A colourful, soulful home
that feels just right
What was once a blank and very “white” canvas lacking personality and soul, now feels warm, cohesive and unmistakably theirs.
I love, love, love the transformation!
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pat murfitt, NAENAE
The Brief
Mother and daughter duo, Pat and Kirsty, had recently moved into a new home. With everything painted white, the space felt cold, stark and impersonal.
Pat approached Homes with Soul because she was craving a space that felt relaxed and cosy. They loved the idea of sourcing second hand treasures to work well with with pieces they already owned - creating a home filled with personality.
Their biggest concern was not knowing where to begin—or how to inject personality without repainting the entire house or replacing everything.
What we did
Keen to create a home full of character, we took a layered approach—reusing, repurposing, and thoughtfully sourcing mostly second-hand pieces to add depth and individuality.
Their existing lounge suite was reupholstered in a timeless green chenille, which helped anchor the colour scheme and set the design direction. From there, we introduced a cohesive palette, found some standout second-hand gems, and made practical improvements like painting and fixing shelving to bring both personality and function to the space.
Lounge
Repainted walls in Resene Ash, curated and hung artwork, reconfigured furniture and sourced additional pieces.
What we reused
artwork, ornaments and photos
couches (reupholstered)
cane chair
standard lamp
coffee table
WHAT WE BOUGHT
persian rug
armchair
shelf for under the TV
cube storage for toys
cushions
baskets
Master Bedroom
Repainted walls in Resene Lemongrass and added new shelving to existing wardrobe.
What we reused
artwork
duvet cover and throw
camphor chest
tea trolley
standing mirror
armchair
WHAT WE BOUGHT
vintage drawers
upholstered headboard
purple cushions
brass lamp base (reused green shade)
baskets for top of wardrobe
Bedroom 2
Repainted one wall in Resene Lemongrass.
What we reused
artwork
duvet cover
camphor chest
armchair
WHAT WE BOUGHT
vintage oak bedside tables
new bed incl upholstered headboard
boho inspired patterned cushions
fur cushion
faux fur throw
oak bookshelf
Much of this bedroom transformation was undertaken by Kirsty with my guidance as needed. I think she nailed it!
Dining Room
What we reused
artwork
dining table
rug
WHAT WE BOUGHT
oak sideboard
retro dining chairs
Common areas
Repainted the hallway feature wall, stairwell and second floor landing in Resene Crail. This colour connected all rooms and injected much needed personality and warmth into their home.
What we reused
artwork
WHAT WE BOUGHT
vintage writing desk
small cabinet (for shoe storage)
We really enjoyed working with someone who has such a great instinct for colour and style
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We engaged Nicci to help bring some soul and colour into our newly renovated home.
While we loved the layout, the all-white walls and light grey carpet left it feeling cold and not quite “us”—especially with winter setting in.
With Nicci’s guidance, we began to shape a home that felt uniquely ours. She worked with much of the furniture we already had, rearranging it to better suit the space, added a few second-hand pieces and a gorgeous rug that helped tie everything together.
The tradespeople she brought in did excellent work, and the whole process—from selecting paint colours to choosing homewares—was made easy through face-to-face meetings and chats over WhatsApp.
We now have a home full of warmth, colour, and personality, and we really enjoyed working with someone who has such a great instinct for colour and style.
PAT MURFITT, NAENAE
Want to fall in love with your home?
I’d love to help you create a space that feels good to live in — calm, personal, and totally you. Let’s work with what you have, add only what's necessary to complete your space, and bring your home to life — one thoughtful decision at a time.