Kitchens: Then and Now
Kitchens have come a long way since the 20th century – back then typically used for the sole purpose of preparing and cooking food in our home. Today, kitchens have evolved into one of the most social rooms in the house.
Historically, house design in North America and parts of Europe included a dining room to be separate from the kitchen. Often, the kitchen would be the smaller room separated by archways and enclosed in walls. Typically, these old traditional designs allowed for a small table to be placed in the kitchen for less-formal dining. Built-in-place cabinetry used to be considered more practical and there was not much desire or need for aesthetics. The kitchen archway would often lead to the dining room where family, or other formal dinner guests, were waiting. This 20th century custom has been replaced by open-concept design which adds functionality, aesthetic appeal, and an increase in value to your home.
In recent home remodeling trends, unnecessary partitions are often removed, as they are viewed as social barriers dividing the kitchen and formal dining areas. We now allow friends and family to engage in cooking and conversation in the kitchen instead of waiting in a completely different room. Our kitchens have become the focal point of our homes – they are now, in most cases, the biggest room in our homes. It shows our class, our social skill, and most important of all, our hospitality.
Kitchens are a wonderful way to represent your home and yourself. …
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