Advice

Uplifting your home has never been easier. In our advice section, you’ll find practical interior design advice, home styling tips, renovation advice, gardening ideas and cleaning hacks. Whether you’re building, renovating or simply refreshing a room, Style Curator is here to guide you.

Style Curator is a leading Australian interiors blog read by hundreds of thousands of people each month. Our motto is simple: create a home you love. Founded by Interior Designer Gina Beschorner, the blog covers all aspects of home improvement and home decoration.

Many of our advice articles include input from industry experts. We call on architects, interior designers, lighting specialists, landscapers and more to share their best tips. For example, our article on how to prepare your home for sale features advice from prominent renovation experts. Our guide on how to landscape your garden includes insights from one of Australia’s top landscape architects.

You’ll also find some of our most popular design advice here. Readers love our guide to designing the ultimate laundry, our must-know kitchen design measurements, and our tips on choosing the right kitchen splashback tile.

If you’re looking for outdoor advice, we have you covered too. Explore articles on the best plants to grow in pots, seasonal gardening guides and ideas for creating an epic outdoor play area for your child.

We also share plenty of home styling tips. Think curated décor round-ups, bookshelf styling ideas, bedroom decorating tips and more. If you’ve ever wondered how to style your home like a designer, this is where you’ll find the answers.

The aim of Style Curator is always to help you create a home you love. If there’s anything you’d like advice on that we haven’t covered, we’d love to hear from you. Email hello@stylecurator.com.au to request an advice article and we’ll get working on it.

10 instant updates to refresh your bedroom

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Our bedroom should be our sanctuary — it is after all where most of us spend the majority of time — yet it's often...

Everything you need to know about picking the right grout: From...

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Supported by Ardex Without a doubt, every week I get questions around grout. It seems there’s a serious lack of good information out there to...

Arcadian project: The small living room upgrade that packs a punch

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With limited space in an apartment, it can be awfully hard to add that 'wow' factor. Yet Interior Designer Jacqueline Chen of The Glade...

21 easy kitchen cleaning hacks to save time and energy

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If you've been following Style Curator for a while, you'll know that we love a good hack. They make our lives easier, whether it...

7 tips for creating the ultimate media room

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It’s rare to come across a floor plan of a new home build that doesn’t have a second living area. Whether that’s a playroom,...

Everything you need to know about lighting your bathroom

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If there’s one thing we’ve learnt from building and renovating, it’s that you can’t underestimate the impact of great lighting. Skimp on lighting and...

4 tips to avoid delays on your moving day

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It's said one of the most stressful life events is moving house! And when unexpected issues crop up, such as delays on your moving...

Clever ideas for how to store your spice collection

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You know we love home organisation and today we're talking all things herbs and spices! We've heard many of you asking for photos and...

Top 7 liquid hand soaps: Best hand wash at all price...

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In our line of work, we're lucky enough to have tried and tested dozens of hand wash or liquid hand soaps. Liquid hand soaps can...

Quartz composite sinks pros and cons: What you need to know...

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Supported by Hafele Home It isn’t until you’re planning a kitchen remodel that you realise just how many decisions there are to make — including...

Expected kitchen trends in 2023

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Is 2023 finally going to be the year you get your dream kitchen? Then the last thing you want to do is date your...

Trending now: Staying ahead of ever changing home decor trends in...

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In 2023, home decor trends are taking a dramatic turn and we're here for it! While earthy, muted spaces dominated past years, 2023 is...

8 things to declutter to start the new year right

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We love homewares and beautiful things as much (if not more than!) the next person — but unnecessary objects can carry a weight, causing...

What size should I make my tile grout joints?

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A question I've been asked a lot lately is what size should I make tile grout joints? It's come up so much that I'm...

Inspo alert: Ideas on how to decorate a boy’s bedroom

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Boy's bedrooms can be tricky. No one, especially a kid, wants a boring bedroom but go too heavy with a theme and risk them...

How to turn your rental property into a cosy home

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Life as a renter can certainly come with its share of pros and cons. One undeniable pro is that you can live anywhere without...

How to care for encaustic cement tiles: What cleaning products to...

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Encaustic tiles are those beautiful cement tiles (often patterned) you may have seen on Instagram, Pinterest or other design sites. While they are a gorgeous...

How to design the perfect walk-in pantry

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What’s the secret to a spotless kitchen? The answer lies with a little help behind the scenes. As our homes have become more open plan,...

Contemporary retro vibes: The coloured art prints from Vera Fleur

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When this artist's coloured art prints feature on our Instagram feed, we knew we had to interview her. Her style blends old-school retro vibes...

How to arrange a small bedroom with a large bed: Stylist...

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Not everyone has the luxury of a large bedroom, especially those living in tight apartment spaces. Yet pretty much everyone loves being able to...

11 types of white kitchen splashback tiles

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We know how difficult it can be to lock in selections for a kitchen... it's that constant battle between wanting to create a space...

Stylish kid’s rugs you’ll actually want in your home

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When it comes to kid's rugs, we're spoilt for choice. And not in a good way! If you're looking for stylish kid's rugs that...

How to create an outdoor cinema

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Enjoy movies on the big screen in the privacy of your garden all summer long! Check out the video below to find out how...

Nook styling: 3 ways to make the most of empty corners...

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Supported by Natural Rugs Australia Styling empty corners of the home to give them interest — and purpose — is one of the best ways...