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# Minimum Standard
* A the most simple home that meets building code
* 7 1/2 - 8 foot ceilings
* Concrete or common brick exterior walls
* Drop ceiling
* Less than 10 light fixtures
### Bathrooms
* 1-2 bathrooms
* Minimal plastic bathtub or shower in one bathroom
### Kitchen
* Less than 10 linear feet of cabinets
* Laminate plastic countertop
* 4 inexpensive kitchen appliances
# Average Standard
* 8-9 foot ceilings
* Standard moldings & trim on walls
* Colored concrete or painted brick exterior walls
* Mirror sliding closet door
* About 12 light fixtures
### Bathrooms
* 1-2 bathrooms
* Minimal plastic bathtub or shower in one bathroom
### Kitchen
* 10-15 linear feet of cabinets
* 4 standard kitchen appliances
* Low cost acrylic or plastic countertop
* Breakfast bar or nook
# Good Standard
* 8-9 foot ceilings
* Walk-in closet in master bedroom
* Good quality brick or coated concrete exterior wall
* Some decorative details on walls
* Less than 10 light fixtures
### Bathrooms
* Less bathrooms than bedrooms
* Good quality tub in at least on bathroom
* At least one small window in each bathroom
### Kitchen
* 15-20 linear feet of cabinets
* 5 built-in kitchen appliances
* Low cost tile or acrylic countertops
* Breakfast bar or nook
# Best Standard
* Cathedral ceiling at entry
* Exterior walls with wood or masonry accents
* Hardwood floors or good carpet.
* Recessed lighting.
* Computer network & multiple TV outlets
### Bathrooms
* As many bathrooms as bedrooms
* Good quality plumbing fixtures
* Windows in bathrooms
### Kitchen
* 20-25 linear feet of cabinets
* 6 good (e.g. stainless steel) built-in appliances
* Stock granite, tile, or good acrylic countertops
* Desk and breakfast bar.
# Semi-luxury
* Custom designed by architect
* Great room with 12-16 foot ceiling
* Hardwood floors or good quality carpets. Marble or granite at entry.
* Ample recessed lighting
* Computer network & security system
### Bathrooms
* More bathrooms than bedrooms
* 4 or more good quality plumbing fixtures
* Windows in bathrooms
* Large tile showers
### Kitchen
* 25+ linear feet of cabinets
* 8 good (e.g. stainless steel) built-in appliances
* Synthetic stone or or high quality natural countertops
* Desk and breakfast bar
# Luxury
* Custom designed by architect
* Highly decorative interior moldings
* Inlaid hardwood or marble floors.
* Ample recessed lighting
* Computer network & security system
### Bathrooms
* More bathrooms than bedrooms
* Deluxe plumbing fixtures
* Windows in bathrooms
* Custom large showers
### Kitchen
* 30+ linear feet of cabinets
* 8 good (e.g. stainless steel) built-in appliances
* Highest quality stone countertops
* Desk and breakfast bar
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