1950s family kitchens were much more than places to prepare meals. The Kitchen Was Built for Busy FamiliesHarold M. Lambert/Lambert/Getty ImagesThe family kitchen was designed to keep everyone close, even during busy afternoons. A Cozy Meal at HomeRae Russel/Archive Photos/Getty ImagesSimple family meals were part of everyday life in the 1950s. The Kitchen Was the Heart of the HomeSmith Collection/Gado/Getty ImagesThe family kitchen was where much of everyday life unfolded in the 1950s. Milk Was a Mealtime StapleLambert/Getty ImagesA glass of milk was a familiar sight on many 1950s kitchen tables.