As an interior designer:

Based in Walnut Creek, California, Kathy Bate is one of the SF Bay Area's most trusted and recognized interior design professionals, with over 300 completed restaurant projects and hundreds of residential remodels. She serves clients throughout the East Bay, Oakland, North Bay, the San Ramon and Tri-Valley areas, and the greater Bay Area.

Kathy's reputation is built on integrity, creative problem-solving, and a seamless turn-key process — from initial concept and space planning to permit drawings, furnishings, contractor coordination, and final installation. Her clients trust her to manage budgets realistically, communicate clearly, and deliver interiors that are both beautiful and highly functional. For clients who are unsure of their project's scope or budget, preliminary consultations are available.

Contractors, architects, and realtors regularly refer clients to Kathy and hire her to design their own homes — a testament to the quality of her plans and the ease of her collaboration. Her design excellence has been recognized with multiple First Place ASID Design Awards, including honors in both residential and commercial restaurant design.

Teaching:

Kathy has taught interior design at community colleges in Arizona and Northern California, sharing her expertise and passion for the field with the next generation of designers.

 

Community:

A committed community volunteer, Kathy serves on the Chorus Eclectic Board of Directors — raising funds for student music scholarships — and designed the interior remodel of Unity of Walnut Creek.

 

Associations:

  • Professional ASID Member
  • ASID Board of Directors — AZ & CA Chapters
  • Network of Executive Women in Hospitality (NEWH) - Member
  • NAHB — CAPS Certified
  • BNI SF Bay Member

Awards:

  • ASID Designer of Distinction
  • 2× ASID First Place Residential Design
  • 2× ASID First Place Restaurant Design

Education:

  • B.S. Interior Design — University of Arizona
  • CAPS Certification (Aging in Place)
  • ACAD Certification
  • Continuing ASID Education

Personal:

Outside the studio, Kathy is a Black Belt–level licensed Nia instructor, soprano in Chorus Eclectic, and an avid traveler. She believes shared experiences — from global travels to local community connections — bring depth and richness to every design project.

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