HOME TECHNOLOGY AND
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