Founded in 1991, Jones-Keena & Co. is a leading luxury interior design firm helmed by the dynamic mother-daughter duo, Lucy Earl and Nicole Withers. Renowned for their deeply personalized approach, they craft extraordinary residential and commercial interiors that are both livable and lasting.
As Lucy shares, “We challenge our clients to develop their own style and to live a bigger, more beautiful life than they ever thought possible.” Nicole describes the firm’s aesthetic as rooted in classic, timeless design—whether contemporary or traditional—where every room is meant to stand the test of time.
Principals and mother and daughter team, Lucy Earl and Nicole Withers discuss Jones-Keena & Co., its history, design philosophy and more.
With a team of 26, including 18 accomplished designers, Jones-Keena is a full-service design firm that collaborates closely with clients, architects, builders, and artisans at every stage of the process. The firm specializes in large-scale, new-build residences, delivering fully customized interiors that are thoughtfully planned from the ground up. Services include interior architecture, builder specifications, material and surface selection, space planning, and comprehensive whole-home furnishings.
Jones-Keena works with a highly discerning clientele who value privacy, discretion, and a collaborative creative process. Many of the firm’s relationships span generations—designing not only for their original clients but now for their adult children and growing families. This legacy of trust, built over decades, remains a cornerstone of the firm’s continued success.
From lakefront retreats in Northern Michigan and estates in Palm Beach to Jackson Hole ranches and residences in the Caribbean, Jones-Keena projects span the globe. The team travels extensively with clients, sourcing distinctive art, antiques, furnishings, and textiles in New York, Atlanta, Miami, and High Point to ensure each home is curated, personal, and a reflection of the owners.
Jones-Keena & Co.’s work has been featured in Traditional Home, Better Homes & Gardens, Detroit Design, Northern Home & Cottage, and Michigan BLUE, among others. The firm’s Troy, Michigan office doubles as a gallery showroom, featuring a tailored selection of art, rugs, furniture, and accessories—alongside a custom upholstery studio for truly bespoke results.
Principals Lucy and Nicole are active philanthropically with Variety Children’s Charity of Detroit and are Design Board members of Suite Dreams Project, creating healing bedrooms and spaces for critically ill children and their families for more than two decades.
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