Kate St James

Having been an admirer of Kate St James and her work in the publishing field for many years, it has been an absolute honour working with her. Such a creative mind, the ability to see things in different ways, it's been exciting to see a future of our two companies working together.

28 years ago I contacted Kate St James to completely renovate and furnish my home in Queensland. That first project was such a resounding success that I subsequently asked her to redesign and fit out my company’s offices. The success of this work led to further projects for my company, my business colleagues and my personal requirements including office design and fit out, residential housing, aged care and retirement living and unit living. I have always been extremely happy with the quality and standard of Kate’s work and it is always a pleasure to work with her as she is the consummate professional; always delivering projects that have style and flair, are well considered for their purpose, functional and practical. Kate is always on hand with suggestions to do things more efficiently and creatively and I have always relied on her knowledge and professionalism to resolve our design dilemmas on budget and on time. Kate has an amazing ability to visualize a space and realise its full potential as well as communicating with builders and trades to ensure each project is perfectly resolved. I am about to embark on another project with Kate and I know that this will receive the same skill, expertise, flair and attention to detail that she brings to all of her work. I have no hesitation in recommending Kate St James and I encourage anyone seeking the services of a professional designer to contact Kate; it will be the best decision you ever make. Ron Hopkins-Managing Director/CEO Futurecare Pty Ltd Glenvale Villas Pty Ltd Retirement Plus Pty Ltd TLF Developments Pty Ltd

After so many years working together in the writing and editing of material for the design industry, it was so stimulating to have you and your architect and design colleagues in Italy. Thanks so much for your tremendous input to this highly successful international study program. It was not only your ability to assess and discuss complex design issues with your colleagues, all of whom work at a high level of expertise, that contributed so greatly to the whole experience, but that you were able to captivate their minds and encourage their thought process through your commanding presence at the lectern, a unique skill when working with a group of highly creative and free thinking people. Your ability as an Editor is well known, appreciated and frequently called upon in the design industry, but I am so impressed with the uncommon skill you show when you address and work with professionals at such a high level. Your success is evidence of your ability. Isabella M. Dusi Director, Project Travel International Italy

Kate St James, FDIA is an interior designer, design educator, environmentalist, public speaker and magazine editor whose philosophy is to promote the highest quality of sustainable design to the wider community. Her involvement in building and interior design spans more than 30 years, during which time I have worked with her on projects from home renovations and new builds, and commercial projects including health, aged care, and hospitality. Kate’s collaborative nature makes her one of the industry’s most sought after editors and designers, working with other design professionals when required to reach the best project outcome. Not one to follow trends, Kate takes each project and considers clients’ work and lifestyle requirements, always tailoring solutions to individual tastes and needs. Her grasp of spatial planning, colour, balance, scale and proportion ensures that projects are always well considered and that spaces are used in the most practical way. Kate believes that all interiors should enhance the health and wellbeing of occupants; specifying only the most environmentally sustainable, eco-friendly products and practices to ensure interiors not only look great but also enhance the health and wellbeing of occupants.

Kate St. James, interior design and editor-in-chief of some of Australia’s leading home design titles, including Grand Designs Australia, has a philosophy which is simple; showcase the very latest in design demonstrating a better way to create and implement the latest looks in an environmentally sustainable, eco-friendly way. I have worked with Kate on both design projects and magazine content where lifestyle is an essential part of the modern day. Through her design work and magazines Kate definitely has her hand on the creative pulse, always delivering design solutions and publications far ahead of the rest of the pack; always at the forefront with design concepts, architecture, colour and furniture trends. BARBARA BROMLEY National Sales for The House of Light and Design