Howard Decker thinks the kitchen is the most fascinating room in the house. Not for what is produced there, but for what the kitchen represents in architectural and social terms. “I spent 30 … ...

A new design book looks at 20th-century kitchens, from appliance to paint. By Florence Fabricant The post-World War II evolution of the American kitchen was not simply a matter of design and ...

At the dawn of the 20th century, kitchens had not even been part of the house for long. The reason, as William Manchester put it, was that people were "living in a world lit by fire." ...

Here's how US kitchens evolved over the 20th century. Kitchens in the early 20th century were elaborately decorated and had ornate, detailed appliances. Kitchen in the early 1900s.

In the 21st century, kitchens are often the hub of the family's life. Among early settlers, the cooking fire was also a place for gathering and socializing, as well as preparing food.

All display fixtures are genuine early to mid 20th century - refinished old kitchen cabinets, and a neat old gas stove in the window. Please be sure to get a shot of that stove, ...