The Evolution of Modern Kitchen Design, Part 1
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Regarding the emphasis on chairs, may I say the Mothers were washing, ironing, shopping and preparing wholes meals and probably a pudding for a much bigger family of young children unlike now. Those women like my mother were working nonstop weekly, I know I am 72 and the last of 10 children! PS at night when resting she was knitting all our wollen cardigans!!
Our moms and grandmas worked their butts off - no question about it. đ
My mother knitted all our hats and mittens.....
They also did mending. My mother and grandmother also sewed most of our clothing. My grandmother worked in a men's suit factory during the Depression and my mom worked at the local newspaper.
Goodness makes me want to go out and get me a stool . I love looking at old kitchens .
I agree. My grandmother used a stool. As a child, I remember the kitchens being so hot in the summer. My grandmother would go to the porch (or a chair under a shade tree) to shell beans or peel potatoes, fruit, etc.
YES! Whatever happened to the common sense of sitting at a table instead of standing at a counter that was designed for women who were, on average, two full inches shorter than we are? Can you imagine a woman 5'8" or 5'9" leaning over a too-short countertop for hours? The only people who could get behind that plan are the chiropractors. đđđ
WOW!!! This topic certainly brought memories back...even a few tears. I clearly remember my Italian great-grandparents, grandparents, great aunts and parent's kitchens...the grape arbors, chickens, pigs, gardens, constant sauces simmering, food being put up, wine being pressed, big sunny yards...all simple clean food make with care and love...I credit them for my joy of slow cooking.
Wonderful!!! Sue, you've made my day with this vlog! Thank you xx I have fabulous memories of sitting at the table in my Grammas kitchen as a child with my milk (or hot chocolate in winter) and toast while she did her laundry in the deeper of her two side by side "Belfast" sinks. One sink was deep and the other much more shallow and there was a huge "wringer" in the middle to pull the clothes through to take out excess water. I still own my sweet Grammas "wash board" that she used, it's one of my dearest treasures. While she worked she used to chat away to me. I loved those afternoons with my Gramma and I miss her so much. When My Husband and myself moved into our first wee flat (apartment) after we got married, my dear Father bought me a twin tub washing machine and I felt like I was the Queen herself! How could I own such a precious thing!! Such happy memories and today as I watched your video they all flooded back. Thank you Sue, you made me cry (but in a good way) sending mountains of hugs from Scotland xx
You brought back so many good memories, thank you for sharing yours.
Wow - such a sweet thing to share with us. I did much the same with my grandmother in northern Massachusetts. I still remember helping her bathe my baby cousin in that deep laundry sink in the kitchen. đđđ
@@dloveofgod8269 What a lovely, lovely comment to find waiting for meâ€Thank you so much x You know I've been thinking most of this afternoon, since watching Sue's video, so many memories making me smile. We are all of us blessed, don't you think? Those of us who are lucky enough to share these wonderful memories, all of them collected in a time before everyone was distracted by phones or tablets or games systems.
The joy of just spending a few hours with your Mum or Gramma while she did laundry, or helping on baking day. All of those hours listening to stories of her childhood in a kitchen that I can't ever remember being cold, not even in the (back then) bitterly cold Scottish winters. As a child I read such a lot (I got that from Gramma, she took me to the library when i was 9 years old and signed to be responsible for my getting my own junior library card) and would have probably loved the internet back then but I'm so, so grateful that there was no "screen time" to rob any of us of that time with them (thankfully) and they'll never really be lost to us. They live on in those memories. All it takes to be with them again is to close our eyes and there we are again, sitting at the table in Grammas kitchen with her laughs and happy chatter đ Sending you so, so many hugs, this is such a lovely community and I'm so glad I found Sue's channel, hugs always xx
@@RosiesCottageBlog thank you so much for your sweet words & precious memories. I too have gone down memory lane. My mom & grandmother both born in upstate NY yet my grandmother's family was from western Europe. I was able to visit the house my mother & grandmother were raised in; though only outside I still picture the kitchen at my grandmother's. She'd put me on the counter while she washed dishes & we sat at small kitchen table, so many memories. đ
@@suemeonyoutube đI remember my baby sister being bathed in the sink too! Oh my!! Another precious memory. Nappies being pegged outside, a whole line of them sometimes. Terry towelling nappies, never disposables. I wasn't allowed to help bath her but I could fetch a terry nappy, her wee vest and baby grow and booties đ I look back Sue and while I know we had so much less back then (in possessions) it feels as if we had so much more. It really does make me sad that wee ones are growing up without these memories, without their Grammas stories, instead being buried in their screen time while so much precious time with loved ones just rushes past. I can't wait to see part two of your series, thank you for letting me be here and share in your wonderful community. Hugs always xx
I loved watching this! One of my favorite things to look for in antiques shops is old booklets and brochures that have photos like these. I have one from the 30s (I think) that shows an all-new electric kitchen, and it's fascinating. It had a dishwasher insert for the kitchen sink, which I thought was genius. Now I'm in the mood to go and look for my little brochures!
