Kitchens are an essential part of any home because this is where meals are served and where conversations take place. However, if you have a relatively small home either just for yourself or for your small family, it is important have some ideas on how to maximize the space.

Elle Décor compiled a comprehensive list of 30 inspiring small kitchen designs and styles that we have further narrowed down to just five. These small kitchen types are ideal for small homes, and they are worth checking out now.

First on their list is a pair of 19th-century English chair that can sit two people. The two chairs are paired with a Kartell table that can fit even in the smallest corners of your living room.

Next on the list is the wrap-around shelving type of kitchen that boasts of an equally small are for this part of the home. However, the benefit of having this kind of kitchen is that it can sit more than two people, and it can also hold as many kitchen tools as possible.

The publication also included Magdalena Bjornsdotter and Erik Bjorklund's kitchen in their century-old farmhouse in Sweden. What makes their kitchen beautiful is the fact that they are all painted in white. Although relatively small, the kitchen area can already hold four industrial chairs and is made even more beautiful by the metal-and-driftwood pendant light.

Meanwhile, also include in the list is what the publication called the Steel and Shelves. This kitchen design and style is very much similar with the third one mentioned in this list. However, this one boasts or a steel oven, steel wash area, steele finishing and more.

Lastly, if your home has a small space downstairs, why not transform this area into your kitchen. One of the benefits is that this area can guarantee more personal and private conversations with your family and loved ones.