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Old 06-16-2010, 03:55 PM
 
Location: Prospect, KY
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Those horrid cheap looking iron wall sculptures from China as seen at all the discount stores. A dozen throw pillows on a bed, big fake dusty plants above kitchen cabinets, tiny bedroom closets, big open ceiling monstrosities that cost a fortune to cool and heat and have horrible acoustics, cookie-cutter subdivision houses with front garages (garages with house attached), treeless streets, streets without sidewalks, an accent wall in every room. Heavy scary Victorian furniture with gargoyles.
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Old 06-16-2010, 05:31 PM
 
Location: Houston, Texas
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I wish the economic depression would go out of style so that buying houses would come back into style.
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Old 06-16-2010, 05:51 PM
 
Location: Johns Creek, GA
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I wish the economic depression would go out of style so that buying houses would come back into style.

Oh! I like that one.
I could use a little more jingle in my pocket.
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Old 06-16-2010, 06:12 PM
 
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Cookie cutter subdivisions where there are only 3-4 models and 2 paint colors.

Four wheel drive raised vehicles with spotless chrome brush guards that only see off road time if the driver accidentally backs up on the lawn.

Car stereos blaring so loudly your teeth vibrate when you're 3 cars away.
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Old 06-16-2010, 06:22 PM
 
Location: Coastal Georgia
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Vessel sinks
Fake shutters
Vinyl siding
wall to wall carpet
fake plants
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Old 06-16-2010, 06:24 PM
 
Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Fla
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When thinking of counter-tops, I wish granite counter tops would go out of style. I watch these home shows and I can't believe that it's deal breaker for some buyers if the house doesn't have granite somewhere in there! It's gorgeous- don't get me wrong but it some people make it seem like this is the ONLY thing that should be allowed in the kitchen. LOL. Stainless steel appliances just rub me the wrong way. I'm ok with basic black or classic white but too much stainless steel makes it look like I'm visiting a cafeteria or something. Also, I can't stand cheap laminate flooring. I've seen some that'll give real wood a run for the money but most of it looks and 'feels' fake.
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Old 06-16-2010, 06:28 PM
 
Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Fla
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Those horrid cheap looking iron wall sculptures from China as seen at all the discount stores. A dozen throw pillows on a bed, big fake dusty plants above kitchen cabinets, tiny bedroom closets, big open ceiling monstrosities that cost a fortune to cool and heat and have horrible acoustics, cookie-cutter subdivision houses with front garages (garages with house attached), treeless streets, streets without sidewalks, an accent wall in every room. Heavy scary Victorian furniture with gargoyles.
...garages with houses attached. Finally! I'm not the only one who wishes these things would just go away.
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Old 06-16-2010, 06:36 PM
 
Location: Declezville, CA
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Travertine
Stainless steel
Granite countertops
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Old 06-16-2010, 06:38 PM
 
Location: Declezville, CA
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Vessel sinks
And those.
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Old 06-16-2010, 09:44 PM
 
Location: here
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"I wish _______ would go out of style"

Flannel boxers
Coat & tie
Shoes with laces
Fedora hats
"Size matters"

Oh wait, house style...
"Size matters"
Mudrooms that are laundry rooms
Laundry rooms that are mud rooms
Formal Living rooms that are to "look at"
Single story foyers- even on on ranch (think, you'll figure it out!).
Master bedrooms that are to small for furniture (think, you'll figure that one out too!).
Jetted tubs that don't get used. Why? Because they're too damn small, too damn shallow,
and don't stay hot (all of which is obtainable for mucho denaro)
Poorly designed structured wiring (i.e. locations of outlets)- believe me it happens!
Brass, pewter, ORB, brushed nichel, polished nichel, chrome, and wrought iron door hardware-
I want Star Trek doors.
Any and every counter top material ever thought of. There should only be one- surgical S/S.

It could go on for ever...
... did I mention "size matters"?
I REALLY want a mud room/laundry room. Seems very functional and a strange thing to want to go away.

I think you named every kind of door hardware I know. What DO you like?
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