Nicole’s career spans over twenty years in the design world that began in the Prairies and became a thriving design studio in the Okanagan. She was raised in an environment of art, travel, language, and entrepreneurship which formed her love of culture, architecture, and art from around the world. Her wealth of experience, her business acumen and the fact that she’s just so likable, gives her the exceptional capacity to build long lasting relationships with her clients and the building community.

With a never-ending interest in exploring new directions in design, Nicole approaches every project with a new vision and ideas. This has cultivated a culture of creativity, innovation and collaboration, bringing the very best of her and her team’s ideas forward.

Nicole’s ability to create inviting, sophisticated spaces while diligently handling projects makes her and the BFD studio highly sought after.

Johanna settled in the Okanagan after completing her Business Finance program in Ontario. Johanna pairs her expertise in organization and numbers along with a love for design and creative solutions, making her the perfect fit to oversee all business operations.

Her approachable calmness and grace have kept BFD running smoothly for the past decade.

Tori’s nomadic upbringing sparked a lifelong interest in people and how they live. Her experiences living in Southern California, Melbourne, and Chicago, have culminated in a refined aesthetic that she brings to every project.

Tori first obtained a BA degree before completing her Bachelor of Interior Design at BCIT.

Never not busy, Tori is also a wedding planner, teaches at CATO, and is working towards her NCIDQ.

Kei was born in the Philippines and has been in Kelowna since 2015, when she began her Diploma in Interior Design. A background in Marketing, a family history in construction, and a passion for photography allow Kei to approach each design challenge with rigor and pragmatism.

Behind Kei’s honest and calm manner is a relentless precision and informed tenacity which she applies to all her projects.

Dena relocated to the Okanagan from Northern Alberta. Pairing personality with a background in customer service and administration, her enthusiastic, get-it-done approach is contagious. When supporting the rest of the team, Dena brings an ease and confidence to any task or challenge at hand.

Originally from Vancouver, Cara is an artist at heart. She studied Fine Art in Los Angeles before completing her Interior Design degree in Montreal, where her creative instincts found a new outlet in shaping space and form.

Drawn to Kelowna by her love of the mountains, she brings the same sense of wonder and sensitivity to her design work. With an eye for detail, deep respect for process, and love of connecting with others, Cara approaches every project with passion, curiosity, and care.