forever home formula
Helping you design a forever home by making decisions that last a lifetime
MOVE THROUGH THE SIGNATURE PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY SOUGHT-AFTER INTERIOR DESIGNER HELENA NIKOLA TO UNCOVER YOUR DESIGN STYLE, MAKE PERFECT-FIT DECISIONS AND CREATE YOUR FOREVER HOME IN A WAY THAT FEELS WONDERFUL
JOIN FOREVER HOME FORMULA NOWThrough my 23+ year career as an award-winning interior designer, I know what it takes to create a space that works for your family, while resonating with your style and values
But through my own home renovations (I’m a three-time champ), taking into account the never-ending opinions of my sassy eight-year-old and pedantic husband, I know the endless roadblocks that get in your way when you go it alone:
You feel overwhelmed by limitless options, so you turn to Pinterest boards, magazines and home tours for answers, but this only makes you feel paralysed by choice
You are plagued by the fear of making big, expensive decisions, because they could turn out to be something you get bored with or regret
You have envisioned your dream home in hundreds of ways, but you can't settle on ‘the one’
Sometimes you feel like you’re ‘almost there’, but another curveball takes you by surprise, and you go back to square one: lost and overwhelmed by the process, while feeling like you must lack the design gene (spoiler: everyone has it!)
But when you have the right support in your corner, someone with decades of design expertise, who believes in making decisions that fit your family, lifestyle and values, you can:
→ Confidently design a home that feels authentically you
Make timeless choices that blend functionality with personality
→ Gain a solid understanding of how to make design decisions that last
→ Become your own interior designer, creating a space that reflects your values and style
→ Create a home that feels like a sanctuary and grows with your family forever
With ‘helping people’ as my love language, I set out to solve this. The Forever Home Formula membership brings concepts of beautiful, functional design to everyone, everywhere, without the out-of-budget designer price tag.
ALL IT TAKES IS THE RIGHT PARTNER IN YOUR CORNER: SOMEONE TO TEACH YOU WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW, GUIDE YOU WHEN YOU FEEL STUCK, AND TURN THE OVERWHELMING DESIGN PROCESS INTO SOMETHING THAT SPARKS INSPIRATION, BRINGS ANSWERS TO THE FOREFRONT AND GENUINELY FEELS FUN.
Welcome to the
Forever Home Formula!
An expert-guided membership combining my proven design frameworks, comprehensive online tools, and (if you want it) live support. All designed to help you create your forever home with confidence, clarity, and joy. (Yes, it’s time to get excited!)
Because loving your home shouldn’t be a privilege reserved for those who can hire a five-figure designer, everyone deserves a space they’re proud to live in.
The Forever Home Formula brings affordable, approachable design expertise to families everywhere, helping you move from overwhelm and indecision to aligned, lasting choices — without endless Googling, stressful on-the-fly decisions, or budget blowouts.
Inside this membership, you’ll learn to design a home that feels like your perfect fit, and you’ll have the tools, guidance, & support you need, exactly when you need it.
THE CURRICULUM:
A comprehensive design framework you can immerse yourself in and revisit, month after month
Spark your creative vision as you learn to design your dream home, make aligned, perfect-fit choices, and craft a functional, beautiful space that’s built for you.
We all live differently — so why follow a stock-standard floor plan? Inside the Forever Home Formula, you’ll uncover a step-by-step system that teaches you how to design a home that fits your lifestyle, values, and needs forever.
From planning a kitchen that supports your daily routines, to placing doors and flow points where you naturally move, to choosing beautiful finishes that align with your personal style — this curriculum helps you tune into what you truly want from your space, so every decision feels aligned and long-lasting.
This is the formula for designing a timeless home that feels unmistakably yours.
TAKE A PEEK INSIDE THE FRAMEWORK FOR DESIGNING YOUR FOREVER HOME
Part 1: Setting the Forever Home Foundations
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE DESIGN WORLD — SO YOU CAN GET AHEAD OF OVERWHELM AND CONFIDENTLY NAVIGATE THE PROCESS.
STEP 1: YOUR WHY
Because long-lasting design decisions can only come from you.
STEP 2: The Process
Set expectations, understand the process & learn when to get help.
STEP 3: The Process
Learn about the people and teams you’ll bring on board — and how to get the best results.
Part 2: The Function-First Design Approach
MAKE DECISIONS THAT LAST A LIFETIME AND DESIGN CHOICES YOU WON’T REGRET. START WITH FUNCTION AND FAMILY-FIT, THEN PERFECT YOUR FLOOR PLAN
STEP 4: Get to know your spaces
Learn design skills split room-by-room, from kitchens to living spaces and every area in between.
STEP 5: Perfect Your Floor plan
Set expectations, understand the process & learn when to get help.
Part 3:The WOW Factor: Infusing Your Home with Heart and Magic
TURN ENDLESS OPTIONS INTO PERFECT-MATCH CHOICES AS WE BREAK THE COMPLICATED PROCESS INTO EASY-TO-GRASP PIECES
STEP 6: CREATING YOUR VISION
With endless options and decisions, we narrow your focus on what forever home means to you.
STEP 7: Crafting Your Interior
Master your palette, find your finishes and refine your list of must-buys.
STEP 8: Choose your finishes
Commit to your finishes and choose complementary pieces for floors, walls, doors and more.
STEP 9: Your Kitchen
The heart of the home. Create your vision, then move into detailed kitchen planning, refining selections along the way.
STEP 10: BEAUTIFUL BATHROOM + LAUNDRY
The most functional of functional spaces. Learn to create laundries and kitchens in the way that works how you do.
