Beyond 2000/Bernard Moray (continued from page 66) People are emphasizing easy living and comfort. Homes will become "safe havens" from the outside world. Video rentals, take- out food orders and mail-order sales will continue to increase because people are spending more time in their home. What will these cocoons of tomorrow look like? Most people will replace their formal dining areas with a comfort room that in- cludes recliners and customized furniture. The customized furniture will meet spe- cial needs. For example, a person with a back problem will have a customized chair designed to alleviate his pain. As people begin to entertain more guests and visitors in their home, they will also place a stronger emphasis on quality crafts- manship and furniture that lasts. The em- phasis on comfort doesn't just mean a switch from chrome and glass to leather and suede. Home furnishing styles of tomor- row also will reflect a slowdown from the frantic pace of the '80s and '90s. People will put their feet up more, grab the remote and connect to a new world of entertainment. An emphasis on quality craftsmanship. Electronics will modify our way of life. Family rooms will give way to larger media rooms, which will include elaborate enter- tainment centers and media centers that house larger televisions, video recorders and disk players. Changes in the workplace and advances in technology also will lead to more home offices that will include computers, fax ma- chines and the office technology of tomor- row. These offices will accommodate the increasing number of self-employed work- ers and telecommuters during the day, while serving as workrooms and homework areas for children in the evenings. If the future brings a leaner economy, the increase in living-room space will be offset by a decrease in the size of bedrooms. Overall, the homes of tomorrow will be elab- orate, comfortable and safe havens where people work, entertain and shop the Inter- net of the 21st century. GOING THE EXTRA MILE No, we aren't as close as Woodward Avenue.° So, every day, we drive farther to prove going the extra distance to Wood Motors makes a big difference in customer service. First, getting to our location can be as easy as dialing 1-800-WOOD-229. Award-winning people, like Paul Milgrim, Mercedes-Benz Star Sales Consultant with 18 years' experience, will work with you to determine how Wood Motors can go further to gain your satisfaction. And then, it is programs like "Yes, Fax Me A Car" that gives you the option of applying for and leasing a Mercedes-Benz within 24 hours by fax. Or maybe you would like Paul Milgrim to bring you a Mercedes to preview and test drive at your home or office. Or make an appointment to service your Mercedes with the Wood Motors Pickup and Delivery Program. A sales and service consultant will conveniently pick up your car, leave you with a Mercedes loaner and then return your car after service in tip-top condition including a hand car wash. And the Wood Motors Competitive Labor Rates Program insures that you receive competitive pricing on all maintenance and repairs. You will always feel confident that award-winning, trained Mercedes technicians use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts on your vehicle. When it comes to giving 100% and going the extra mile for your Mercedes, no one else in the Detroit area goes further. IT'S WORTH A CALL TO SEE. WOOD MOTORS Mercedes•Benz 15351 Gratiot Ave. (at 8 Mile) Detroit 1•800•WOOD229 STYLE • WINTER 1995 • 1 09