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TODAY’S INTERIOR DESIGNER

THE LATEST HOME TECHNOLOGY TRENDS HOW THEY IMPACT CURRENT INTERIOR

DESIGNS

Importance Of Having A Technology Resource

IF YOU LET YOUR CLIENT USE BEST BUY AND ENTHUSIAST MAGAZINES TO DEFINE THE POSSIBLILITIES, YOUR JOB WILL BE MORE DIFFICULT AND THE RESULTS LESS SATISFYING

Today’s Technology Overview› Introduction

› Working With The Integrated Lifestyle– Anticipating Client Needs– Working With A Technology Designer

› An Aesthetic Approach To Home Technology– A Tour Of Possibilities

› Technology Trends And Innovations– TVs– Brackets– Speakers – Whole Home Audio– Smart Home

The Integrated Lifestyle› 7 Years Home Technology Design / Installation

› Focus on affordable, elegant home technology solutions

› Board Member – Sponsor ASID - NARI

› NKBA - Member

› Two Showcases In Design Studios– MAC Design / @ The Studio – Fremont - Kitchen, Bath, Living Room– Valet Custom Cabinets – Media Center, Office, Closets, Bedroom

› Full Service– Design– Budget – Wiring– Products Except TVs– Installation Training

› Passion to support the Technologically & Chronologically challenged

Our Showroom Alliances

› The Integrated Lifestyle enjoys its relationships with its hosts

› Valet, Mac Designs, The Integrated Lifestyle are pragmatic business people

› Our clients dictate our selection of partners.

› All eyeballs are welcome in both showcases whether they are doing business together or not.

› When it comes to cabinetry I am Switzerland.

Designer Referral Fee

› 10 % of design fees

› 20 hour engagement - $200 to referring designer

› 5% of products where we are authorized dealer

› $10, 000 in product sales = $5,000

THE INTEGRATEDLIFESTYLELOBBY

THE INTEGRATEDLIFESTYLEZOOM ROOM

THE INTEGRATEDLIFESTYLECONFERENCE ROOM

Home Owner Trends › Average number of TVs per household now 3+› Average number of PCs per household – 3› Homes with 3 persons average 11 connected devices› 2/3 households pay more for internet / subscription

services than they do for utilities.› More attention being paid to aesthetics / concealment› Less need for physical media storage – streaming

preferred› Smart Home technology still not commonplace

– Acceptance coming by individual products and Apps– App based solutions challenging the traditional companies

Technology Use Growth Challenges Lifestyles› TVs require viewers attention which dictate room layout

› Multiple PCs require varied work areas

› Explosion in users of multi-room audio

› Wi-Fi networks hitting the wall – need for speed growing

› Number of rooms hard wired for video and internet growing.

› Increasing use of remote controlled or web-enabled window coverings, lighting, security, heating cooling.

LIVING

SPACE

POSSIBILITIES

THE WAY THINGS WERE

TO

THE WAY THINGS ARE

UNACCEPTABLE

Wall Mounted TV

Exposed Components

Floor Standing Speakers

Huge Cabinet Footprint

LEON CUSTOMSOUND

BAR

Wall Mounted TV

Components In Closet

Invisible Speakers Below TV

Paintable In-ceiling Speakers

AWKWARD

ROOMLAYOUT

Hidden Components

Custom Sound Bar

Sound Follows TV

TV Next To, Not Over Fireplace

FLOATING TV

Wall Mounted TV

Components In Closet

Custom Sound Bar

Sound Follows TV Movement

FIREPLACE CABINETRY

Wall Mounted TV

Components In Hall Closet

Maximum Room Usage

THE NEW HOME OFFICE

Fewer, slimmer devices

Integration Of TV

Cabinet Designed For Future

SIMPLE MODERN WORKPLACE

Wall Mounted TV

Wires Concealed

Printer Scanner Out Of Way

SUERA IN-MIRROR TVTV DISAPPEARS WHEN TURNED OFF

COLOR MATCHED SEURA HYDRAA REAL BEAUTY

90 DEGREE RULETV VIEWING FROM ALL ANGLESTV CAN BE SEEN FROM ANYWHERE IN KITCHEN

TVs TODAY AND TOMORROWINCREASINGLY SMARTER, THINNER, CHEAPER

MASTER BEDROOM

SUITEFewer, slimmer devices

Invisible ceiling speakers

TV extends 28” to face bed

END OF BED TV

LIFTComponents Under Bed

Invisible Ceiling Speakers

TV MOUNTED TO SIDE OF FIREPLACE

Side mounted custom speakers

Full motion mount allows comfortable off axis viewing

CONCEALED

LISTENING ROOM

Components behind solid doors

5” deep sound bar provides exceptional sound

Cabinet shelves make TV -speaker combination less deep

OFFICETV

GAMINGIncreasingly games require wired sensors for gestures

Xbox is the biggest and is problematic in a wall mount situation.

Gaming controllers are Bluetooth and can work up to 33 feet away behind closed doors.