I, too, love that sort of thing. Yes, go get those brochures... đ
I enjoyed watching this video. When I was a child (in the 60s) some of my relatives still used hoosier cabinets. I would say before the 1950s, mortgages were much harder to get, and many people rented their whole lives. Hoosier cabinets made sense, because you could take your kitchen set up with you when you moved.
I remember in the early 60's my Mother had a double sink with a wringer in the middle, everything was hand washed and put through the wringer then hung outside to dry. Even bedding had to be done that way and that was in the days before duvets, it was sheets and wool blankets. I can even remember as a toddler being put in the big deep sink, like it was a bath and washed before bedtime it was big enough and deep enough to sit right down in it. There were 7 of us I don't know how my Mother managed but that was the way most people lived back then, all I know is that thinking back to that makes me appreciate my washing machine even more, in fact I'm tempted to go through and plant a big kiss on it and shout hallelujah. :)
My grandmother's Hoosier cabinet bought for 10 dollars, when my grandparent's set up housekeeping ( as the older folks said) was in her kitchen her whole life ! They were built to last . Love that linoleum of the day . I'm lucky to have a older apartment now with the maple double glass front cabinets and double draws under. And I wish the double porcelain sink was still in it. They don't build em like they used to. Great show Sue .
@@lightmarker3146 That's why you should always keep your eyes peeled for those nice old porcelain-clad cast iron sinks. đ
Omg. I absolutely adore Hoosier cabinets
Judging by the comments, you are not alone. đ
Kitchen history is one of my most favourite topics, it's so interesting the magnitude of change that has occurred, especially technologically.
This was so interesting. I'm glad there is a part two coming. I may have to consider work seating when I plan my dream kitchen.
Good afternoon. When I was a child, my mom took me to Disney World when the family went on a business trip with my dad to Florida. General Electric had an exhibit called, "We bring good things to life" and it showed a couple through the decades in the kitchen showing off how the kitchen became modernized over time. The dress of the man and woman (style and fashion) changed as the kitchen products and layout changed. My mom and I loved it. I helped her cook and bake every day starting very young. I especially loved to bake and still do to today. Thanks for the memory, Sue.
The Carousel of Progress by GE! It was always a must see attraction when we went to Disney World. I loved watching all the changes too.
@@ColleenHarriganStaver Yes. I do not remember the year that I saw it. I had a grandma in Miami and we always took vacations there.
Fascinating. I especially love the built-in booth which is so cozy. Modern kitchens are often very cold especially with all the stainless steel.
Those eating booths - they called them breakfast nooks - were around from the 20's right up through the 50's. By the 60's they had fallen out of fashion. They are wonderful - it's like a little private slice of cozy space for a cup of coffee or doing a bit of paperwork. Too bad they are not around anymore... đ
Me too. To me, modern Breakfast bars invoke the feeling of grab & go grazing .. But the built -in booth invites conversation while eating or somewhere out of the way to do your paperwork or other little chores while catching a cuppa and taking the weight off your feet. I'd love one!
