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In 1879, Maria Parloa published "First Principles of Household Mangement and Cookery" which was the first book to discuss household management.
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In 1900, the economy was strong and prices were low. It was a good time to be a consumer.
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Ellen H Richards guided discussions about scientific analysis and household management at a conference in New York.
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By 1910, the automobile had completely changed the way of life.
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The period from 1885 to 1915 was a time of massive transformation. All the really major innovations came in during this time.
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Author Christine Fredrick toured the United States and Europe on the lecture circuit discussing the new scientific methods of efficient home management and household production. Fredrick designed a model kitchen in her home that is on display at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.
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By 1920, Chrome, Metal, and Glass were the primary products used in homes.
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Author Lillian Gilbreth toured the United States and Europe on the lecture circuit discussing new scientific methods of efficient home management and household production. She and her husband had twelve children which were portrayed in the book "Cheaper by the Dozen."
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Central Air-Conditioning was the primary source of cooling homes.
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Students graduated from high school and then went to work in towns and factories
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By the 1950s, most homes had indoor plumbing, electricity, a modern kitchen, and laundry equipment.
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New ranch style homes with large picture windows in the front were the new style.
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In 1954, the first Swanson TV Dinner was sold.
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Fondue pots, shag rugs, conversation pits in living rooms, and barbecue pits became the new style. Bright colors filled homes as well as color televisions.
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In the 1970s and the 1980s, country style decor, quilts, and collectibles became popular.
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In the 1990s, computer and appliance technology filled households.
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18 percent of households had three-car garages in 2001.
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By 2006, the average new American home was 2,434 square feet with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Computers, cell phones, and the Internet have all be introduced to the American families.
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After 2010, home design focused on the new concept of 'going green'.
