--- title: "Bates Design Associates, LLC — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/bates-design-associates-llc-pfvwus-pf~1954620941 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1954620941.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Bates Design Associates, LLC" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/e9d3d30a0e372254_6116-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "3209 Lacevine Lane, Austin, Texas 78746, United States" latitude: 30.2971 longitude: -97.8181 phone: "(512) 330-0322" website: http://www.batesdesignassociates.com rating: 5 review_count: 11 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 426 last_updated: 2026-11-06 --- # Bates Design Associates, LLC Original Houzz profile: [Bates Design Associates, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/bates-design-associates-llc-pfvwus-pf~1954620941) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Austin, TX - **Serves:** Austin, Bee Cave, Lost Creek, West Lake Hills, Barton Creek, The Hills, Rollingwood - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2013–2014), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Bates Design Associates is an award winning, full service interior design firm. While we specialize in high-end interiors, we work on projects of all sizes. Residential and commercial interiors continue to be our focus. Principal, Kim Bates, ASID, CID believes in the process of design: Collaboration with clients, showing them what possibilities can become reality and then carefully planning to produce sophisticated, classically elegant and welcoming spaces. We believe in the science of beauty – elements which are common to all humans and promote not only physical beauty, but a sense of well-being. In addition, we trust high-quality products and workmanship, provide highly organized management and sensibly sustainable options. Understanding of architectural elements and a wide variety of styles helps us to pull together spaces that function well and look fabulous. Kim is a licensed and award-winning designer who has worked both in state and internationally. Her work has been published in a wide range of magazines and she has been selected as finalist in HGTV’s Faces of Design. In addition, Kim is listed as one of the Top 20 Designers in Austin by Freshome.com. She has degrees in both business and interior design and has attended an interior design study tour in Europe. She is a charter Member of the Blanton Museum of Art, a member of the National Charity League, and takes part in the mentorship program at Westlake High School. She has served on the board of the Austin Community American Society of Interior Designers and the board of the Women's Symphony League. She enjoys running, golf, travel, reading and a wide range of volunteer activities. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Space Planning - Color Consulting - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Lighting Design - Home Office Design & Construction - Custom Built-ins - Entry Design - Floor Plans - Playroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Project Management - Laundry Room Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - House Plans - Art Selection - Custom Home Bars - Closet Design - Universal Design - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Walk-in Closets - Sunroom Design & Construction - Custom Rugs - Custom Entertainment Centers - Home Theater Design - Sustainable Design - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Downsizing - Drafting - Holiday Decorating - Handicap-Accessible Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Attic Conversion - Sports Equipment Storage - Bicycle Storage - Kitchen Remodeling ### Areas Served - Austin - Bee Cave - Lost Creek - West Lake Hills - Barton Creek - The Hills - Rollingwood ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Bates Design Associates, LLC | | Address | 3209 Lacevine Lane, Austin, Texas 78746, United States | | Phone | (512) 330-0322 | | Website | http://www.batesdesignassociates.com | | License Number | 10662 | | Followers on Houzz | 426 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/pages/bates-design-associates-llc/109856352438704 - X (Twitter) — http://twitter.com/batesdsn - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=prof-0-ovw-public\_profile-secondary - Blog — http://bates-design.blogspot.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Bates Design Associates, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/bates-design-associates-llc-pfvwus-pf~1954620941) - **Website:** http://www.batesdesignassociates.com - **Phone:** (512) 330-0322 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Named one of the Top 20 Interior Designers in Austin, Legacy of Design Award Winner; Austin Chapter ASID Design Excellence Award Winner; Has served on the Austin Community Board of ASID, Licenced in the State of Texas; Finalist in HGTV's 2016 Faces of Design - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2013–2014), for Service. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 11 reviews** ### All 11 reviews **★★★★★ — jlemmon07, Feb. 2016** > I hired Bates Design to update my family room. I worked with Kim Bates. She recommended reupholstering my sofas, new drapes, hardware and pillows. She brought several samples in my price range for selection. The finished project is beautiful. > > Working with Kim was a delightful experience. She was professional as well as the people with whom she does business. I must say she makes things beautiful in an efficient and timely manner. **★★★★★ — djjsma, July 2014** > We have used Kim Bates in several different houses and her selections and recommendations were perfect. KIm has access to furniture and decorating items in a wide range of prices and always pointed us to the best value for our budget. Her accounting and billing is timely and accurate and her commitment to schedules and appointments is flawless....highly recommend her and will surely use her on my next home... **★★★★★ — marciakasson, May 2014** > Our company has had the pleasure to work with Bates Design on several projects. We have found Kim to be a very good designer, and very easy to work with. She has good communication skills and is very good at coordinating our work with other work that is being done at her projects. > She also has a very good eye for color, and the projects