STEP 11: Cabinetwork
From look and feel to bench tops and beyond, learn everything from smart detailing to organisation.
STEP 12: Let there be Light
A lighting design masterclass for the ideal finishing touch on your forever home masterpiece.
THE CALLS
Get expert, ongoing support through intimate live coaching sessions (as needed)
With small-group coaching calls every fortnight, consider me your designer-on-call as your forever home comes to life.
You’ve heard the home-building horror stories. You’ve felt the confusion and uncertainty. And yes, roadblocks will pop up when you least expect it. But here’s the difference — when you’re part of the Forever Home Formula membership, you don’t have to face those moments alone.
Inside the Guided Journey tier, you’ll join intimate live calls (with fewer than fifteen members) where you can:
✨ Ask questions and get real-time clarity
✨ Review plans or decisions before you invest or commit
✨ Troubleshoot problems with expert support
✨ Understand your next best step with confidence
Instead of pouring a stress-relieving glass of red, you can turn to me, and I’ll help you find an aligned, expert-backed solution.
Together, we’ll celebrate your progress every step of the way.
DECIDE RIGHT, DESIGN RIGHT — THE FIRST TIME
MY APPROACH TO FOREVER HOMES
Forever Home Formula is not a one-size-fits-all plan, but a carefully curated formula that guides you to make informed and inspired design decisions, avoiding trends and agendas that don’t suit you. It’s about creating functional spaces shaped by your family’s unique needs, not by someone else’s blueprint.
There are no absolutes when it comes to your home — three large bedrooms or four compact ones? Bathtub or butler’s pantry? Dual basins or another powder room? Only you and your family can decide what’s right.
True ownership of your home doesn’t come from following social media trends or making nervous, surface-level choices. It comes from understanding the heart of good design, thoughtfully uncovering what matters most to your family, investing your budget where it serves you best, and building design confidence you can draw on for years to come.
Two membership options to give you the perfect level of support:
Special foundation pricing available now, for a limited time only!
Join now to lock in these exclusive early-member rates before prices increase
Minimum 6-Month commitment
After six months, continue month to month at your own pace
THE DIY DREAMER
$99/Month
(normally $199)
For the independent decision-maker who wants expert guidance, tools, and frameworks they can apply at their own pace
CURRICULUM
✓ Step-by-step online training modules to guide you through designing your perfect dream home
✓ Pre-formatted spreadsheets, resources, and tools to organise your decision making, save time, and move forward confidently
✓ Downloadable templates, guides, and materials libraries to support every stage of your decision-making process
✓ Flexible access to all materials for as long as you’re a member, so you can refresh as you go
✓ Stay as long as you need — after six months, continue month to month based on your project
CALLS + COMMUNITY
𐌗 No Calls Or Community included in this membership tier
(This membership is a curriculum access membership only. You will not have access to calls or ongoing feedback from Helena)
GUIDED JOURNEY
$299/Month
(normally $449)
For the homeowner who wants personalised feedback, live expert guidance, an support as they move through every stage of the PROCESS
CURRICULUM
✓ Step-by-step online training modules to guide you through designing your perfect dream home
✓ Pre-formatted spreadsheets, resources, and tools to organise your decision making, save time, and move forward confidently
✓ Downloadable templates, guides, and materials libraries to support every stage of your decision-making process
✓ Flexible access to all materials for as long as you’re a member, so you can refresh as you go
✓ Stay as long as you need — after six months, continue month to month based on your project
CALLS + COMMUNITY
✓ Expert Access with proximity to Helena’s 23+ years of design expertise
✓ Fortnightly Calls, hosted live (in school-term blocks) to review plans, troubleshoot, and get the feedback and help you need
✓Private Members-Only Community inside your course portal to connect wih other families
Minimum 6-Month commitment
After six months, continue month to month at your own pace
LIMITED TO 50 FOUNDATION MEMBERS SO JOIN NOW!
Check out our FAQs Here
How long am I locked in for?
The minimum commitment is six months. After that, you can stay month to month for as long as you need — no pressure, no long-term contracts.
Do I have to join the Guided Journey tier to get results?
Not at all! The DIY Dreamer tier gives you everything you need to confidently design your home at your own pace. But if you want live support, feedback, or extra accountability, the Guided Journey tier is there for you.
Can I join if I’m already working with a designer or builder?
Absolutely — Forever Home Formula is designed to complement any project, whether you’re DIYing, working with a team, or somewhere in between. You’ll gain tools, clarity, and expert strategies you can bring directly into your design conversations.
Do I get 1:1 design support from Helena?
Forever Home Formula is not a 1:1 design service — it’s a guided framework and (if you choose) group support. Only Guided Journey members have live access to Helena through group design calls and the private community. DIY Dreamer members work through the program independently BUT can upgrade to Guided anytime if they want extra support or feedback.
I’m not building yet — is this still for me?
Yes! Many members join early to set a clear vision, make aligned decisions, and plan ahead. Whether you’re dreaming, planning, or already mid-project, you’ll get the support and guidance you need.
What happens after I join?
You’ll get immediate access to your course portal, where you can dive into the modules, tools, and resources. If you join the Guided Journey tier, you’ll also be welcomed into the private members’ community and receive details for the next live call.
This is how you’ll create a forever home to fall in love with.
Limited spots are available to ensure intimate group coaching every step of the way — so every question gets answered, all issues are handled, and you feel calm and collected with a designer in your corner. With continuous support available, this is truly design done differently, because we do it together — without the traditional five-figure investment required to work with an interior designer.
FOREVER HOME FORMULA BRINGS PROFESSIONAL HOME DESIGN TO EVERYONE.
