Nicole Jones
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Designing spaces that my clients love is my passion and having the privilege to do so in the Sea to Sky community is truly a gift.
As a lifelong artist, painting, sketching and design have always been inextricably linked with my being — a cornerstone of who I am and how I express myself. However, it wasn’t until after a 20-year sales career in California’s big tech industry that I felt my creative energies calling louder than ever before, begging me to transform a long-time hobby into the focus of my future: interior design.
After two years of study at the Institute of Interior Design in San Diego, I began my own boutique residential interior design firm in California. Equipped with my natural eye for design, a keen knowledge of the industry, and a knack for project management, as well as two decades of experience ensuring client satisfaction, I had found my home in creating the perfect living spaces for others.
In 2016, my husband and I moved to Whistler to raise our children amid the endless adventure of the mountains and the inspiring people of this unique community. It was a dream that we had had since we were married here in 2002, but this magical place has since enriched our lives in more ways than we ever imaged.
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Settling into the Whistler lifestyle — connecting with others over skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and the vibrant local arts and culture scene — I had the chance get to know the people that also call this place home. From a design perspective, this deeper community knowledge has allowed me to truly understand the values, goals, and needs of the local residents and property owners, including local workers, retirees, landlords, property managers, and part-time residents.
Dedicated to addressing these needs, Studio Jones came to fruition in 2018 to serve Whistler and the Sea to Sky area. Through my work, I have been able to connect with the local design community, developing amazing relationships with clients, suppliers, and contractors alike. Further, incorporating local art, furniture, and sustainable and Canadian-made products into my work whenever possible allows me to deliver quality finished projects that are infused with the spirit of the local area.
Whether the design project is big or small, I create spaces that serve those who live, work, play, and relax in them — on-time and on-budget. I listen carefully to my clients to ensure that I capture their wants, needs, and style, providing them with spaces that are as unique as they are. Spaces that they can love for years to come.
Laura Henderson
Laura Henderson
Laura joined Studio Jones in early 2021 bringing nearly 15 years of experience in designing and drafting warm, functional kitchen and bath spaces for home builders and home owners. Laura thrives at understanding the clients goals for their personal spaces and delivering design solutions they love and which builders can confidently implement. She is a member of IDIBC, NCIDQ and has completed her BCIT building code multi family course 1 and has degrees from Queens University and Ontario College of Art and Design. As a Whistler local for nearly 20 years, she is passionate about snowboarding, CrossFit and nutrition and counts herself very fortunate to be raising two active daughters with her husband Alex.
Karina Palacio
Karina Palacio
Karina is our critical interface to all of our suppliers and the trades. She is a wizard at balancing purchases, lead times, shipping and deliveries for our clients. Karina is very creative, loves baking and hosting friends at home for pizza nights.