Young Brunette Girl In The Kitchen With Flowers

Unit construction since its introduction has defined the developed of the modern kitchen, with pre-manufactured modules using mass manufacturing techniques developed during World War Two greatly bringing down the cost of a kitchen. Units which are kept on the floor are called "floor units," "floor cabinets," or "base cabinets" on which a kitchen worktop, originally often formica and often now made of granite, marble, tile or wood is placed. The units which are held on the wall for storage purposes are termed as "wall units" or "wall cabinets". In small areas of kitchen in an apartment, even a "tall storage unit" is available for effective storage. In cheaper brands, all cabinets are kept a uniform colour, normally white, with the interchangeable doors and accessories chosen by the customer to give a varied look. In more expensive brands, the cabinets are produced in a uniform with the doors colours and finishes, for an older more bespoke look.
Technicalization
A trend began in the 1940s in the United States to equip the kitchen with electrified small and large kitchen appliances such as blenders, toasters, and later also microwave ovens. Following the end of World War II, massive demand in Europe for low-price, high-tech consumer goods led to Western European kitchens being designed to accommodate new appliances such as refrigerators and electric/gas cookers.