1927: Introducing The Refrigerator
Despite the fact that the refrigerator was invented in 1911, most Americans did not have one until 1927. Previously, they had an icebox that was maintained cold by big chunks of ice. Kitchens began to use electrical appliances in the late 1920s. Toasters and waffle irons were considered kitchen luxury that many households kept on their dining room tables. The focus of the decade was sanitation, and many Americans converted to built-in sinks and gas ranges.
1927 Introducing The Refrigerator
1930s: Becoming More Up-To-Date
Kitchens began to modernize in the 1930s, thanks in part to the German modern design school Bauhaus. Stoves and sinks were incorporated into counters that were significantly longer than those of the 1920s. Some cabinets were built-in, but there was also a thriving market for free-standing cabinets. As the number of servants in houses decreased, owners spent more time in their kitchens. Designers prioritized efficiency. Burners were hidden beneath worktops, ironing boards were folded out of the wall, and sinks were strategically placed near stoves.
1930s Becoming More Up-To-Date
