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Hi, I’m Kate Lucas, a creative interior designer with 15 years of experience delivering residential, high-end residential, and commercial projects from concept to completion. I am a Green Star Accredited Professional with a passion for timeless, functional, and sustainable spaces, skilled in spatial planning, FF&E scheduling, design documentation, and cross-disciplinary project coordination. I founded Open Door Design to create bespoke spaces across Melbourne, collaborating with builders and trades to deliver complete design packages from concept through to construction, while building strong client relationships and delivering thoughtful, well-executed outcomes.…Hi, I’m Kate Lucas, a creative interior designer with 15 years of experience delivering residential, high-end residential, and commercial projects from concept to completion. I am a Green Star Accredited Professional with a passion for timeless, functional, and sustainable spaces, skilled in spatial planning, FF&E scheduling, design documentation, and cross-disciplinary project coordination. I founded Open Door Design to create bespoke spaces across Melbourne, collaborating with builders and trades to deliver complete design packages from concept through to construction, while building strong client relationships and delivering thoughtful, well-executed outcomes.

Kate Lucas

Interior Designer, Project Manager, Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Kate Lucas, a creative interior designer with 15 years of experience delivering residential, high-end residential, and commercial projects from concept to completion. I am a Green Star Accredited Professional with a passion for timeless, functional, and sustainable spaces, skilled in spatial planning, FF&E scheduling, design documentation, and cross-disciplinary project coordination. I founded Open Door Design to create bespoke spaces across Melbourne, collaborating with builders and trades to deliver complete design packages from concept through to construction, while building strong client relationships and delivering thoughtful, well-executed outcomes.…Hi, I’m Kate Lucas, a creative interior designer with 15 years of experience delivering residential, high-end residential, and commercial projects from concept to completion. I am a Green Star Accredited Professional with a passion for timeless, functional, and sustainable spaces, skilled in spatial planning, FF&E scheduling, design documentation, and cross-disciplinary project coordination. I founded Open Door Design to create bespoke spaces across Melbourne, collaborating with builders and trades to deliver complete design packages from concept through to construction, while building strong client relationships and delivering thoughtful, well-executed outcomes.

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Hi, I’m Kate Lucas, a creative interior designer with 15 years of experience delivering residential, high-end residential, and commercial projects from concept to completion. I am a Green Star Accredited Professional with a passion for timeless, functional, and sustainable spaces, skilled in spatial planning, FF&E scheduling, design documentation, and cross-disciplinary project coordination.

I founded Open Door Design to create bespoke spaces across Melbourne, collaborating with builders and trades to deliver complete design packages from concept through to construction, while building strong client relationships and delivering thoughtful, well-executed outcomes.

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Work Experience

Interior Designer at Archway Commercial Interiors Pty Ltd

February 23, 2026 - Present

Offer of full-time employment as Interior Designer; terms and conditions to be formalised in a contract.

Founder & Designer at Open Door Design

January 1, 2019 - Present

Manage all aspects of design and project delivery for bespoke residential projects across Melbourne, primarily in Warrandyte and surrounding suburbs. Projects include kitchen, bathroom, and laundry remodels, plus small- to medium-sized extensions. Deliver complete design packages from concept through to construction, and coordinate consultants and trades while building strong client relationships.

Associate Interior Designer at N2SH Design

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Led and mentored the Interior Design team, developed supplier and trade relationships, and supported staff onboarding. Oversaw design and project management for Eastern Health’s Church Street relocation, a multi-level healthcare and commercial fit-out, and contributed to projects across residential, commercial, healthcare, and aged care sectors, including initial spatial layout planning, FF&E, and project management.

Senior Interior Designer at MBA Design Group

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

Designed and documented luxury residential projects, including custom kitchens, bathrooms, and joinery; project-managed up to 10 projects simultaneously to ensure timely delivery and high-quality outcomes; collaborated closely with director Margie Bromilow to uphold high-end design standards.

Graduate Interior Designer at Bates Smart Architects

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010

Worked across workplace and healthcare projects, contributing to all design phases; produced detailed AutoCAD documentation and coordinated with clients, consultants, and contractors; assisted with selection and specification of FFE and furniture procurement. Key projects included the Faculty of Arts (University of Melbourne), The Age Building (Docklands), and Baker & McKenzie offices.

Retail Sales and Store Management at Lush Clothing

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007

Store openings and closings for Brunswick and Greville Street locations; assisted customers with purchases; general admin, including stock checks, auditing, and styling.