Back in the day, many homes featured a small opening that connected the living room or dining room with the kitchen. Making dinnertime quick and straightforward, meals could be passed through the serving hatch and straight to the table. It also had the benefit of allowing the chef of the household to chat with their family or guests as they cooked.

Popularised in the 1970s, the humble serving hatch remained in our homes until the 90s, when people started plastering over them to create a more streamlined interior aesthetic. Cute and fun, this practical design feature remains as useful today as it ever was.

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