that we paint for her always turn out very well. > We would recommend her to any one who is looking for an interior designer. > Joe and Marcia Kasson > Joe Kasson Painting and Remodeling, LLC. **Comment from Bates Design Associates, LLC:** > Thank you for the review. It is a pleasure to work with a firm who values its work and clients as you do. I love my clients and want to give them the best resources in town, that is why I always go with Kasson! **★★★★★ — Soledad Builders, LLC, April 2014** > We were honored to have worked with Kim Bates of Bates Design Associates, LLC., on a recent project in Barton Creek. > > Kim's attention to detail ensured the project ran exceptionally smooth. The design and scope of work was clear from the beginning. All selections were made before we needed them. When additional scope was added we knew exactly what needed to be done. > > We would highly recommend Bates Design Associates! > > Marc & Kelly Molak, Soledad Builders, LLC **★★★★★ — cthompson66, March 2013** > Bates Design Associates remodeled two bathrooms, as well as painted and carpeted the upstairs of my home. The two bathrooms were both older and needed new tile, counter tops, fixtures, faucets and decor. Kim helped me to select tile and marble counter tops that brought the house up-to-date and that were much more in keeping with the overall style of our home. She also helped select paint colors and a carpet color that all worked together. Her contractors were wonderful and got everything done on-time and in budget. We also added items on during the remodel (such as new doors that needed to be stained to match the house) and those things were finished along with the rest of the work. We look forward to working with Bates Design again in the future! **★★★★★ — pollyrickard, Oct. 2012** > Kim Bates is an honorable and talented decorator. She listens to her client > and accommodates the design and style the client desires. Kim is very > detailed and respectful. She is able to work in a budget with great success. > Kim has been blessed with the ability to not only be creative but to be able > to thoroughly and honestly account for all that she does regarding your > project. She is wonderful and I highly recommend her! **★★★★★ — b\_wong, Oct. 2012** > We hired Kim Bates of Bates Design as our interior designer when we built our custom-made home. She helped us choose every detail from the tile design and hardware to lighting and color selections. Kim is extremely knowledgeable, efficient, and professional. Eight years later, our family still loves this home and we owe so much of it to Kim! **★★★★★ — ek2294, Oct. 2012** > Can't say enough good things about working with Kim! She combines the best of her art (color, shape, balance etc) with all of the know-how necessary (materials, space planning, etc) to produce knockout interiors. We absolutely love how our house turned out. Plus she is so easy to work with. Even listened to my ideas. Really can't say enough good things . . . Ellen **★★★★★ — Parker Workroom, Oct. 2012** > Kim Bates of Bates Design Associates is an excellent designer and exceptionally knowledgeable of details of fabrication of custom soft goods and window treatments. We have done workroom services for her for a number of projects and find the process very efficient because of her knowledge. **★★★★★ — jcmac1965, Oct. 2012** > Bates Design Associates, LLC, did an outstanding job designing our home. Kim Bates worked closely with us to determine our preferences for both exterior and interior design. Her suggestions and ideas helped create a distinctive home reflecting our personalities. Not only was it beautiful, but totally enjoyable and livable, from the rich wood floors and imported honed French stone tiles to the relaxed surroundings of the family room with its built-in 160 gallon salt water aquarium and wood burning fireplace with granite trim and hearth. We highly recommend Kim's work, and guarantee perfect satisfaction. **★★★★★ — frogifer, Oct. 2012** > I hired Bates Design to help me redo several rooms in my home. The designer listened to my needs for function, seamlessly blended her work into my personal style and kept me on budget -- plus the install was completed ahead of schedule! I would definitely use again and highly recommend! ## Selected projects - [Barton Creek Classic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barton-creek-classic-pj-vj~637061) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 27 - [Refined and Updated Texas Hillcountry Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/refined-and-updated-texas-hillcountry-home-pj-vj~403145) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 16 - Description: A warm, sophisticated update to a Texas Hill Country Home. - [From Hers to His](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/from-hers-to-his-pj-vj~1728594) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 12 - Description: Lake Austin Remodel For a Batchelor/Dad - [Transitional Style Residence - Austin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-style-residence-austin-pj-vj~86522) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 9 - Description: Classic interiors with contemporary touches. - [Elegant Updates](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elegant-updates-pj-vj~2727522) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 6 - Description: Adding some new upholstered chairs, slip covering old chairs, new pillows, lamps and tables bring this space together in a most elegant way! - [Modern Georgian Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-georgian-home-pj-vj~294582) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 11 - Description: A modern take on the charm of the Georgian style. - [Air B&B with Austin Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/air-bandb-with-austin-style-pj-vj~2223288) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 27 - [Teen His & Hers Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/teen-his-and-hers-bathroom-pj-vj~294621) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 8 - Description: The right tile can make all the difference! Colorful backsplash and accent tiles give this bathroom a big personality. Tile hand made by the homeowner! - [A Design Update for a 90's Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-design-update-for-a-90-s-home-pj-vj~86528) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 