TV MOUNTED ON MARBLE

Components / subwoofer in cabinet on right

Painted rear ceiling speakers

MINIMALIST SYSTEM,

Wall Mounted TV / Sound Bar

In-wall subwoofer in back wall

Components in hall closet

CUSTOM CABINETRY

Sound bar hidden inside speaker cloth

Speaker cavity runs length of cabinet

Every speaker looks the same from $400 to $5,000

CUSTOM CABINETRY

Corner unit designed to accommodate larger TV

Speaker cavity runs length of cabinet

Corner pieces require special consideration components

Area deep enough for components is very narrow

CUSTOM CABINETRY

One cabinet – multiple systems

Three TVs – 2 sons are professional athletes

Each TV has its own audio system

CUSTOM CABINETRY

Doors hide TV when not in use

Sound bar enclosure above TV

Subwoofer in cabinet

TV pulls out 26” to turn 70 degrees

CUSTOM CABINETRY

Doors hide TV when not in use

Sound bar enclosure above TV

Subwoofer in cabinet

TV pulls out 26” to turn 70 degrees

CUSTOM CABINETRY

Sound bar enclosure above TV

Subwoofer in cabinet

TV pulls out 26” to turn 70 degrees

Custom sound bar allows sound to follow TV

Anticipating Client Needs

› It’s never too soon to bring in a technology advisor

› Complexity makes it difficult to assess needs, solutions, costs

› The most innovative solutions not found in big box stores or online

› Important for client to know what wish lists costs.

› Most clients have no idea of the cost required for wiring

› If a TV is spec’d into a tight space, we need to make sure it will still be available or purchase it now.

Design Tools & Tips - TV

› TVs getting larger while prices fall– 80” Displays – Regularly $3,200– 70” Displays – Consistently under $2,000– 60” Displays - $1,200

› If TV is in tight space make sure there are no protruding logos or accent pieces i.e. Samsung 6400 series

› Lighter weight means that thinner mounts can be used

› Lighter weight means bigger TVs can use full motion mounts to be seen in multiple areas.

› A new 4K TV technology is emerging, but it won’t be cost effective for most consumers for 2-3 years.

TV DISPLAYS TO AVOID

Uneven bottom for controls

Lack of central post exposes wiresTV

OPTIMAL TV TV DISPLAY

Almost all glass

No irregular edges

OPTIMAL TV

DISPLAYFlat edges around all sides

Legs still not optimal for table top installations

COMPARING TODAY’S TV SIZES - II

SUNBRITE ALL WEATHER TVSHEAT, RAIN, FROST – NO PROBLEM

SUNBRITE REQUIRES SPECIAL CLEANING METHOD

Low Voltage Wiring – Audio, Video, Internet

› Few electricians can run – none can design. Get help.› Whole house audio can be wireless today› Reliable wireless video still years off.› Phone wiring no longer much of a consideration› Speaker choices have wiring implications

– Sound Bars consolidate connections– In-ceiling / In wall speakers, toughest to wire and install

› You can anticipate the future by running Cat6 (Ethernet) every place there will be devices today and where devices might be added in the future.

ULTRA THIN HDMI

CABLESThin as iPhone Sync cables

Can be up to 90’ in length

All shallower cabinets

OLD STYLE THICK, PASSIVE CABLE

HDMI BALUN

Extends Video Connection to 135 ft.

Connect Via Cat6 Ethernet

Requires Power at both ends.

HDBASET FOR

FUTURE PROOFING

Converts Cat6 to carry audio, video, internet

Distances 300’ +

Can carry AC Power

TVs without power cords coming

VERSABOXENABLES CLEANER

INSTALLATIONS

All components hidden in-wall behind TV.

TV services

Netflix

Apple TV

SONOS Music Player

Motion mount allows for access and upgrades

Eliminates the need for cabinets or long cable runs

May be much less expensive

VERSABOX UP CLOSE

VersaBox liberates living spaces

Every bracket company has similar plans for development

RADIO FREQUENCY

REMOTE CONTROLS

One Button Control Of Each Function

Eliminates Clutter

Allows Components To Be Hidden

Eliminates Clutter

Components up to 70 ft

RADIO FREQUENCY

BASE STATION

Hidden in cabinet or closet to operate components

Eliminates Clutter

Allows Components To Be Hidden

Eliminates Clutter

Components up to 70 ft

TYPICAL REMOTE CONTROL CADDY

NOMORE

MULTIPLE

REMOTES

TABLET PHONE

APPS TOCONTROL MUSIC

VIDEO

TV WALL

MOUNTEVOLUTION

MORE CHOICES FOR

DESIGNERS

LOW PROFILE

FULL MOTION

TV MOUNTSLighter TV weight is driving thinner full motion mounts which huge the wall .

