Kitchen interior: Stylish makeover

If you’re Alexis McLaughlin, "hiring" your stylish sister – Style at Home editor-in-chief Erin McLaughlin – to overhaul the tired kitchen in your new home is a no-brainer. And when Alexis picked up the phone, Erin eagerly weighed in. In fact, according to Erin, the e-mails started flying back and forth almost before she hung up.

When it came to the look, Erin and Alexis agreed the space should evoke a modern elegance – a steamlined, contemporary design combined with beautiful, timeless accents. But with two young children, Alexis wanted the kitchen to be family friendly, as well as include lots of storage, top-notch appliances and a living space.

Stylish kitchen A once-tired kitchen is transformed into something wonderful. The open layout and new French doors visually expand the space.