This was fascinating, Sue. Iâm a historic tax credit consultant and I always appreciate when Iâm fortunate enough to see an original intact kitchen or any room for that matter. Bathrooms are also interesting. đ
I am surprised there is no mention of Lillian Moller Gilbreth, an industrial engineer by training and originator of the job we now call "Efficiency Expert." She designed the triangular arrangement of the modern kitchen: Stove on one wall, Refrigerator opposite, and the sink in between. Another Gilbreth innovation was the shelving built into the refrigerator door, which we still use in modern refrigerators. She designed the first ergonomic chair, the office cubicle, and many other things. We use her inventions all the time without being aware of it. I am surprised she is not mentioned here, when her work is being talked about!
Hi Sue. I have really enjoyed your recent home decorating series. Iâm a visual learner so this presentation really helped me. You were also discussing one of my favorite subjects, the kitchen. Ezra would be proud!
Hi, Kiley! I am not at all surprised that you are a visual learner - most artists are. I suppose you have to be... đ
I found this so interesting. I remember the kitchen I grew up in - house over 100 years old. Was the whole width of the house. A very large room. Very little counter and actual cupboard space. My Mom had added a separate baking table near the pantry where she rolled out dough etc. Very large eating table in the middle of the room - separate from dining room. Separate utility table with drawers by the back door to the shed where the meat grinder was and winter hats, mitts etc storage. Wringer washing machine by wall in middle beside a well used rocking chair. Couch, blackboard and children play area in one corner beside the fridge. Separate ironing area with ironing board and dresser storage near the door to the dinning room. Lots of windows and hooks on walls - especially by pantry and back door. Pantry led to stairs to cellar where I believe animals were originally kept and lots of preserves were stored. It was truly a working space. I have many fond memories of that room to this day. Very informative and well researched as always, Sue. Thanks for taking me back.
I love Hoosier Cabnets!!!! Its my dream to own one!!!! Cool video!!!! Soooo interesting!!!
Hoosier cabinets are all over the place here in PA where I live. The nice ones can be pricey, but if you're willing to do a bit of repainting, you can get some great deals. đ
Loved this Sue, and loved the format. I found you because of your Just Chatting series- which was basically all I watched until curiosity got the better of me.......love this, thank you!
So glad we've won you over to the Dark Side. đđđ
I grew up in a neighborhood that was primarily developed in 20s and 30s. By the time my family moved in (1961), many kichens had been renovated but a few remained with features intact, like my home's cabinetry. I see some very familiar elements in the terrific pictures and photos from my yesteryear. A treat!
After getting notified of part 4 I finally decided OK, I will start at the beginning and see what I think beginning at part 1. I am only to storage in the Hoosier cabinet and my interest is captured.
It's too long of a story to get into but when we rebuilt the kitchen on our old farmhouse, I knew I wanted a large pantry and we also have a wood burning cook stove in addition to our regular stove. But I'm pretty sure after watching Sue's series of kitchens I'm going to wish I had incorporated more vintage kitchen into my kitchen. Especially the bins for baking supplies.
Much of my afternoons are spent in the kitchen getting supper ready,
And during canning season entire days are spent there. It's my favorite room in my house.
I found this video extremely interesting. I never knew women used to sit down to do all the kitchen chores. That shocks me for some reason !! I enjoyed seeing all the different pictures of the evolution of the kitchen.
I find it interesting that in some parts of Europe you get an empty room for your kitchen as everyone moves the kitchen, including the sink, to their new home and the new home buying has to either bring theirs or purchase the items to build a new kitchen in the home !!
The parrot cage above the breakfast nook reminds me of the psittacosis pandemic of 1929- 1930. Citing this, our family friend who was a nurse used to say to you if you were in a bad mood, 'who pissed in your oatmeal?'
I was a Home Economics teacher and I collect old Home Ec. books about home and kitchen design. University Home Economics Departments, especially in the farming states researched and experimented with efficient design. A farmer's wife needed to be in the kitchen before sun up as her husband and family needed to be in the fields as soon as there was sufficient daylight. Once breakfast was finished she began to prepare for one or two large meals. In the Summer and Fall she was also preserving food for the Winter. Today with our modern conveniences we accomplish tasks in a small fraction of the time our ancestors needed. I had never noticed the chair or stool in every picture. I can see how they were a necessary kitchen fixture. Today's kitchens are designed to show off expensive cabinets and less about efficiency.