NEW TV ULTRA-

THINWALL MOUNTS

ALLOW TAMING OF DIFFICULT

ROOMS

SINGLE STUD MOUNTS – PLACEMENT EACH 16”COMPACT SIZE AT THE PRICE OF FLEXIBILITY

SANUS SOUND BAR

MOUNT

ALLOW SOUND TO FOLLOW

DIRECTION OF TV

MOTION

SANUS SOUND BAR

MOUNT

INGENIOUS IN ITS

SIMPLICITY

PLAY MOUNT

RETHINKING

TV MOUNT

FIREPLACE TV TO HIGH?NOT ANYMORE

TV UPS AND DOWNSA MARRIAGE OF MEDICAL & AV TECHNOLOGY

A TV FOR EXERCISEOMNIMOUNT PLAY 40

STANDING OR SITTINGTHIS TV IS ALWAYS AT THE RIGHT HEIGHT

LIFT MOUNT

A FLUSH MOUNT

WITH

VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT

OMNIMOUNT LIFT MOUNT – TOP POSITION

OMNIMOUNT LIFTLOWERED POSITION

SPEAKERS

MANY NEW

POSSIBILITIES

LEON CUSTOM

SOUND BAR

Custom built

Matched for size and color

SONANCE SELF SIZING SOUND BAR

Concealed sleeve in middle allow bar to be matched in width to TV

Less expensive than custom bar

Available in January

NILES CYNEMA SOUND FIELD

Each speaker (3) fits between studs

Flush mounted grille slides laterally to center under TV

NILES CYNEMA SOUND FIELDFRONT

Paintable Grille

Flat depth makes audio almost invisible

OLD STYLE IN-CEILING SPEAKERS

Big Bezels

Protruding Grilles

DISAPPEARING

IN-CEILING SPEAKERS

Minimal Bezel

Hugs The Wall

Paintable

A Word About Ceiling Speakers

› Vary in price from $300 to $800+

› Major upgrade in sound quality

› Most expensive to wire and install, approximately $300

› For kitchens and bathrooms most vendors offer duets– Left and right speaker in one enclosure

› If you are doing left, center, right in front of room,– It’s preferred that joists run left to right not front to back

OUTDOOR SPEAKERS

PORTABLE SPEAKERS

OUTDOOR SPEAKERS

PORTABLE SPEAKERS

OUTDOOR WIRELESS SPEAKERSSOUNDCAST - OUTCAST

PORTABLE WIRELESS SPEAKERSSOUNDCAST - MELODY

WHOLE HOUSE

MUSIC, RADIOTV SOUND

NO NEW WIRES

WELCOME TO SONOS

ALL YOUR MUSIC

MAXIMUM 32 ROOMS

SONOS REDIFINES

WHOLE HOUSE AUDIO

Up to 32 rooms connected wirelessly

Control via any Apple or Android Device

Can be used outdoors as long as wireless network is in tact

Less expensive than alternatives

More flexible / More fun

ALL YOU MUSIC AND RADIO IN

THE PALM OF YOUR HAND

Your music libraries from PCs, Macs, iPads, and iPhones

Every radio station in the world delivered through the internet

Pandora, XM Radio, Spotify

TV sound (sporting events / news, music channels

PLAY THE SAME MUSIC / RADIO EVERYWHEREPLAY SOMETHING / DIFFERENT EACH ROOM

SONOS PLAY BAR IT DOES

EVERYTHING

Amplifier built in to speaker

Enhances sound of every TV source

Includes every music source,

Controlled by any mobile device

PLAY THE SAME MUSIC / RADIO EVERYWHEREPLAY SOMETHING / DIFFERENT EACH ROOM

SONOS CONNECT

FOR EXISTING

AUDIO SYSTEMS

Works with every amp or receiver

Every Radio Station

Pandora

Stream From iPad

Perfect for kids & smaller rooms

Controlled by mobile devices

SONOS CONNECT

AMPDISAPPEARIN

GSPEAKERS

Perfect for powering concealed speakers in:

Master Bedroom

Bathroom

Laundry

Office

Can be used with any speakers but are usually used with disappearing in-wall / in-ceiling speakers

SMART HOMES

ARE THEY

A SMART IDEA?

NEWSFLASH

THE INTEGRATED LIFESTYLE

DOES SMART HOMES

IN PARTERSHIP WITH

SIGHT & SOUNDS

HOME AUTOMATIO

N BECOMING

MORE AFFORDABL

E

HOME AUTOMATION PLAYERS SHIFTING

› CONTROL4 JUST COMPLETES PUBLIC OFFERING– Big announcements with Hunter

Douglas– PowerRise family to be integrated

with Control 4 Software

› CRESTRON, AMX, STARTING TO GET A BEST DAYS BEHIND IT IMAGE

› EMERGENCE OF AFFORDABLE NEW PLAYERS BUILDING ON HOME ENTERTAINMENT APPS – Breaking the Control 4 Model– iRule– Roomie Remote

IRULE REMOTE

CONTROL APP

FROM HOME ENTERTAINME

NT TO LIGHTING,

LOCKS AND MORE

WEB ENABLED

SUBSYSTEMS DRIVING INTEREST

IN HOME

CONTROL

PREDICTION

THE WHOLE HOME

AUTOMATIONWON’T GO MAINSTREAM BEFORE

2016

QUESTIONS?

DISCUSSION