Space

• Kitchens in the 1920s were much more limited on space than is standard for today's kitchens. According to ABC News, today's average kitchen is 300 square feet. 1920s kitchens were much smaller and consisted of only a few key pieces.
  
  

Layout

• The 1920s-era kitchen was usually laid out in a simple box shape, with cabinetry being one of the focal points. Cabinetry was much more sparse in the 1920s, being typically found on only one wall or in an L-shaped pattern. Cabinets that stacked from the floor to the ceiling were also a feature of the 1920s. A sink would commonly be between two set of cabinets. Nooks were common eating areas in this era, and a small table may have also been placed in the center of the kitchen. A self-standing range may have been placed on a wall opposite the cabinetry.
  
  

Flooring

• Linoleum was the most-common type of flooring in the 1920s. It was particularly popular because it was easy to clean for busy homemakers. Wood and tile were other options at the time, and checkered floors were a popular choice for the era. Large area rugs provided an accent to many floors.
  
  

Walls

• Wainscoting accompanied many 1920s-era kitchens. Paint has always been popular, but oil-based paints were more common in the '20s. Standard colors for the walls included pink, green, yellow and white.
  
  

Cabinetry and Storage

• Oak cabinets were common, as were white cabinets. A large Hoosier cabinet may also have been placed against one wall. Many homes also featured a small pantry or a butler's pantry for storing dinnerware.
  
  

Appliances and Fixtures

• Electricity was beginning to emerge in households in the 1920s, but many homeowners weren't fortunate enough to have it. A wood- or gas-burning range was located in some kitchens. Refrigerators were available only in the most-expensive of houses; most homeowners used ice boxes that they usually kept outdoors. Large sinks and drain boards were common elements.
  
  

Counter Tops

• Several materials for counter tops were available and popular during the 1920s, including porcelain, linoleum, and a glass tile called vitrolite. A large backsplash was also a feature of many 1920s kitchens, with large tiles or subway tiles being popular options.