Kitchens part one was wonderful! What a fun way to spend a rainy Saturday afternoon!! Thanks Sueđč
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Love the ironing board is stored in the wall recess. My Granny had that
I love this Sue! I think youâve hit a home run with showing the evolution of the modern kitchen. I do miss seeing you though. The slides are fascinating though.
Hi from the UK.
Really enjoyed watching this video, it brought back memories from my childhood. I was born in 1952 and vividly remember our version of your Hoosier. Our was not as wide as the American counterpart but boy could it store a lot ! Mum used it until the late sixties. Very interesting video, this is the first info vid of yours I've watched but it won't be the last. Thank you Sue.
A series on the kitchen evolution thank you so much itâs so interesting
Hoosiers are so cool...and the different variety of them is amazing. I inherited my grandma's 1929 Sellers Hoosier, tho, she only had the top. I've been slowly collecting the pieces that would have come with it originally (Triple-Skip pattern), while keeping an eye out for the bottom cabinet half, too. I also inherited her table that has spring slide-out leaves on each side. It's wonderful!â€đŻ
I love this series! Thank you.
The images remind me of my grandmothers kitchen in the 1950s, probably built in 1930s.
She had the white stone/glazed sink with wooden draining board. She scrubbed the draining board with hard Sunlight soap. I donât know if you had that in USA? Her kitchen always smelled of it! She also hand washed some small clothes with Sunlight.
The pictures bring back that lovely fresh clean smell to me! đ·
So interesting. I remember my grandparentsâ wood burning stove. The kitchen was always warm! It is so funny that the ladies would sit on stools while working. Love your interesting channel. â€ïžđș
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One of my favorite pastimes is property shopping and I find myself judging the home mostly on kitchen aesthetics. Iâm very aware itâs not necessarily function Iâm after but Iâm a total sucker for nostalgic charm! I spend hours each day cooking in a kitchen thatâs not all that handy or laid out all that well!
Then you are the very person I am aiming this series at. I love old stuff - and I'm willing to sacrifice a little (but just a little) convenience to get it. But the truth is we are all working in our grandmothers' kitchens today, and there's no need of it. We can - and should - customize wherever and whenever we can. đ
Farmhouse Vernacular channel did an amazing series on her kitchen research when she was doing her own. I loved learning about the furniture that was used before kitchen cabinets were a thing and what they found when they stripped their walls and discovered the original floor plan.
Love my Hoosier cabinet. It sits in my dining room. My moms kitchen was pink and black in the sixties.
Ha-ha! One of the kitchens I am going to show for the 1960's segment is pink. đđđ
The picture with woodstove and woman sitting at white table shows a pastry table, it would have a white enamel metal top, or marble slab to keep pastry cool on baking day. In 1950s London my Mother had one it was freestanding.
The porcelain tables are my favorites for baking and rolling any pie crusts on . They don't stick if floured . And some of the patterns the tables had were interesting.
We had porcelain-topped tables here in the US for eating, and I've even seen some intended for use in the living room as end tables. They were easy to clean and very decorative. đ
I love these videos, Iâm learning so much about why my 1920 house is the way it is. Itâs great to finally get some answers!
My grandma had a 1950's fridge (Vintage Mid-Century GE Wall Hanging Refrigerator Freezer) that hung from the ceiling. It was pesto-bizmal pink and worked till the late 90's. She didn't follow the install directions, she hung it from the ceiling, and had a dry goods cabinet on the back, this allowed servicemen to work on it as needed. The ones that were mounted on the wall, had to be removed from the wall in order to be serviced, too labor intense. My grandma loved it as it gave more counter space. đ
When I was doing our home health nursing rotation in nursing school we visited many homes in central PA farm country. Some of those kitchens were like time capsules just like these kitchens. Meticulously cared for and pristine but much like they would have been back in the forties and fifties
Ms.Sue, Thanks for the stroll down memory lane & Sharing your knowledge w/me (us). I really enjoyed watching this video. đž
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Like your format for this video, it makes sense to have a slideshow of pictures to match the topic at hand. Lately been looking at older kitchen designs so this video will be handy.
