A home that feels like you — begins with clarity.
About Homes with Soul
Guiding you toward a home that reflects who you are, and supports how you want to live.
A home that feels as good as it looks
Creating a beautiful home can feel overwhelming — and unachievable.
Too many decisions. Too many options.
And a constant worry about getting it wrong.
But the first step towards a home that feels calm, considered, and completely yours isn’t more inspiration.
It’s clarity.
Why I do this work
Over the past decade, I’ve worked with hundreds of homeowners and seen just how many people feel unsure about making changes to their homes.
Without clear direction, it’s easy to feel paralysed — surrounded by things that don’t feel right, unsure of your style, and unable to bring everything together in a way that feels like home.
Without a clear plan, homes can feel unresolved — despite a lot of effort and expense.
Homes with Soul was created to bring clarity, direction, and confidence to people who feel stuck — and want a way forward that actually works.
Interior Designer & Home Improvement Consultant, Nicci Tong
I’m not here to impose my style or make decisions for you.
I’m here to bring you clarity — so you can make better ones.
Because when you understand what works, what doesn’t, and why, your home stops feeling uncertain — and starts coming together in a way that feels aligned and inspiring.
You don’t need more inspiration…
More often than not, the issue isn’t a lack of ideas — or even good taste.
It’s a lack of clarity.
Clarity about what feels right.
Clarity about where to invest.
Clarity about how everything comes together.
Without it, it’s easy to feel stuck between ideas and action — and make no real progress.
A structured approach to creating a home that feels like you
Clarity
Understand what’s working, what isn’t, and what will make the biggest difference.
Direction
Bring everything together into a clear, cohesive direction for your home.
Confidence
Move forward knowing your decisions are thoughtful and aligned.
This is not traditional interior design
This is about empowering YOU to evolve your home into one that feels calm, functional, and deeply personal.
Experience and background
With over a decade of experience across interior design, residential renovation, and the wider housing sector, I bring both creative insight and practical understanding — so the decisions you make feel grounded and well-considered.
My background includes over 10 years in central government within the building and housing sector, along with hands-on experience managing residential renovation projects since 2018.
I’ve also facilitated interior design workshops for non-designers since 2021 — helping homeowners build confidence and clarity in their own spaces.
Diploma in Design & Decorating — Open Polytechnic (2017)
Winner, Transform Your Space Interior Design Competition — Wellington Home & Garden Show (2023)
This is for you if…
You feel overwhelmed by where to start
Your home doesn’t feel cohesive or “finished”
You want to feel confident about what to invest in
You want a clear plan to guide your decisions over time.
Ready to create a home that feels as good as it looks?
My role is to help you step back, see your home clearly, and make decisions that move it forward.
Let’s talk about what you’re hoping to achieve — and the right next step for you.