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50,000 BCE
500.000 b.C.
This time, the fire was discovered for the first time, in the sense that it was possible to tame it, taking advantage of some burning branch after a fire and then to maintain and preserve it. -
7000 BCE
7000 b.C.
Primitive cuisine underwent the first major modernization thanks to the invention of earthenware vessels in the near east, which allowed not only roasting food, but also cooking it, heating water, preparing soups... -
5000 BCE
5000 b.C.
With the Egyptians appear the first adobe furnaces that could roast foods homogeneously without getting to burn the piece as it used to happen by applying direct heat to one only area. -
1767
The first solar cooker was invented by Horace de Saussure. He did experiments with the greenhouse effect and also cooked with the sun. -
1802
The first gas cooker is created and the wood and charcoal fires are left behind because this form is more comfortable and clean mainly. -
1830
The iron stove appeared in 1830, was a great progress that allowed to concentrate the heat source on an iron box without having to place it in an open fireplace. -
1906
Electric kitchens burst into the market almost a century later. -
1915
In 1915 the thermostatic regulator of the oven appeared and from there also it changed the design of the kitchens making them by modules. -
1920's
Natural gas stoves are introduced, refrigerators become more popular. People begin to add detail to their kitchens in the form of rugs colored cabinets, and linoleum floors. Appliances are freestanding. -
1930's
Despite the difficulties of the great depression, kitchens become even more colorful and decorative. The first fridge with indoor storage is introduced. First introduced by GE in 1927, “the monitor top” refrigerator. -
1940's
Kitchens become even more decorative as people begin to display plants outside of the cabinets. Two tone kitchens are on trend. Built-in cabinets are introduced and quickly gain popularity. In 1947 the first built-in oven is invented, becoming the staple of modern kitchen. -
1950's
Kitchens move toward the front of the house making it a more social room easily accessible from the living room. Kitchen style becomes even more daring, as light pink, mint green and blue appliances are introduced, along with floral wallpaper. Refrigerators equipped with ice makers are introduced along with hand mixers, toaster ovens, and other appliances. -
1960's
As more women join the workforce, time-saving appliances become increasingly popular. Dishwashers and garbage disposals become must-have items. -
1970's
Stylish homeowners favor mustard and orange cabinets and gold appliances. For the first time, the sale of microwaves exceeds that of gas ranges. The first kitchen islands are introduced. -
1980's
Matching oak cabinets and floors become popular as kitchens grow in size. Kitchens include more shelving to display cookbooks. -
1990's
As kitchens become a space for entertaining, they grow even larger and open floor plans or “open concept” spaces become a go-to design. Appliances make a move towards durable stainless steel. -
2000's
Elegant granite countertops gain popularity, new countertop appliances: bread makers, hand mixers and food processors -
2010's
Kitchens begin to feature large ranged hoods and backsplashes. Place for social gatherings and a sign of status.
