South Berwick resident Peter Lawton, CKD, was awarded Best Kitchen Design at the Old York Decorator Show House Preview Gala on July 17. Honoring excellence in the home design industry, the Best of Accent Awards recognize local professionals for their outstanding work.
“It is always wonderful to be recognized by the press and your peers,” said Lawton, whose career began with cabinet making nearly 30 years ago. “I’ve grown a large design/build firm and won awards, but now from my home office in Maine I enjoy consulting and designing with homeowners who are looking for personal service, unique design ideas and a low-stress remodeling experience. It’s a calmer pace and I like giving each project my personal attention.”
Lawton’s Best of Accent design was the final transformation of a 1970s suburban remodel. The designer employed semi-custom cabinets (always looking for ways to maximize budget without sacrificing function and style), as well as his signature custom window, which faces the home’s backyard. Rich dark woods, granite countertops, a wet bar, and wine storage offer functionality and visual appeal. A bronze accented marble tile backsplash and marble tile flooring are luxurious finishing touches.
“My move to Maine has been wonderful,” he said. “While I still consult on commercial projects in cities including Boston and Miami, most of my work is with Merrimack Valley, Southern New Hampshire and Southern Maine homeowners. I love helping homeowners bring a residence or second home alive with new ideas.”
Lawton’s award-winning kitchen will be featured in the August issue of Accent Home & Garden magazine.
Based in South Berwick, Maine, with a studio in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Lawton serves homeowners throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine with his 30 years of experience in kitchen and bath design. http://www.peterlawtononline.com
