A clear direction for creating a home that feels like you.
A guided process that gives you the clarity and confidence to make your own design decisions — now and over time.
Supporting homeowners in Wellington, NZ and beyond.
You deserve to live in a home you love
When your home reflects who you are, life feels easier.
Your space feels calm, considered, and distinctly yours.
But as we evolve, our homes don’t always keep up — and you can feel it. A subtle sense that something is off. A quiet dissatisfaction you can’t quite explain.
Maybe you already have ideas, inspiration and pieces you love — but bringing everything together in a way that creates that feeling of home you crave feels impossible.
So you hesitate. You second-guess decisions. And nothing really changes.
What you’re missing isn’t more inspiration.
It’s clarity.
A considered approach to your home
I don’t believe you need someone to make every decision for you.
What most people are missing isn’t taste — it’s clarity.
My role is to guide you towards a look and feel you love - and help give you the confidence and clarity so you can make decisions.
So you leave not just with a plan, but with the confidence to keep shaping your home, even years from now — in a way that feels aligned, thoughtful, and entirely your own.
Imagine a home that evolves as you do.
Not a space that never feels quite finished…
but one that reflects your style, supports how you live, and becomes more personal over time.
This thoughtful approach to home design brings clarity to your home and your style.
By stepping back and looking at your home as a whole, we define a clear direction, and create a plan you can move forward with — confidently and over time.
With this clarity, decisions become simpler.
You’ll know what works, what matters, and where to focus your efforts — without second-guessing every step.
This is for you if…
Your home has potential, but it doesn’t feel good to be in — and you’re not sure what needs to change to create the feeling of home you’re craving.
You may have pieces you love, ideas you’ve gathered, and a sense of what could be… but no clear way to bring it all together.
You feel ready to move things forward, but unsure how to do it in a way that feels cohesive and right.
What you’re really looking for is clarity — a direction you can trust, so your home comes together with ease and intention.
Design support for Wellington homes — and beyond
Based in Wellington, I work with homeowners across the region and virtually throughout New Zealand.
Clarity
Understand what’s working in your home, what isn’t, and what thoughtful changes will make the biggest difference.
Direction
Bring your ideas and inspiration together into a clear design vision that reflects your life and personal style.
Confidence
Move forward with your changes, knowing your home is evolving intentionally — not through guesswork.
I’m Nicci Tong
Home Improvement Consultant and Founder of Homes with Soul.
I help homeowners find clarity and direction so they can confidently make progress towards homes they love.
Ready to create a home that feels like you?
Book relaxed, no-pressure conversation to talk through your home, your challenges, and whether this is the right next step for you.
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Very happy… great final result.
I selected Nicci after interviewing 6 designers. Very happy with her suggestions, and her understanding of my tastes.
A great final result. Thanks Nicci.