Outdoor kitchens, living rooms
Smaller living rooms, bigger family rooms off the kitchen
Commercial-like kitchens, stainless steel appliances
Two sinks, two ovens in the kitchen
Kitchen islands
Raised breakfast bars
Corian and granite countertops
Large, ornate stovetop fan hoods
Two toilets, two sinks, two shower heads in the master bath
Elaborate closet organization systems
Emerging Trends of 2003:
Bamboo floors
Slate floors
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In the West, the return of linoleum floors
Simple, stark area rugs from the Far East, as opposed to ornate Oriental rugs
Homework nooks for the kids, either off the kitchen or upstairs hallway
Gaming tables — checkers, bridge on the way back