HOME TECHNOLOGY AND TODAYS INTERIOR DESIGNER

THE LATEST HOME TECHNOLOGY TRENDS HOW THEY IMPACT CURRENT INTERIOR DESIGNS

Todays Technology Overview

Introduction An Aesthetic Approach To Home Technology
A Tour Of Possibilities

Technology Trends And Innovations

Common Challenges / Mistakes
Anticipating Client Needs Working With A Technology Designer

Solutions
Speakers Wireless Music Brackets / TV Boxes Low Voltage Wiring / Remote Controls

Smart Homes
Status Of market - Whos Who Hunter Douglas

Questions

The Integrated Lifestyle

7 Years Home Technology Design / Installation Focus on affordable, elegant home technology solutions ASID Board Member 3 Years NARI Silicon Valley - VP Public Relations Current 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

Home Owner Trends

Average number of TVs per household now 3+ Average number of PCs per household 2.1 Two person homes average 7 internet connected devices. Homes with 3 persons average 11 connected devices 63 % of 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 not widely adopted
Acceptance coming by individual products and Apps App based solutions challenging the traditional companies

Technology Use Growth Challenges Lifestyles

TVs affect room layouts, particularly seating

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 CUSTOM SOUND BAR

Wall Mounted TV Components In Closet Invisible Speakers Below TV

Paintable In-ceiling Speakers

AWKWARD ROOM LAYOUT

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 TV TV DISAPPEARS WHEN TURNED OFF

COLOR MATCHED SEURA HYDRA A REAL BEAUTY

90 DEGREE RULE TV VIEWING FROM ALL ANGLES TV CAN BE SEEN FROM ANYWHERE IN KITCHEN

TVs TODAY AND TOMORROW INCREASINGLY SMARTER, THINNER, CHEAPER

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE

Fewer, slimmer devices Invisible ceiling speakers TV extends 28 to face bed

END OF BED TV LIFT

Components 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

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 enclosure above TV Subwoofer in cabinet TV pulls out 26 to turn 70 degrees Custom sound bar allows sound to follow TV

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

Anticipating Client Needs

Its 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 specd 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 wont 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 DISPLAY
Flat edges around all sides Legs still not optimal for table top installations

COMPARING TODAYS TV SIZES - II

SUNBRITE ALL WEATHER TVS HEAT, 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 CABLES

Thin 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

VERSABOX ENABLES 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

NO MORE MULTIPLE REMOTES

TV WALL MOUNT EVOLUTION

MORE CHOICES FOR DESIGNERS

LOW PROFILE FULL MOTION TV MOUNTS

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

SANUS LOW PROFILE FULL MOTION TV MOUNT

Expect this category to expand rapidly

Support for larger TVs

NEW TV WALL 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 DOWNS A MARRIAGE OF MEDICAL & AV TECHNOLOGY

A TV FOR EXERCISE OMNIMOUNT PLAY 40

STANDING OR SITTING THIS TV IS ALWAYS AT THE RIGHT HEIGHT

LIFT MOUNT A FLUSH MOUNT WITH

VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT

OMNIMOUNT LIFT MOUNT TOP POSITION

OMNIMOUNT LIFT LOWERED 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 FIELD FRONT

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+

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,

Its preferred that joists run left to right not front to back

OUTDOOR SPEAKERS
PORTABLE SPEAKERS

OUTDOOR SPEAKERS
PORTABLE SPEAKERS

OUTDOOR WIRELESS SPEAKERS SOUNDCAST - OUTCAST

PORTABLE WIRELESS SPEAKERS SOUNDCAST - MELODY

WHOLE HOUSE MUSIC, RADIO TV 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 EVERYWHERE PLAY 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

SONOS PLAY 3
A complete music system with: 3 Speakers 3 Amplifiers Every Radio Station Pandora Stream From iPad Perfect for kids & smaller rooms Controlled by mobile devices

SONOS PLAY 5
A complete music system with: 5 Speakers 5 Amplifiers Every Radio Station Pandora Stream From iPad Perfect for kids & smaller rooms Controlled by mobile devices

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 AMP DISAPPEARING SPEAKERS

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 / inceiling speakers

SMART HOMES

ARE THEY A SMART IDEA?

HOME AUTOMATION BECOMING MORE AFFORDABLE

 CONTROL4 JUST COMPLETES PUBLIC OFFERING

HOME AUTOMATION PLAYERS SHIFTING

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 ENTERTAINMENT TO LIGHTING, LOCKS AND MORE

WEB ENABLED SUBSYSTEMS DRIVING INTEREST IN HOME CONTROL

PREDICTION THE WHOLE HOME CONTROL WONT GO MAINSTREAM UNTIL 2015

QUESTIONS? DISCUSSION