ® is a premier line of high performance heating and air conditioning equipment, continually setting the standard in features and innovation. Since 1954, Luxaire has stood for uncompromising quality and unmistakable attention to detail. The latest advancements in quiet technology, energy efficiency and lasting dependability make Luxaire an intelligent choice that delivers optimal comfort and exceptional value. luxaire.com

The new degree of comfort. ®

Rheem Manufacturing ranks as the global leader in the manufacture of high-quality, sustainable, and innovative water heaters, tankless water heaters, air conditioners, furnaces, pool heaters, and HVAC systems for residential and commercial applications, and is a full member of AHRI, the Air-Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Institute.

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B old color in the kitchen is no longer relegated to the pages of aspira- tional design magazines or showhouses. Adding color can be as simple as updating a countertop, appliances, or paint. But if you are looking to upgrade in a larger way, custom cabinetry is a great way to add color and style. KraftMaid’s ColorMatch system enables you to coordinate your cab- inet finishes with colors from Benja- min Moore, Behr, Sherwin Williams, or Valspar. For a more rustic look, Starmark offers a full range of wood and painted finishes for the country kitchen of your dreams. COLOR YOUR WORLD UPDATING YOUR KITCHEN CAN BE AS SIMPLE ADDING COLOR OR TEXTURE TO YOUR CABINETRY

LADY IN RED KraftMaid updates the Shaker-style cabinet door with this transitional look.

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Hannah Yeo, a color and design expert for Benjamin Moore says, “Changing the color of your cabin- etry can truly transform the space, especially in kitchens where cabi- nets take up a large area of visual space.” She continues, “Cabinets are also a nice place to play with color and sheen. The all-dark kitchen is a very forward look, but for most people this translates into trying out the deeper colors on the cabinets and keeping the rest of the kitchen neutral. A charcoal gray or jet black is always stylish, but for a fresh twist, consider a rich, inky hue like Hale Navy HC-154 or Tarrytown Green HC-134.”

MAKE IT MATTE MAKE IT SHINE

THIS PAGE: Benjamin Moore demonstrates how pale colors can be mixed with dark or bright hues. For more information please visit www.gpsliving.com

KraftMaid ColorMatch works on modern and traditional styles alike, and can be produced in either matte or gloss finishes.

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LEFT: Benjamin Moore combines pale blue with pops of pink and red. BELOW: Rustic takes on a contemporary edge with Starmark’s Xenon and Gillette inset doors finished in slate with a chocolate glaze. For more information please visit www. gpsliving.com

Make it yours. Your colors. Your style. Your vision. With thousands of doors, finishes, cabinet configurations and storage options, we’ll help you create the KraftMaid ® kitchen that’s one-hundred-percent you.

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A SPIRE HOUSE is both an Idea House & Designer Show House in a beautiful res- idential district of iconic Princeton, New Jersey. It will showcase exceptional interiors and landscape designs, and is produced by ASPIRE DESIGN AND HOME magazine working in tandem with sponsors and designers to showcase the best product resulting in an inspirational experience. Top regional and national interior designers will show- case their ingenuity with up-to-the-minute materials and techniques all tailored to enhance contemporary life- styles. The house will reflect the finest in furnishings, art, and décor, and will expand the limits of what is possible in today’s decor and technology, exhibiting cutting-edge ideas for consumers’ own homes. Designer Ginny Padula, says, “We chose styles and fin- ishes based on our client’s desire for a contemporary in- terior. The master bathroom features a digital DTV shower system—you can control water, steam, sound, and light- ing.” She continues, “Using the Veil tub and toilet allowed us to create a simple, sculptural space, with Kallista Pure Paletta fittings for cohesiveness. ASPIRE HOUSE IN PRINCETON, A SHOWHOUSE BENEFITTING EDEN AUTISM WILL INCLUDE THE VERY BEST OF DESIGN.

