In 1958, Stan & Jerry Paul decided to open their own decorative and builders hardware business after running a similar business for an absentee owner for several years. They found a small space to build a showroom on 50th St in mid-town Manhattan and set out to offer unique hardware imported from around the world. Today, Paul Decorative designs and manufactures bath and kitchen faucets, tub, shower and bidet faucets, bath accessories such as towel bars, towel rings, tissue holders, robe hooks and soap dishes, door and cabinet hardware, bathroom light fixtures and furniture.