Reminds me of Farmhouse Vernacular, Paige there also went into detail of what she called âunfittedâ kitchens, kitchens that didnât have built in cabinetry like our kitchens do today. Really like the idea of having a Hoosier cabinet or something similar, as studying these kitchen designs have made me realize that for the last decades, the average kitchen might be more cohesive design but the functions have lost the main priority in certain areas.
Canât wait to see the next video!
I wish some of the older items were incorporated into our current style of kitchen. Newer is not always better.
Love having the pictures. Thank you.
Thank you, Sue! This was a fascinating look at history! I had no idea they typically worked while seated, and appreciated seeing all the photos and drawings.
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Sue, I also follow Farmhouse Vernacular 's channel.
She rebuilt/restored their victorian era farmhouse kitchen, back to what it would be like in that era.
Her home is beautiful and filled with interesting antiques, too.
Your trip through the different time periods have been entertaining and enjoyable.
Happy Saturday Sue. Love this kind of stuff đ„°đđ»đŹđ§
Thank you. I love this stuff, too. And there's a method to the madness - I am eventually hoping to encourage people to start customizing their kitchens for themselves and their own use, rather than sticking with the designs that were created for the 5'2" stay-at-home mom back in the 1940's. đ
@@suemeonyoutube We are currently in the final stages of designing our new kitchen ⊠so I canât wait for tomorrow! I might have to have a re think! đ±đ Have a great rest of your day đ„°
My grandmother used her Hoosier cabinet until 1968 when she had her kirchen remodeled. I hated the renovation. I loved the Hoosier with all the little clips to open and shut and the flour containers and root vegetable containers. Grandma W also ground all of her meat from the butcher herself, just like it shows. She continued to so after the renovation.
The thing that I missed the absolute most after her fancy fancy renovation was the loss of the massive farm sink which could have bathed an adult, if they cared to do so. It was used as a both wet and dry sink and was oh so handy. I have never understood why we have small sinks. The modern" farm"sinks are not quite the real deal but very close. The classification as "farm" sink is a misnomer. Large sinks were used in urban and rural kitchens. Large homes belonging to the rich had magnificent sinks.
I really enjoyed how you did this, Sue! Very informational and entertaining.
I love this..I wish I had a Hooiser cabinet..I'm settling for a kitchen island đhopefully soon.
I was just telling someone else that we have them by the dozens here in southern PA. If you have the chance to get to our area, you should check them out. đ
Hi Sue, this was fascinating because both my grandparents had different types of layouts in their kitchens, which were modified over the years, yet had the same âbonesâ. No upper cabinets, separate one piece sinks, always a table and stools for seating. Also when they incorporated a refrigerator it was one of those behemoth models which had a big heavy door and handle and it made interesting noises and vibrations. If I close my eyes I can still see every piece, stove, separate cabinets etc. My Italian grandmother and I would make the Sunday dinner sitting down at a table in the kitchen, I hadnât given it a thought historically until you spoke about it today because thatâs how we always did it! Thanks for this, how wonderful. Cheers,Pat
Very interesting, thanks Sue x
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So interesting Sue. I ALWAYS wanted to have a Hoosier cabinet for my kitchen. I was always sorry that didnât happen.
I've gotten so many comments about Hoosier cabinets on this video - I had no idea people loved them so much. đ
This is so interesting, Sue!! I just loved seeing all of these neat kitchen creations! I am sending this video to a few women I work with that will really enjoy it! đ€đœđłâïž
Thanks Sue! Very interesting video!
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Very interesting and informative. Thank you teacher!
My grandparents had and used a hoosier cabinet in the 1960's, it was a light green color. They did not have indoor plumbing either.
LOVED these videos. Thank you!
Fascinating!
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TOTAL visual learner here! Thank you, Sue! I love it.
Bonjour Sue en France nous avions Ă©normĂ©ment de retard sur le confort de la cuisine par rapport aux đșđž . La cuisine nâa sans doute pas plus de 50 ans! Il y avait juste un Ă©vier, une table avec chaises et un grand buffet. La cuisine intĂ©grĂ©e existe depuis les annĂ©es 70 pour le plus riches. Merci pour cette vidĂ©o et bon dimanche đ
This is super interesting to me. Thank you.
