About Kate
Hi there — I’m Kate Patchett.
I’ve been designing kitchens since 2003, after graduating from Marywood University with a BFA in Interior Architecture. I began my design career as a kitchen design specialist at The Home Depot in Ithaca, NY, where I quickly became the lead designer and order expediter.
After a few years, I was ready for more creative freedom and joined Custom Craft Cabinets in Binghamton, NY. There, I was able to design fully customized kitchens, incorporating thoughtful details that made every project unique to the homeowner.
In 2014, I also pursued a career in massage therapy. While that became my primary focus for a time, I remained connected to my Custom Craft Cabinets family and continued designing kitchens on a freelance basis whenever clients requested my help.
Now I’m bringing that experience together through Studio Kate.
Over the years, I’ve developed a design process that ensures every kitchen I create is thoughtfully planned around the way each homeowner lives. I believe great kitchens begin with intentional design — understanding how the space will function, where everything belongs, and how it will feel to use every day.
One of my favorite moments is hearing from clients after their kitchen is finished. When someone tells me they love their storage, enjoy cooking again, or think of me while using their kitchen, I know the design truly worked.
I look forward to helping you create a kitchen you’ll love living in.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
I offer both in-person and virtual kitchen design services, from a Design Diagnostic and Strategy Session to my full KATE Signature Kitchen Design process.
-
No — many clients work with me virtually in the beginning by submitting photos and measurements of their space. If you choose to move forward with the signature design service, and are within 10 miles of our office, there is the option for in person meetings.
-
You’ll receive a personalized video review of your kitchen where I analyze the layout and share opportunities to improve cabinet storage, workflow, and overall function.
-
Using the KATE Design Approach, I get detailed information about your kitchen space, present schematic plan options, and then deep dive into cabinetry storage solutions and finish selections to create a kitchen tailored to your home and how you live. This is a process that includes several meetings which are outlined in our design contract.
-
Yes — When you select our Signature Kitchen Design service, we have a meeting to review cabinet materials and finish selections to ensure everything works beautifully together.
-
Absolutely — I’m happy to collaborate with your contractor or cabinet dealer so the design transitions smoothly into the building/remodel/renovation phase.
-
The Kitchen Design Diagnostic or Strategy Session are perfect options if you want expert guidance on improving your layout without committing to a full design project.
-
Most kitchen design projects take several weeks depending on the scope, revisions, and coordination with your buildout/renovation timeline.
-
Yes — I regularly work with clients remotely using photos, measurements, and video consultations.
-
Most clients begin with the Kitchen Design Diagnostic, which provides expert insight into what’s possible for their kitchen. If you are already deeper into the planning phase, then select our Strategy Session.
Get In Touch
If you're interested in working with us, complete the form with a few details about your project. We'll review your message and get back to you within 2 business days.