Kitchens have changed dramatically since
Grandma ran the place single-handedly, whomping
bread dough and transforming apples into
applesauce. Today, with smaller families and more
women in the work force, kitchens must suit a
variety of family types and lifestyles. The conventional
nuclear family makes up only about one
half of American households. Single people,
childless couples, one-parent families, and elderly
people make up the rest. All make different
demands on the kitchen and require different
conveniences.
A working couple without children, for example,
may want a place to quickly microwave takeout
food during the week, but an elaborate
workspace where two cooks can prepare gourmet
meals on weekends. You won't come up with a
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