About

Innovative Creations is a product of a team effort led by Katia and Tom Bates. With over 30 years of experience, Tom’s expertise in the field of coordination and implementation of construction projects, combined with the talents of Katia Bates, Innovative Creations has the capability to transform any home into a true work of art.

Innovative Creations believes that to successfully accomplish a project there must be an in depth understanding of the clients final expectations. It is important to comprehend the client’s lifestyle and budget requirements. Communication is essential in order to deliver a project on time. Click Here to Read a Testimonial.

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Katia Bates

President and Creative Director of Innovative Creations is a respected leader in home furnishings and decor as well as an avid promoter of home fashion toward trends and colors. Katia is a second generation member in the Interior Design industry, she co-founded Innovative Creations with her husband Tom in 1996.

A native from the area of Venice, Italy, Katia offers an in depth knowledge of Italian and European traditional styles as well as authentic contemporary and transitional designs. She focuses primarily on the extraordinary creativity of high end residential interiors. Katia often travels to Europe and around the world looking for the perfect and unique pieces that will compliment a highly detailed interior.

Currently, Katia is working on several projects spanning from the USA to Italy.

Katia has been recognized by numerous charities and organizations for her support in her local community.

  • Downtown Jewish Center Chabad – Design Expertise
  • Local Female Humanitarian – The Gems of Fort Lauderdale – Levinson Jewelers
  • Memorial Foundation’s Women’s Health Committee for Breast Cancer
  • Ranger Good Works – Community Partner

Tom Bates

Co-founder of Innovative Creations and Director of Operation Management and Business Development, Tom Bates has contributed to the growth of the company in a variety of ways. With more than 30 years of experience in construction, real estate development, remodeling, and yacht retrofitting, Tom’s skills in project management and planning have allowed Innovative Creations to execute turn key projects in record time and on budget.

Through out his career, Tom has been the recipient of several awards, including:

• The Tenth Annual Community Award for Single Family Residential
• Aurora Award for Best Remodeling, Rehabilitation, or Restoration
• Aurora Award for Best Kitchen
• City of Oakland Park – Certificate of Appreciation for Valuable and Distinguished Service to the City