How to make money

from your home

Do you want another living room? Are you considering extending your house to add a new master bedroom with an ensuite? Did you know that an extension can add more value to your home than anything else? 

My neighbour inherited a 1920s trans villa from her mother, and asked me whether it was worth restoring or whether should she bowl it and build new. This was my advice.

One of the best ways to grow your home's living space is to extend – and generally the only place available to do this is at the rear of your home. We take a look at some inspiring additions. 

Here are all our Inspiration and Design ideas articles in one handy index so you can jump straight to any article that interests you. You'll even get a tour of Keef's NY pad there as well as much, much more.

In the fast-moving modern world, we are becoming disconnected with tradition. But the good news is that we can regain some of that through interior design and the objects around us.

Sleeplessness is a problem experienced by New Zealanders at least once a week on average. Here are our recommendations for optimising your bedroom for sleep as well as aesthetics. 

What’s the one thing that can add the most value to your home? If you’re thinking a fresh coat of paint, or a new kitchen, or renovating your bathroom – you’d be wrong.