THE GIFT
After 14 years of making due and multiple rounds of replaced appliances, Henry Goodrow’s and Neil Leonard’s Beacon Hill kitchen got a much-needed revival. »

NAME: Henry Goodrow
OCCUPATION: Non-Profit Development Officer
HOMETOWN: Worcester, MA
FAVORITE MEAL TO COOK: Pasta and Meatballs

NAME: Neil Leonard
OCCUPATION: Marketing Executive
HOMETOWN: Topsfield, MA
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro

A FAVORITE ACTIVITY: Henry - Playing Canasta
A FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION: Neil - Cape Cod
A FAVORITE MOVIE OR BOOK: Henry - To Kill A Mockingbird
A FAVORITE TV SHOW: Neil - Mad Men

SOMETHING YOU LOVE OR DIDN'T EXPECT ABOUT YOUR NEW KITCHEN: Henry - Since we took down a wall that had cabinets, I expected to lose storage space. Instead we gained. Neil - Openness and storage (pull out cabinets).

SUMMARIZE YOUR DESIGNER: Henry - Energetic, Animated. Neil - Creative, flexible, FUN.

HOW HAS YOUR NEW KITCHEN CHANGED YOUR LIFE: Henry - Dining in with friends. Neil - Entertain more. Pride in home.

KV DESIGNER: Barbara Baratz, KVC Newton

CABINETRY: DeWils, quarter sawn oak in an espresso stain

COUNTERTOP SELECTION: Polished Absolute Black Granite