WWW.SElifestyle.COM · MAY 2010 · SOUTHEAST Lifestyle 3 Glimpses into the Future of Interior Design by Denise H. Osborne safety and security and home health care. There is a resurgence of univer'm returning from the fur- sal design, sometimes called barrierniture market just in time free design. More and more emphato give you a recap from sis is being placed on sustainability, a designer's perspective, re-purposing and green. This trend and it was a very educational mar- embraces the concept of being good stewards of the enket this year for me. vironment. Michael Payne, inteOne interestrior designer from the One statistic we found ing statistic that we HGTV show, "Designing for the Sexes," interesting, it took 38 found interesting is Candice Olsen from years for the radio to that it took 38 years for the radio to reach "Divine Design," and of course, Ty Pennington reach 50 million viewers, 50 million viewers, from "Extreme Make- 13 years for TV, 3 years 13 years for TV, 3 years for the iPod, over" were just a few of the headliners that for the iPod, and only 2 and only 2 years could be seen up close years for Facebook to be for Facebook to be and talked to. Designseen by that viewing au- seen by that viewing audience. This ers, such as Clodagh, electronic trend will brought a glimpse into dience. continue. The avthe future of design. erage individual will We were enlightened with the advances of technology be spending 15 years longer in their and the impact of this new integration home, so good design is essential. We are also being asked to think in our spaces that will affect the future design process. New technology will differently about how we really live allow more freedom of movement and and work in our space. And to demore creative use of space. This will sign based on the client's needs and include new ways for aging in place, lifestyle, versus the traditional living I room, dining room, kitchen, bedrooms and baths. We previewed a new book, not out yet, about rightsizing the home. More thought was given to the places where we work, play, gather, relax, eat and sleep. Making a space more functional and user-friendly, rather than just "pretty," seemed to be the order of the week. We were also given ideas for creating a more healthy living space by looking at all systems that are utilized in a home. As one ages, air and sunshine are essential, so it is important to analyze air exchanges. Windows must be able to open. More thought is being given to the quality of products than the quantity. Color and color harmony, with the impact of how one feels, was a hot topic, as it is HGTV designer Michael Payne with book every market. Quality of life, and life-enhanc- winner, BreeAnn Parnell. ing designs, bring balance into that the message was loud and clear. people's lives. One designer said she "Simplify the problems of life." likes to walk through a space and do Denise H. Osborne, AIDP, IDS, a "smile" count. How many smiles do CQRID Certified you have in your home? So, while Accessory Design Services.com listening to a number of well-known is located in Pleasant Garden, North names in the industry, it was apparent Carolina. Denise H. Osborne posing with HGTV designer Candice Olsen Of "Divine Design.