PRINCETON TOWN From the beautiful and storied campus of Princeton University, to the shopping and dining of Palmer Square, to the imaginative exhibitions, events, and performances at the Arts Council of Princeton and Princeton University Art Museum, the Princeton Public Library, and McCarter Theater, there is truly something for everyone. The best of the best hang their shingles in Princeton: Fortune 500 firms and smaller, privately owned shops and boutiques; world-renowned medical facilities (including a satellite location for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia), and small private practices all call Princeton home. The food scene is equally vibrant:celebrity chef restaurants, artisanal bakeries and ice cream shops, and farm-to- table eateries abound. BENEFITTING EDEN AUTISM Eden offers a twelve month school program for 3 to 21 year-olds, vocational training for adolescents and adults, residential services for adults, and numerous other resources grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis. With a commitment to excellence in autism services, Eden has more than 40 years of clinical experience and success in educating individuals with autism and training family members, educators, and other professionals. Eden’s work is nationally recognized and has been implemented in schools and other settings across the county. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Eden is a state-approved, licensed provider of services in New Jersey, whose funding comes from a variety of sources, including NJ School Districts, the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities, Medicaid, and individual, foundation, and corporate donors.

ASPIRE HOUSE’s homeowners wanted simple and sculptural interiors and fixtures, like the Vir Stil Pull Down Faucet , from Kallista.

Designer Ginny Padula, of Town & Country Kitchen and Bath, selected and customized Kohler fixtures for the kitchen and baths. TOP TO BOTTOM: Veil Intelligent Toilet , Kohler; Laura Kirar Rain Dome , Kallista; Multiere Kitchen Sink , Kallista.

THIS PAGE AND OPPOSITE: The front elevation and floor plan of ASPIRE HOUSE Princeton, where regional and national designers will showcase the finest in furnishings, art, decor, and cutting edge technology.

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The Litze collection is the first to offer the distinctive Matte Black and Brilliance Luxe Gold split finish. The articulating faucet also comes in polished chrome, stainless, and polished nickel.

MICHAEL VOLTAGGIO X BRIZO

DIVINE DESIGNS

The Solna faucet comes equipped with SmartTouch technology with TempID.

T E X T DEBORAH L. MARTIN F rom fabrics to food to sneakers and beyond, collaborations are the name of today’s design game. It makes good sense—who better to design a product than a person who actually uses that product in their work or their daily lives?

Award-winning chef and culinary visionary, Michael Voltaggio, joins Brizo Kitchen & Bath Company as the brand’s first culinary brand ambassador. Voltaggio will marry his culinary philosophy of perpetual innovation and his passion for beautiful design with Brizo’s statement-making, innovative faucet collections. To Voltaggio, creating in the kitchen starts with food and permeates into the design of spaces where meals are crafted, plated and served, and he will work with Brizo to translate his commercial kitchen efficiency and fashionable aesthetic to aspirational home kitchens.

Fashion comapanies like Nike and Gucci have long known that working with a bold-faced name to design a shoe or a collection spelled success, but the home design world is now catching on. From faucets to lighting, here are our favorite collaborations from brands we love.

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Inspired by the sculptural light fixtures of Gio Ponti and 1950’s Italian design, these fixtures have a twist of their own with the unexpected use of acacia wood shades. UTOPIA

Everley in vintage brass adds space age chic to a modern kitchen.

Coco Chanel was enamored by the camellia flower, incorporating it into her designs, her fashion shows, and her own wardrobe. Bullard infused this inpsiration into his Magic Garden collection. Mouth- blown smoked glass diffusers radiate from the core of the mixed metal petals, with contrasting satin black, graphite, and bronze leaf finishes.

Everley Is inspired by a pearl earring

The white-and- metal version of Utopia with polished brass acccents proves the eternal decorative power of black-and-white.

once belonging to Elizabeth Taylor. Its asymmetry and alluring use of negative space is both elegant and timeless.

MARTYN LAWRENCE BULLARD X CORBETT T he multi-award-winning Los Angeles-based interior designer is renowned for his broad range of styles and eclectic yet sophisticated and inviting interiors. Martyn’s collection for Corbett Lighting encompasses his unique aes- thetic along with his love of all places and periods of decorative style. It’s a collection for today, inspired by the past and looking towards the future. “Lighting is, to me, one of the most important elements of a room. It is not only the finishing decorative touch, but how the actual light emanating from the fixtures affects the entire feeling of the space, creating both ambience and romance.”

