Original bungalow kitchens were isolated from dining rooms which made the kitchen utilitarian work centers. Occasionally plans would include a built-in breakfast nook that would serve as the primary eating location in smaller one and two-bedroom bungalows or as a an auxiliary eating location in larger homes that included dining rooms.

Built-in buffets and walk-thru pantries served as connections from the dining area to the kitchen. Dining rooms were generally located in the center of the home providing privacy from the street and confidently adjacent to the kitchen which was often located to the rear on the home. In climates where basements were common, stairs to the basement were adjacent to the kitchen serving as an extension to the pantry.