When your home doesn’t feel right, it’s hard to know what to change

I help Wellington homeowners find a clear way forward, so they can move ahead with confidence — without second-guessing every decision.

Based in Wellington, I work with homeowners locally and across New Zealand.

It’s not just you.

When your home isn’t working, it’s hard to feel settled.
You end up putting up with what’s not quite right.
With clarity and a clear direction, that starts to shift.

My Home Clarity Plan, helps you step back and see your home as a whole —

so you can focus on what matters, and have a personalised plan to guide your decisions over time.

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couch cushions and curtains in soft neutral texture and pattern with brass lamp and plant accessories

You deserve to feel good in your home

When your home reflects who you are, life feels easier.

But over time, things stop working the way they should — and you can feel it.

You might have ideas, pieces you love, even a sense of what you’re drawn to… but pulling it all together in a way that actually works feels harder than it should.

So you hesitate. You second-guess. And nothing really moves forward.

What you’re missing isn’t more inspiration.

It’s clarity.

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How it works

A simple, considered process to help you move forward with clarity.

1. Step back and see the whole picture

We look at your home with fresh eyes — to identify what’s working, what’s not, and what’s getting in the way.

2. Define a clear direction

We bring everything together into a clear, cohesive direction, so you know what matters and what to focus on.

3. Move forward with confidence

With a clear plan in place, decisions become simpler — and you can move forward without second-guessing every step.

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A clear way forward for 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 help you define a clear direction for your home, so you can make decisions with confidence — now and over time.

What this gives you

A clear direction doesn’t just change your home — it changes how you make decisions within it.

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Clarity

A clearer understanding of what’s working, what’s not, and what will make the biggest difference.

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Direction

A considered plan for your home, so your’re clear on priorities, and know where to focus next.

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Confidence

The ability to move forward with your ideas without second-guessing every decision.

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A home that comes together over time

By stepping back and looking at your home as a whole, you’ll have a clear direction to move forward with — at your own pace.

With that clarity, decisions become simpler.

You’ll know what works, what matters, and where to focus — without second-guessing every step.

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This is for you if…

  • your home has potential, but it doesn’t feel good to be in

  • you’re not sure what to change to create the feeling you want

  • you have ideas and pieces you love, but no clear way to bring them together

  • you’re ready to move forward, but worry about making the wrong decisions

  • you’re looking for a clear direction you can trust.

wellington interior designer Nicci Tong smiling outside her brooklyn home
wellington interior designer Nicci Tong smiling outside her brooklyn home

About me

I’m Nicci Tong

Home improvement consultant and founder of Homes with Soul.

I help homeowners find clarity and direction, so they can move forward with confidence and create homes that feel like them.

What this looks like in real life…

“The whole process was seamless.”

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“Nicci was a pleasure to work with, making the whole process feel seamless and stress-free. With an overall vision now documented, we love that we can make improvements over time as our budget allows.”

SAMANTHA MASON, NEWLANDS

Ready to move forward with your home?

Book a Home Clarity Call to talk through your space and what’s not working — and come away with a clear sense of what to do next.

You’ll leave with practical next steps — and honest guidance on whether this is the right approach for you.