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P opular designer, blogger, and trendsetter Becki Owens is widely known for her fresh, feminine, “Pinterest-dream-home-worthy” designs and the livable yet beautiful spaces she creates for her clients. Becki brings the same design approach to Becki Owens X Hudson Valley Lighting: a cohesive collection of simple, elegant pieces that fit any space and style. “This collection is inspired by the California beach town where I live and work, my love of modern clean lines mixed with coastal, mid-century shapes, and bohemian influences. I wanted the collection to be modern yet timeless and versitile.” BECKI OWENS X HUDSON VALLEY LIGHTING

FAR RIGHT: Ivy’s glass tear- drop-shaped globe adds a modern touch. RIGHT: Richie’s black finish on a metal frame has a plaster- like quality, contrasting the polished sheen of its candelabra. An oversized diamond chain adds additional charm to this contemporary lantern.

Simple, clean, and elegant are words that inspire Becki Owens. The massive piece of glass in a clean teardrop shape has presence. Three pins mount the elegant curve of the shade. A modern chain or a timeless gooseneck arm suspend Ivy’s light for a fresh finishing touch. IVY

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JEREMIAH BRENT X DELTA FAUCETS J eremiah Brent is a TV host and interior designer who believes the home is an opportunity to tell your story, to showcase where you’ve been, who you are and who you hope to become. Jeremiah stars in the hit television show “Nate & Jer- emiah By Design” on TLC network, along- side husband and fellow interior designer, Nate Berkus. His Pivotal single handle pull-down fau- cet is equipped with Voice IQ Technology, allowing you to get exact measurements, fill a vase, or a dog bowl, all hands free.

Graceline pull-down faucet comes in satin and chrome finishes as well as matte black.

Inspired by the glamorous ocean liners of a century ago, the Graceline Series is inspired by early 21 st century ship design and the 1930’s “Streamline Moderne” aesthetic, with its emphasis on curvilinear form and spare, horizontal lines. GRACELINE

MICHAEL BERMAN X HOUSE OF ROHL

Pivotal is an exposed hose design that is elegant and industrial at the same time. A simple touch anywhere on the spout or handle with your wrist or forearm activates the flow of water.

The Graceline widespread lavatory faucet in satin gold adds glamour to the bath.

R enowned designer Michael Berman has completed interior projects from New York to Los Angeles for elite clients from the business and entertainment worlds. Berman’s timeless products and interiors reflect the designer’s interest in history, art, architecture, and nature. Clearly inspired by the comfort and styling of American Modernism, his work resonates with an organic warmth and approachability. Michael Bermans’ Graceline Series is informed by the yacht designs of early 20 th Century America.

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NEW STORE: JERSEY SHORE KIPS BAY DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE 2019

NEW & NOW

Live Artfully. Selective, sophisticated and always imaginative and inspiring. Welcome to KALLISTA. kallista.com

INFINITE DESIGN POSSIBILITIES. ONE REMARKABLE EXPERIENCE.

Created exclusively for the Profiles Collection, Robern offers antique mirror glass options to the lineup: Luna (shown), a shimmering play of silver and smoke; and Arcobaleno, a gold field broken with silver. A combination of old world Italian craftsmanship and modern day oxidation processes, these unique decorative surfaces instantly add a touch of depth and plenty of dimension to any bathing space.

Learn more at robern.com/antiquemirror .

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Kohler’s Karbon articulating faucets are right at home in this midcentury- style Benjamin Moore Desert Departure kitchen.

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ONTHE COVER Kohler’s Shadows

collection cast iron tub in black plum is a dramatic statement for the bath.

3 DESIGNDETAILS Patterns, colors, and lines add panache to kitchens and baths. 7 GETGREEN Ann Sacks makes sustainability a priority without sacrificing style. 10 DREAMING IN CHOCOLATE Delicious offerings from Kohler Original Recipe Chocolates. 12 DOWNTHE SHORE GPS plumbing celebrates a new Kohler Signature Store in Eatontown. 14 MEET THE DESIGNERS Spotlight on Paramus designer Alyssa Baratz. 15 EXPERIENTIAL LUXURY Kohler supports Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse for a fifth year.

