From foundations to finishes, and every decision in between, your forever home is within reach

A forever home is not the plan you pick from a catalogue, nor is it something that appears on your Instagram feed, and it’s not dictated by what your builder says is best.

A forever home is deeply personal to your family: it’s the place to make memories, watch kids grow, find beauty in the everyday rush and bring loved ones together under one roof. Your forever home should be a reflection of your lifestyle and values, functioning perfectly to suit how your family grows and lives — but to bring it to life, you have to navigate a complicated design process first. 

Who do you turn to for advice when decisions must be made?

Whose opinions should you trust?

Where do you compromise, where do you invest, how do you stretch your budget in a way that works for you? 

Those are the questions an interior designer helps families answer, but the design industry has traditionally been split in two:

those who commit an extra five-figure investment to professional architecture and design services — and those who have to go it completely alone. What if there was a middle ground?

What if you could access professional expertise and guidance — from the high profile designer behind homes you admire, pin to your boards and pine over — without multiplying your building budget?

What if your path from house to dream home was not overwhelming and full of stress-inducing fires to put out — but an enjoyable and inspiring journey supported by professional design expertise?

Renowned interior designer Helena Nikola is doing design differently — here’s how.

To confidently make your forever home a reality, you need a design partner to support you — so you can make strategic design decisions you’ll love for the long term

Leading design studio HNIS for more than two decades, I’ve spent my career creating hundreds of dream homes: blending art with originality and bold design choices with purpose and depth. But the language of design has been hidden from those without an extra five- or six-figures to spend — forcing families to uncover the meaning of dream home alone. 

Home Done Differently is changing the interior design industry by sharing what has traditionally been kept behind high-paying doors. Through programs and resources that provide access to every ounce of my professional design expertise, this space is where incredible home design becomes approachable, attainable and widespread — because loving your home shouldn’t be a privilege restricted to those who hire a designer. Everyone deserves a space that inspires, fulfils and nourishes them — so it’s time we do design differently.  

Never settle for a less than perfect-fit

NAVIGATE THE ENDLESS OPTIONS, OPINIONS AND DECISION-MAKING WITH SUPPORT FROM YOUR INTERIOR DESIGNER, HELENA

Forever
Home Formula

A STEP-BY-STEP DESIGN FRAMEWORK WITH EXCLUSIVE, ONGOING SUPPORT FROM AN AWARD-WINNING DESIGNER

Forever Home Formula is the only program tailored for families who want a truly personal, functional and lasting home. With 12 months of access to a complete design framework that covers everything from foundational vision-setting to detailed finishing touches, plus exclusive support from award-winning designer Helena Nikola, this program helps you create a home that feels like yours forever — without regrets, second-guessing or costly mistakes.

On-Demand Design Programs

BITE SIZE AS-YOU-NEED-IT DESIGN ADVICE WHILE YOU NAVIGATE YOUR DREAM HOME JOURNEY

From creating perfect flat-lays your way to defining the concepts behind your dream home, my on-demand design programs are here to support you whenever and wherever you need. Access masterclasses, courses, and online training designed to be actionable, binge-able, and truly transformative for your home design journey.

Starter Resources and Freebies

FREEBIES, STARTERS AND READY-TO-GO RESOURCES TO UNLOCK, DOWNLOAD AND ACTION TODAY

If you’re bursting at the seams to kickstart your design journey — whether finally nailing down that perfect shade of white or conceptualising your kitchen design plans — these fast-paced ready-to-go resources can be downloaded and utilised as we speak. (If you’re looking for a complimentary taste of my design advice, this is the place to be!)

Beautifully designed homes, gorgeous spaces that function for you, and professional design advice on your budget — everything starts here

This is the space to spill design inspiration, share creative concepts, bounce ideas and find continuous support. If you’re unsure where to start, get in touch for a conversation, and we’ll find your perfect starting point in the design world (talk my ear off, I don’t mind).