5 - Description: A more personal update for an active and classic family. - [Teen Girl Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/teen-girl-bedroom-pj-vj~720618) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Holiday](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/holiday-pj-vj~103274) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 17 - Description: A festive and colorful Christmas. - [Table Top](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/table-top-pj-vj~2671873) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Outdoor living space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-living-space-pj-vj~167581) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 3 - Description: Fresh and inviting patio. - [Kitchen Mini Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-mini-makeover-pj-vj~1523690) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 5 - [AA Transitional Contemporary for Empty Nesters](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aa-transitional-contemporary-for-empty-nesters-pj-vj~90556) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 1 - Description: Contemporary feel with airy window treatments. - [A Formal Residence with hint of France](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-formal-residence-with-hint-of-france-pj-vj~86534) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 10 - Description: Classic & elegant, a touch of French influence in this fabulous home. - [Natural Colors for a High End Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/natural-colors-for-a-high-end-residence-pj-vj~86531) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 3 - Description: Subtle and relaxing color schemes for a young and busy family. - [Lacevine Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lacevine-residence-pj-vj~245225) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 12 [See all 18 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/bates-design-associates-llc-pfvwus-pf~1954620941) ## Community Q&A **Q: Love the wall color!** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please tell me the name and brand of the color the walls are painted? Thanks! A: Hi Terry, Isn't this a fun color? It is Sherwin Williams SW6832 Impulsive Purple. I used a flat finish and recommend that. Good luck with your project. Kim **Q: Grout Color Choice Regrets** *(in Remodeling)* Last year, I got new tile flooring installed and after going back and forth for far too long on what grout color to use with my dark gray porcelain tile that was installed in a herringbone pattern, I finally decided to play it safe and I chose a charcoal gray, which blends in closely to the color of the tile. However, now that I've lived with my decision for a while, I have realized that this grout choice has made my herringbone pattern almost disappear. I was so worried about going too dark or too light that I now think I made the worst decision of making it appear like there is no herringbone pattern now. I've always heard that light or white grout always stains or gets dirty too easily, so I was scared away from it. Recently, I did a quick mockup of what the lighter gray grout would have looked like if I had chosen it and I think it looks so much better and shows off the pattern. But I also keep thinking, would I still be happy with how the light gray looks if keeping it clean was much more difficult? What do you all think? Did I make the wrong choice? Does lighter grout always cause more issues eventually to make it not worth it? Do you like the grout color I chose or my mockup with the lighter grout more? Photos attached for reference. A: I love what you chose! The design is subtle, but not lost. It is easier to keep the darker colors clean. Relax and enjoy your beautiful floor! **Q: Tons of oak cabinets** *(in Design Dilemma)* Can replace but would love to paint - white/light gray .. our room is silver song - there are A LOT of them too ... more gray cabinets bee too much gray? A: I love the idea of painting them. I would take the color of gray from your island, step down one to two shades lighter and use that. That way it will look great together, but won't be an overwhelming amount of the same color. Good luck with your project! **Q: Toilet Room Size** *(in Remodeling)* I'm designing a toilet room with an inward-swinging door. Currently, the specified size is 36" x 72". Is this large enough to comfortably enter the room and use the toilet? The door pictured is 30". Would 28" be better? The toilet is about 30" deep. I've searched the forum for similar questions, but I can't find anything addressing the door position and swing. Thanks! A: This is appropriate spacing. The 30" door size works, but you won't lose much if you go with a 28" and it will give you a little more space to work around the commode. Good luck with your project! **Q: Table between these two MCM chairs???** *(in Design Dilemma)* I live in a mid century mod house, and just received these two 1959 custom chairs as a gift. That’s our gas fireplace behind them, and our clutter-covered Nakashima coffee table. My boyfriend and I disagree! I think a small brass cocktail table in between those chairs is needed. One with very little volume. He thinks not. Thoughts please? A: You win! A nice brass side table would be perfect! (Fun chairs.) **Q: Which size rug?** *(in Polls)* I bought an 8 x 10, but I’m wondering if a 9 x 12 would look better? NOTE: That blue chair in the corner is going to have a smaller Faux fur pelt under it and will overlso the area rug, with either size i get. i have attached two pics. One pic of the current rug and another adding blankets similar in color to the rug, to attempt to show how it would look bigger. Currently i have rug sitting as follows: about 1/3 under side curve part of couch, about 3/4s under the couch on the back longer part, and then it sticks out about 6 inches on The side near fireplace. I can’t center the couch or the rug on my tv console which is partly why I’m throw off. With the way the room is, the couch and rug would be pulled to far back into then walk way to get to the back doors. Also, i have no idea how far away the rug should be from the console. Sooo Many questions haha - feedback greatly appreciated! A: I think the 9x12 would be great. Good luck with your project! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-06.*