A sewing/ (reading) room off the master bedroom. It has NO storage, shelving or cabinets... spending time with a pencil, measuring tape and paper coming up with a solution that I know will provide both organization and inner peace...

They all play a part... but, far and away, the quality of the guests and a liberal supply of social lubricant seem to be the most important. I've been a guest at a party where the chicken was raw, the side burnt, and someone was injured during a racous game of spoons... and that night is one of many that is very fondly relived every time we see each other again.

You're missing one category: "Appropriate material for intended use". Because of that, I have to go with "quality". A quality product will be found at a quality showroom/company and they will have quality sales staff to ENSURE you have the APPROPRIATE material for the INTENDED USE. Quality costs money....because you have to have quality people to sell it APPROPRIATELY.

Call me cynical. I built a home with a reputable builder. This home cost $400k to build in the 90s. 3 yrs later- very wet home. Builder could care less. It cost me $25k to sue this builder to get the insurance money to rebuild my home. Other homes were also affected. This was due to incorrect installation of windows, improper flashing, inadequate gutter size etc. Consequences to my builder? None. When I called the builder's association, they didn't care. I filed with the bbb. My husband and I were both professionals. We did our homework. Most builders are in it to make profits. I have a great builder now in a new house. It is all about craftsmanship and attention to detail.