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.

Where to put a wine fridge: Best locations for functionality and...

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Finding the perfect spot for your wine fridge isn't just about making it fit somewhere in your home. You want to think about how you'll...

6 of the best cosmetic bathroom makeover tips

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Bathrooms have a reputation for being one of the most expensive rooms to renovate, and with good reason too. There’s plumbing, waterproofing and all...

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...

Top 10 products for minimalist interior styling

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Ever wondered what the 'must have' products for minimalist interior styling are? That's exactly what Louise asked us and we thought it would make...

My new laundry is taking shape: A peek at Gina’s laundry...

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Just a couple of weeks ago, my laundry was a wall of ad-hoc cabinetry along one wall in my garage (see it here). It...

10 breathtaking powder rooms: Luxe powder room ideas!

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Your powder room is one of the most visited rooms in the house — particularly by guests — so why not have some fun...

Florist approved: 5 tips to make hydrangeas last longer

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It's no secret we love fresh flowers in the home! Not only do they smell amazing, they also add colour and life. And one...

Common plumbing problems in old homes

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There's a lot to love about buying an older home... their character features, charm and stories the walls can tell. But before you find...

Managing household items during extensive renovations

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Major renovations are stressful to manage in themselves without the added concerns of finding precious items or furniture being damaged in the process. But...

A guide to the 10 most popular interior design styles

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When decorating any space, it’s important to have a clear source of inspiration. This inspo could be a colour palette that instantly lifts your...

How we installed a glass floor to ceiling shower screen panel:...

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One of the best decisions we made in our recent bathroom renovation was carrying the glass shower screen all the way from the floor...

Product review: What do silk pillowcases do and why you need...

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Supported by Manchester Collection Silk pillowcases have been popping up in every corner of the web so I decided to test out silk pillowcase set...

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...

How to create a beautiful cheese board

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The festive season is upon us! And a sure party pleaser is the cheese board (or antipasto board). Just as important as the foods you...

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...

Sleep solution bedroom makeover with IKEA

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Supported by IKEA It was only a couple of months ago I shared the mini refresh I had done in our guest bedroom. Since that...

Choosing the right solar setup for your Australian home

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Across Australia, solar energy has shifted from being a niche investment to something almost every homeowner can consider. Once seen as bulky panels that...

One bedroom styled 3 ways using latest season pieces from BIG...

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Supported by Big W Who doesn’t love giving their home a refresh with the change of season?! Whether it’s embracing a new colour palette or...

8 of the best ways to use art to style your...

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Supported by Canvaspop There's no denying art has the ability to transform rooms — adding colour, a focal point or telling a story in a...

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...

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...

Why moving is the perfect time to rethink your home decor

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Having just moved interstate, Gina sold almost all her possessions and took the opportunity to have a completely fresh start — in all areas...

How to organise a utensil drawer

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Everyone's got one — a utensil drawer. An essential in any kitchen. But is it a fight to open or close yours?! Cause if...

How we designed Bonnie’s new kitchen with IKEA

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Supported by IKEA The other week we shared Bonnie’s brown and poky kitchen and talked about our plans for this space. We spent weeks pulling...