PATTERNS & COLOR

Gilded Meadow lavatory sink by Kohler has a dramatic conical shape with carved floral patterns and precious metal accents.

Kohler’s Inia wading pool glass lavatory sink comes in jewel tones to brighten the bath.

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The Dreaming Room in the Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse was designed by Vicente Wolf, and features the Ceric freestanding bath and Loure floor mount bath filler.

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Taper by Kallista is designed by architect Bjarke Ingels, and comes in chrome, gunmetal, and nickel silver.

PATTERNS & COLOR

Kohler’s Composed single-handle bathroom sink faucet with pure handle.

Shadows Collection cast iron sinks by Kohler come in Black Plum, Grey Lavender, and Indigo Blue.

Numi by Kohler is a compact, streamliined toilet that offers integrated cleansing, efficiency, and comfort in a high- tech package.

THE PUREST AND MOST THOUGHTFUL MINDS ARE THOSE WHICH LOVE COLOR THE MOST.

Reflexion lights from Robern add shine to a colorful interior with bold stripes.

Gilded Meadow lavatory sink by Kohler comes in soft colors like gold (below) and platinum.

Robern’s Cartesian vanity is fully modular, offering limitless

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possibilities for customization.

Artifacts by Kohler is Inspired by the charm of turn-of- the-century homes.

Kohler’s Kathryn 42-inch enameled lavastone console table in bright yellow.

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ANN SACKS AND KOHLER WASTELAB ARE MAKING SURE YOU DON’T HAVE TO SACRIFICE STYLE FOR SUSTAINABILITY GET GREEN

Forte single-control, remote valve kitchen sink faucet with sidespray and lever handle, by Kohler .

Kohler’s Purist kitchen faucet features a three-function pull-down sprayhead with an aerated stream for rinsing, Sweep spray for cleaning, and Boost function for fast filling of pots and pitchers.

Kohler’s Hayridge design adds texture to a Whitehaven apron front ktichen sink.

PERFECTION IS ACHIEVED, NOT WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MORE TO ADD, BUT WHEN THERE IS NOTHING LEFT TO TAKE AWAY.

Ann Sacks’ Soffitta Is part of the Eco-Thinking project, which includes the company’s most sustainable products—from recycled glass to energy-efficient concrete.

Crysal Clear Collection by Mick de Giulio for Kallista is an elegant accent to this warm kitchen.

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Soffitta comes in different color variations and in

field and slab sizes as well as trim, for maximum flexibility. The tile is made from 44% pre-consumer recycled content.

A nn Sacks has partnered with parent company, Kohler Co., to create The Crackle Collec- tion by Kohler WasteLAB, an innovative tile series that uses Kohler’s unfired pottery cull as its medium, transforming the waste into a beautiful, handcrafted tile series. The Crackle Collec- tion is one of the initiatives spun from the Kohler Innovation for Good program. Taking its cues from the United Nations Sustain- able Development Goals, Kohler sought out inventive solutions to recycle its factory waste, and true to the company’s heritage, the goal was to produce beautiful and func- tional products. Inspired by her studies in natural sustainability, Theresa Millard, product manager of sustainability and steward- ship, recognized the real potential in taking waste and reutilizing it. “We started looking seriously at the material and found that it was primarily ceramic in composition,” says Millard. “With our research, we were able to identify the real potential of creating a tile from the landfill-bound pottery. After a lot of collective efforts by the team and through some stringent testing to ensure durability and adaptability, we came up with a recycled tile clay body that trans- lated into a beautiful and ecologically thoughtful tile.”