I wonder if that compact British kitchen design was for an apartment. The tiny stove reminds me of my first apartment's stove and I had a double drainer kitchen sink like what I think is in the photo. I ended up using one end as my chopping board. Nothing else was included, so my low chest of drawers became my staging counter. A short partial wall was all that kept the kitchen from being part of the living. LOL with some nostalgia!
Loved this! The heart of a home through the years....I've seen those cabinets but did not know they were called Hoosier cabinets. I just love the days from the late 1800s-1940s
This was brilliant. Thank You!
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Thank you, I really enjoyed this.
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Hello Sue! Great video. I did miss seeing more of you. Lovely slideshow. We're having snow today after temps in 60s dropped to 20s & teens.
Brrr. I have to say I enjoyed seeing these kitchens where some remind me of my childhood in 50s, 60s. I have lived in homes with my favorite sinks still being the big porcelain ones. The cabinet pictures & drawings were great.
I look forward to tomorrow. Stay warm. Best wishes to you and Audie!
The weather is the same here. I was out yesterday in my shirt sleeves, and I woke up this morning to 3" of snow. đđđ
Transom window over the door. Had this in college. Then transom were found to be fire hazards
Boarded them up
Gave a really good draft.
Thank you for sharing these pictures. So interesting to see differences through the years.
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Thank you Sue for this enjoyable video on kitchens. I actually remember some of those items from the 40âs. Look forward to part 2.
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LOVE this! Thank you.
I'm almost 70; except for peeling potatoes, sitting while working in the kitchen would be seen as super lazy, and would have gotten me a smack on the head. Nor my grandmother or my mother did that ever.
The petite stuff on the UK picture: it looks like it was in an attik. Just after WWII there was not enough housing, and homes were occupied by multiple families. In Europe,
Could be. Overall, their living spaces in Europe are considerably smaller than ours. The Aussies have the largest living spaces, and we come in second. đ
@@suemeonyoutube but nobody has kitchens like we do in the USA!đșđž
I wish my sink were open underneath. I have a bad lower back and it hurts to stand and do dishes. My modern kitchen has built in cabinetry under the sink....no place to put my feet and knees if I sat on a stool. I also wish I had space for a working table in the kitchen to sit and prep food.
We need to change our thinking about our kitchens and start making them work FOR us instead of AGAINST us. đ
The top back support on the chairs is precursor to 1950s style.
hey you mentioned Harriet Beecher Stowe. She's a great great relative of mine.
Wow what a great show! A nice departure from those other 2 nutjobs! Btw do you have any pictures of what a 1928 dutch colonial, which I own, kitchen and bath looked like? I can't find any online...thanks a bunch and for making my evenings more pleasant...God bless âĄ
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I have to say the drawn kitchen you said was 1910 to 1920. I feel it's 10- 15 older. With the first kitchen aid prototype mixer
I love old kitchens, they were so efficient, have plenty of counter space and storage space and a pantry! Cabinets went to the ceiling and were meant for storage, not as a designer element. I hate wasted space, to me these new designer kitchens are less about function then appearance - and my goodness, who needs a kitchen the size of a master bedroom? As I am watching this, on my right are the thumbnails for other viewing options - and there sits - "Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance" - CZcams movie made in 2018 - oh gag!
Let me give you a couple of suggestions - The Closet Historian and Evelyn Wood. They are two women who have sewing channels on CZcams. And don't worry if you don't sew - they also do vintage fashion videos. đ
I love looking at old houses and kitchen design. There seems to be one design error in the kitchen where the woman is peeling potatoes seated at the sink. Look at the oven doors that are against the far wall. They cannot be opened fully without moving the kitchen table and chairs.
Thank you Sue. Iâm usually a âjust chattingâ woman, but this is of interest to me. I wonder if you are familiar with the English range called an Aga?
When I was in Germany they only had the Hoover cabinet in my kitchen. Not much space at all.
I have my momâs and grandmotherâs paneled thistle collection. Is it worth trying to sell the items or just donate them?
5'3" and I can't reach half my cabinets lol
Me too! Lol . I don't get it . People are still short! I am! Many are!! In fact alot of people are, especially with high asian populations, why are sinks taller now? We aren't all Dutch!!! I don't get it at all! Chinese literally own all the new cheaply shady built, expensive apartments in Australia ... They are not tall and most people who rent from them aren't, either.. so I don't get it at all!!! Sinks /benches are definitely higher now. The men should be doing dishes and cooking obviously... cause it's more suited to their heights over 5'5
That's why stools were/ are a must for civilized living. Can't run a home without my 1950s stair stool !
