The size of the average kitchen in newly-built houses in each decade since the 1930s has risen from its smallest size of 12.3 square meters in the 1930s, to their largest size of 15.4 square meters in the 1960s. From this point onwards, declining family sizes and the desire for separate dining areas has led to a decrease in kitchen size, and since 2000 the average kitchen size has been 13.4 square meters.
Between 2024 and 2025, in the United Kingdom (UK) the top features replaced or added during kitchen upgrades were worktops and sinks. According to a survey conducted with UK homeowners, a further 91 percent upgraded their kitchen cabinets as well.
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The size of the average kitchen in newly-built houses in each decade since the 1930s has risen from its smallest size of 12.3 square meters in the 1930s, to their largest size of 15.4 square meters in the 1960s. From this point onwards, declining family sizes and the desire for separate dining areas has led to a decrease in kitchen size, and since 2000 the average kitchen size has been 13.4 square meters.