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.

What to consider when buying a rug, Julia Green’s advice

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Leading Australian stylist Julia Green has styled endless magazine covers, product photo shoots and interiors for private clients so who better to ask for...

How to select paint colours to make a room feel larger

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Selecting the right paint colour is tricky enough at the best of times, but when you're dealing with a small space, it's more critical...

Blush pink and blue girl’s room by Kristy of Minnie &...

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We know how much you guys love your nursery and children's room inspo and this one is probably going to be a fave for...

5 easy ways to achieve a Hamptons outdoor space

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Supported by Canberra Outlet There’s no denying the Hamptons design style is more popular than ever. And why wouldn’t it be? Light and bright, sophisticated...

Shelf styling made easy with these 10 tips

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Looking for ways you can display some of your favourite pieces or add interest to a room? Bookshelf styling is a surefire way to...

Style and organise your office to get more done

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Supported by The Reject Shop I am one of those people who can't stand clutter or things everywhere. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a clean...

Trend alert: Contemporary meets European luxe interior style

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Supported by Grand Living There’s a new interior design style gaining momentum in Australia… a fusion style that blends classic European luxury (think French Provincial...

How to go from mood board to making selections for your...

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Mood boards are a great tool to use to hone in on your individual style. But how do you go from mood board to...

In the garden: Winter gardening guide

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You may not think there's much to do in the garden during the cold winter months, but that's far from true! Our winter gardening...

Introducing first time home builders Katie and Mitch

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Katie and Mitch, a young couple from Brisbane, recently completed building their first home. We sat down with them to hear their experience of...

8 bedrooms that nail rich Autumn tones

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Create a cosy, inviting bedroom this season by embracing a richer colour palette. From earthy ochre tones to splashes of deep blue, moody greys and...

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...

18 of the best bathroom cleaning hacks to make your space...

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Who doesn't love a good cleaning hack?! Tips and tricks to get better cleaning results with less effort, YES PLEASE! And one of the...

Gina’s living room makeover

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For the past few weeks I've been reworking my living room — taking it from a space that never felt quite 'right' to one...

Renovating your home this season? Don’t forget this crucial but overlooked...

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Supported by Elgas In the realm of interior design, every element of a home contributes to its overall aesthetics, functionality and — as has become...

Easy Christmas decor DIYs: Festive ideas to decorate your home

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It's time to decorate our home for the festive season but if you're not careful, it can get pricey really quickly. Luckily, it doesn't...

This design duo makes indoor plants more stylish and simpler than...

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Creating an indoor oasis is a goal for many but keeping plants alive is a struggle we’re not alone in. Anna and her husband...

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...

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,...

Is a marble splashback a good idea? Pros and cons of...

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When we were building our home, I had my heart set on a marble kitchen bench... but all I heard were horror stories about...

Advice on selecting the right garage door with Delta

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Supported by Delta-Warringah Garage Doors If you’re building or renovating, you’d know there are a million and one decisions you need to make. From selecting...

Genius toy storage solutions: Best storage ideas for kids toys

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Ever stood on a rogue piece of Lego? Thought to yourself, these soft toys are definitely multiplying overnight. Or wondered how your kids have...

13 genius ideas for awkward under-stair space

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We're always looking for ways to make areas of our home more beautiful and more functional. If there's one zone of the home we...

Top skills and qualifications to kickstart your interior design career

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Interior design is about so much more than having great taste or knowing the principles of design. Designers who stand out — and stay...