It's desirable to get as much use as possible from your space, so cabinets up to the ceiling are practical from that standpoint. But the only way for most of us to access them is with a step-stool or step-ladder. However, once you get older, climbing up on a small ladder is very risky. And if you're in wheelchair or on crutches, it's simply not possible. Personally, I like handicap-accessible kitchens - limited upper cabinets, "knee" spaces for chairs or wheelchairs, countertops at different heights... We need to change our thinking about kitchen design so that the kitchen will work for the people using it. đ
@@suemeonyoutube looks like a vintage kitchen design could be easily adaptable to a wheelchair user.
It's interesting that you point out that kitchens, old ones anyway, were made for small women primarily. I am a very small woman, and I have to say that although the oldest place I've lived in was c.1940s, I have found that although society insists, or insisted for a very long time up until the 80s/90s, that a "woman's place" is the kitchen, many kitchens seems to be built for tall people. Annoyingly. This applies to appliances as well. Although males want to be waited on hand and foot and want women doing all the chores, it feels like everything is still designed for a male's comfort. Like the depth of a laundry washing machine, it's usually far easier for a man to reach the bottom, whereas many women can't and need a stool. There are even niche (and I do mean niche) machine designs that address this to make it woman/short person-friendly. So to me it just seems like careless idiotic designers who are creating things meant to be used primarily by (per the prescription in a male supremacist society) women, yet making these things difficult for women, who have smaller on average bodies, to actually use. It makes me want to ask, "what do you want? Do you want women doing all the work or not? Make up your minds! Stop designing everything for male hands and male height, it creates a nightmare for the majority of people (bearing in mind most people at any given time are either women or children, both groups of people who are smaller and weaker than the average male). It's very annoying, if you can't tell from my rant.
Too bad I haven't lived in a home with actually smaller scaling suited to a female body. When I build my own house, I plan to design with my 5 foot nothing self in mind, and will have no kitchen uppers!
My mother wouldâve ranted right along with you. She was 4â10â and literally everything was too tall for her and she let the world know it, lol! We had plenty of step stools around the house.
Wonderful! Watching twice, a course in itself! Question: at a place called Second Chance, many stoves from 1920s and 1930, salvaged. Most of the ovens are so small! No turkey I have seen is fitting in any of those ovens. Were turkeys much smaller?
Oh, my, yes! A very big turkey in my grandmother's day would have been 15 pounds. And I can recall my mother being panic-stricken when my father brought home a 22-lb turkey for Thanksgiving one year - she had no idea what to do with it. Nowadays, a 22-lb turkey is nothing special at all. And it's not just turkeys - everything is bigger. I just bought an apple that weighs slightly over a pound. Seriously - a one-pound apple! This sort of thing was unheard of in generations past. Ezra (my 1934 Sears stove) has a one-cubic-foot oven - that's about one-fifth the size of a standard modern oven. I'm not feeding a big family, so it's not a problem for me, but I can see that it might be an issue for larger families, or for people who bake several dishes at once. But the way I see it, if I can put a standard 8x12 baking dish in my oven, what more do I need? đ
1:30 im 6'1 so unfortunately everything is made for women several inch shorter than me lol i get so excited if i find a shower head that is actually above my head to where i dont have to bend over to rinse my hair out. đ
Jocelyn said you did something to her off camera that caused the two of you to separate. Can you explain?
I hope there aren't many people several inches shorter than me because they will be wearing oompah loofah suits đ
My kitchen is just not functional.
I have a garden so need to preserve excess. I milk 4 cows so need to process the milk.
I bake bread, but mill grain. I have bottles fermenting.
The kitchen is too modern and impractical. It is actually very mentally draining as you are constantly looking for things that get used by others and put back in the wrong place.
The day is coming, soon, believe me when this chook is going to blow a gasket.
My mother had a big range, a beautiful walk in pantry but she was 5 feet 2 inches. Feisty but petit.