A multi-step process is used to achieve The Crackle Collection by Kohler WasteLAB . After the clay is pressed, WasteLAB artisans hand-cut each tile removing any excess clay around the edges. An interactive glaze is applied, which has a unique composition designed to pool and break over the textured surface during firing. A resulting delicate crackle occurs after the firing that carries across the tile face adding to the dimensional quality and artful visual effect. The Crackle Collection is currently offered in shades of Mahogany, Amber, Emerald, Bone, Turquoise, and Lake.

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From their famous tur tles to chocolate infused brandy, Kohler Original Recipe Chocolates creates the perfect sweet treat . Dreaming in Chocolate

I n 2003, Herb Kohler, the executive chairman of Kohler Co., decided that the world needed a better turtle, and the chefs at Kohler’s American Club produced over 100 batches of the luscious caramel, chocolate, and pecan concoction. Terrapins have become the foundation for a thriving chocolates business that explores the limitless opportunity in taste with natural raw ingredients. The Terrapins now come in four delicious varieties and the company has continued to diversify its line of chocolates, producing collections that include toffee bark, faceted ganache “gems,” and all sorts of other chocolate delights. In 2016, Kohler Co. produced the first batch of Dark Chocolate Brandy, and its newest offering, Chocolate Mint Brandy. According to the company, the brandy has a heavy milk chocolate nose with hints of nuttiness and strong, fresh mint. The taste has notes of sweet mint up front, along with chocolate, a hint of hazelnut, and a velvety smooth mouthfeel mixed with the crispness of cool peppermint. The brandy is best served neat, over ice, or mixed into unique cocktails, such as The Kohler Alps.

THE KOHLER ALPS

• 2 oz Kohler Chocolate Mint Brandy • ½ oz espresso • Two scoops vanilla ice cream Allow ice cream to soften. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend thoroughly. Serve in a tumbler or martini glass. Garnish with mint leaves and cocoa powder.

THE MINT BRANDY HAS A HEAVY MILK CHOCOLATE NOSE, WITH HINTS

Designing a new k tchen or bathroom? Your KOHLER ® Signature Store can help. Stop by for a com limentary design consultation, and exper e ce KOHLER products, tile and cabine ry selections firsthand.

Designing a new kitchen or bathroom? Your KOHLER ® Signature Store can help. Stop by for a complimentary design consultation, and experience KOHLER products, tile and cabinetry selections firsthand.

158 NJ State Hwy Route 35 Eatontown, NJ 07724 (732) 210-3600

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EATONTOWN

GENERAL PLUMBING SUPPLY, A LEADER IN LUXURY PLUMBING, IS CELEBRATING THE GRAND OPENING OF IT’S SECOND KOHLER SIGNATURE STORE IN EATONTOWN, NEWJERSEY .

The new Kohler Signature Store in Eatontown, New Jersey.

DOWN THE SHORE S panning 5,300 square feet, the new location is General Plumbing Supply’s second Signature Store in a partnership with Kohler, which officially formed in 2016 with the “The Eatontown Kohler Signature Store offers an unmatched experience when it comes to product design and selection,” said Justin Freedman, President at Gener- al Plumbing Supply. “Whether someone is replacing a bathroom faucet or embarking on

opening of its Paramus, New Jersey location. In addition to affording homeowners and designers the opportunity to experience a wide range of products first hand, the store will offer full design services for both kitchen and bath, including design development and product selection, by a staff of dedicated consultants. It also features several displays, interactive vignettes and suites, including KOHLER Konnect products, the brand’s offer- ing in the smart home space. In addition to KOHLER brand products, the store showcases kitchen and bath products from Kohler Co.’s Decorative brands: Robern, ANN SACKS and Kallista.

a complete renovation, our experts pro- vide superior client service from concept to delivery. Our showroom will be the resource for design professionals and homeowners to turn their dream kitchen and bath into a reality.” The Kohler Signature Store by General Pluming Supply is located 158 NJ State Hwy Route 35 in Eatontown The store will celebrate its Grand Opening on November 18, 2019. For more information on the new store, please visit kohlersignaturestorejerseyshore.com.

