Kitchens have been around for centuries, however, it was not until post-civil war period that the majority of kitchen appliances were invented. The reason was that most people no longer had servants and housewives working alone in the kitchen needed culinary help. Also the advent of electricity greatly advanced the technology of labor saving kitchen appliances.

If you're having your kitchen built or remodeled, choosing the perfect appliances can be challenging. Your decorative style and the size of the kitchen will help you determine which cooking appliances will look and function best in the area.