At PKsurroundings Fine Kitchens and Interiors we design, provide, and install custom cabinetry and select materials with a focus on kitchens and baths. Based in Exeter, NH we use a team approach that combines our interior design and renovation liaison skills to provide turnkey projects. From conceptualization to installation, we work closely with you to create innovative and personalized designs that fit your needs and individual style. In addition to kitchens we offer custom cabinetry for a variety of other spaces such as wet bars, mudrooms, laundry rooms, closets, and more. With the inclusion of interior design and renovation liaison services complementing our ability to provide unique, custom and quality products it is our goal to exceed your expectations.
Company founders and owners, Janice Page, CKD and Debbie Karpiak, have over 25 years of experience in the kitchen and bath industry. Working with clients, architects, builders and decorators we strive to deliver excellent customer service and attention to detail. This drive for excellence has led us to create award winning designs for clients. We succeed in building lasting relationships with our clients and find it rewarding to see them take pleasure in their magnificent space.
Janice Page, CKD
As Principal of PKsurroundings, Janice has more than 20 years of interior design and space planning experience in residential projects. Her area of expertise is fine kitchens and Interiors. She takes pride in being highly involved in all projects and raising the bar in design every time to meet or exceed her clients' expectations. Janice states, “Our most promising reward is when we see how much we’ve changed our client’s lives and how they truly enjoy their new space.”
Janice is a graduate of Centenary College and the American College in London and holds a BFA in Interior Design. She is a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD) and an Allied Member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Throughout her years in the industry, she has received numerous awards, honors, and publications for her work.
While her primary interest is PKsurroundings, outside of work, Janice enjoys traveling with her husband, renovating their 1920s home, hiking, supporting Cocheco Valley Humane Society, giving back to the community and continuing the restoration of her dad’s 1934 Tudor Sedan.
Debbie Karpiak
Administrative Principal
Renovation Liaison
Debbie received her degree in accounting and has spent the past 30 years working in the building trades industry managing small businesses. Spending over 20 years of it with her second family, Seacoast Home Builders Association as executive officer, has enabled her to build many valuable relationships within the field. Debbie’s many years of administrative experience in scheduling, managing, leadership, financing, and communication paired with Janice’s experience make for an all-inclusive design and remodel experience. Debbie is passionate about each and every aspect of a project, but most of all she loves to see the parts and pieces all come together and the joy it brings to a homeowner and their family once the transformation is complete!
“Our team approach throughout the project is key! Getting the right team together, communicating and working closely with them until the job is complete makes for a successful project and most importantly a very happy client," states Debbie.
When Debbie's not in the office, you'll likely find her with her husband and family or spending time outdoors. She loves gardening, bicycling or walking and relaxing at the beach.
Rebecca Dillman
Kitchen and Bath Designer
Rebecca is an interior designer with more than 20 years experience in residential design focused on the kitchen and bath industry. Rebecca has a BFA in Interior Design with a minor in Art History from Eastern Kentucky University. She enjoys finding new creative solutions to everyday problems. “I enjoy working with a team to achieve fresh design concepts that best meet our clients’ needs while reflecting their personality and person style.”
Rebecca is currently an American Independence Museum Ambassador and enjoys working with historic homes, including the remodel of her 1850s New Englander. She enjoys ballet barre, traveling abroad, and spending time with her husband and teenage children.
Shirley is thrilled to be part of the PKS team and fortunate to be doing what she truly enjoys. She has been designing spaces and working with great clients for over 20 years. She has experience in Interior Design with her specialty being Kitchen and Bath Design.
A native of the North Shore, Shirley received her BFA in Interior Architecture from Endicott College in Beverly, MA. While working for various design firms, she honed her craft and developed her unique approach to kitchen design. "The design process becomes a collaborative effort but has to begin with a relationship... it has to start with a friendship based on trust and confidence."
When she is not transforming fabulous spaces, Shirley spends her free time with her family, cheering loudly for her children at their sporting events or snuggling with her cockapoo Ollie. She also sparks her creativity by crafting jewelry.