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Howwould you describe your personal design style? My design style leans toward a mostly classic, traditional feel. I like timeless style that gives both elegance and comfort to a space. Decorating with antiques, art pieces and symmetry adds a feeling of history to a space. My design also offers a calm feeling through textures and finishes. What inspires you? I take my greatest inspiration from travel. Learning how different cultures integrate their heritage into their interior home design is very impressive, and certainly worth learning. Unique feels of bathrooms in hotels, for example, can inspire ideas for my spaces that I am designing. What has been your favorite design project that you have worked on? One that stands out is a house that I worked on in Beach Haven. The couple was doing a full gut renovation, making a 2-bedroom, 2-bath home into a 4-bedroom, 4-bath home with a guest bathhouse. I helped design all the bathrooms and kitchen with a true beachy feel. I get inspired every time I look at the ocean. In each bathroom we referenced different elements of the beach.

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EXPERIENTIAL LUXURY

Have there been any particularly challenging projects? Probably my most challenging designs have been ADA bathroom projects in which I needed to consider the space and my vision, but also the needs of the end user to ensure ease of function in their bathroom. Bringing together the code requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act with my vision for a warm and welcoming feeling is always challenging. What is your favorite thing about being a designer? I have always been drawn to design, and my career choice was also inspired by the opportunity to work with people, on what is typically their greatest asset and expense, their home. I enjoy helping my clients create an environment for their home life that makes them proud. Describe your perfect weekend. A nice, long run then heading to the beach to relax by the ocean. Spending the weekend with my family and friends, and it doesn’t matter if we go out to a fancy dinner, or just stay home together watching football.

The Tailor Customizable Farmhouse Sink from Kohler has a customizable apron that allows you to choose your own material, such as countertop or tile, or from Kohler’s curated apron inserts. This freedom in choice allows you to coordinate with surrounding kitchen materials and designs. Not only can

curated front panel designs that include etched stone, carved stone, and graphic inserts.

The champagne bar by Jim Dove of Dove Design Studio is a luxurious refuge, and emulates an elegant jewel box full of layered texture and colors. The Kohler Briolette vessel sink features unique cut glass that reflects undermounted lighting, giving off glamorous glow. The ultra-modern Karbon articulating faucet in brushed bronze provides contrast.

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KOHLER SUPPORTS KIPS BAY DECORATOR SHOWHOUSE FOR A FIFTH YEAR

K ohler Co., a global leader in kitchen and bath, was the exclusive plumbing fixture sponsor of the 2019 Kips Bay Decorator Show House. Seven designers selected the latest from Kohler to help manifest their visions, reflecting Kohler’s Global Perspective of the Year: Experiential Luxury. “We’re truly inspired to see our 2019 Global Perspective come to life at Kips Bay New York,” says Beth Bouck, Kohler’s marketing director. “Each designer has interpreted it beautifully, creating rich and dynamic environments that

indulge the senses through a perfect union of technology, color, pattern, and material.” Here, four designers create the ultimate in experiential luxury in the Upper East Side townhouse chosen for this year’s design event of the year. “We’re thrilled to continue our support of the Kips Bay Decorator Show House both in New York City and Palm Beach,” says Bouck. “Working with a team of such talented designers to support an organization that changes the lives of thousands of youth is an honor.”

The bath, by Damian & Britt Zunino of Studio DB, is a sexy escape and embraces the contrast between a modern aesthetic and old-world glam. The Kohler Artifacts freestanding bath in black plum from the Shadows Collection serves as a focal point, while the Purist bath filler, faucet, showerhead, and accessories in a vibrant rose gold finish add warmth to the space and complement the modern tile in the bath.

The kitchen, by Christopher Peacock of Peacock Designs, is a handsome yet functional space. Peacock kept the design simple, with no singular element commanding attention. The Kohler Purist kitchen faucet and Prolific kitchen sink are clean-lined and understated.

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Young Huh of Young Huh Interior Design envisioned a space for a free-spirited artist. This bathroom is a study of global influences, blending the very best of artistry, luxury, and technology. At the end of a hallway, the Kohler Farmstead cast iron sink provides a space for the artist to wash brushes and arrange flowers.

INSPIRED DESIGN COMES TO LIFE IN KIPS BAY NEW YORK

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