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.

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Garden design ideas: How to plan your dream garden using smart...

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Whether you're finally rolling up your sleeves to give a neglected garden the attention it deserves or you’ve just finished building a home and...

Green grid bathroom: A serene space inspired by Japanese design

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Creating a beautiful, functional bathroom in a compact space is no easy feat. Yet it's exactly what Kitty Lee from Kitty Lee Architecture achieved...

Beyond the island: Unexpected kitchen-adjacencies that add value

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The modern Australian kitchen is the heartbeat of the home — where design meets everyday life. But as more of us embrace open-plan living...

Australian backyards reimagined: How garden studios add style, space and value

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We recently learned that the most-searched real estate term in Australia right now is ‘granny flat’ — and it’s easy to see why. With housing costs...

How to tidy up your digital footprint

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We often talk of the benefits of decluttering your home, but just as beneficial is decluttering your online presence. A fresh digital start can...

The best outdoor cleaning hacks and tips to make your home...

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It's time to dust away the cobwebs and get your outdoor areas sparkling ready for the warmer months ahead. I'm always looking for home...

Colour and emotion: How to select colour for the mood you...

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There's no denying that colour can influence the way we feel. Plenty of studies link the effects of colour to emotion. For example, think...

Bedroom textile design trends for 2026

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If there's one space in the home that deserves an extra special touch, it's the bedroom. And creating your very own luxe space comes...

Staging your luxury home for a profitable sale

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Today’s property market is fast-paced and highly competitive, which is why presentation is more important than ever, especially when it comes to luxury homes....

Quick tweaks for a more sustainable home

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Sustainable living has become more than just a trend. It's a lifestyle choice that shapes the way we live, eat, work, and play. In...

What to grow in summer in Australia: Summer planting guide

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When it comes to food, we all know that fresh is best. And there's no better feeling than eating fresh produce that you've grown,...

How using 3D to visualise your home project can save you...

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Designing or renovating a home comes with what feels like a thousand decisions and it's not always easy to picture how everything will come...

Smart summer living: How to keep your home cool and efficient...

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As we head into another Aussie summer, most of us will be thinking about how to keep our homes cool — without spending a...

Design greenery into your renovation: How to create an indoor outdoor...

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When you think about the most calming homes, they almost always have one thing in common — a connection to nature. Incorporating greenery into...

Sustainable renovation tips for eco-friendly home makeovers

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Construction and demolition waste contributes to nearly 17% of Australia’s total waste stream — yet with a few thoughtful strategies, your renovation can become part of...

Must-haves for the perfect home theatre setup

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Whether you have a vacant space under your house or a second living area you want to put to better use, a home theatre...

Decorating with colour confidence: Free ebook

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Colour is one of the most powerful tools in interior design — it can set the mood, transform the feeling of a room, and...

How to update a bathroom using shower screens

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Over the years we've shared many ideas on how you can uplift your bathroom for less, including simple cosmetic changes. One upgrade we can...

Get your home ready for spring: 50+ quick cleaning + styling...

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Spring is our favourite time of year! An opportunity to shake away the chill of winter, thoroughly clean our homes and inject some new...

New traditional kitchen renovation bathed in luxe marble

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Today's new traditional kitchen renovation is glorious. Featuring luxe marble, shaker cabinetry, stunning parquet floors and so many thoughtful details, it's one for your...

10 types of blue bathroom tiles

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Thinking blue for your bathroom design or renovation? Wise choice! Blue is the colour associated with tranquility, making it perfect for achieving a relaxing...

Organic pesticides: Keep unwanted insects out of your garden

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There’s something so wholesome about growing your own produce. It’s a great excuse to get outside and cultivate something beautiful (and delicious). But we’re...

5 creative uses for shipping containers at home

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Have you ever wondered what you can build with a shipping container? Specifically, how you could convert a shipping container at home to enhance...