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.

7 thoughtful guest bedroom ideas for a warm welcome

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For many of us, the guest bedroom can also double as a study or even the storage/not-sure-what-to-do-with-room... Regardless of whether or not you have...

A peek inside Hazel’s gender neutral nursery

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When friend of Style Curator, Ella Kobelke announced she was having a baby, we just knew she'd create some styling magic in the nursery....

Erskineville kitchen before and after: Luxe navy blue kitchen

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The biggest transformation of our Erskineville project was the kitchen/family area. The homeowners are a young couple who love to entertain so we turned...

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...

Styling masterclass with Julia Green hosted by Willows Home Traders

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Ah-mah-goodness we are filled to the brim with styling inspiration since going to the Julia Green and Willows Home Traders styling masterclass. On Friday night...

Autumn home decor trends 2023: The colours and looks defining this...

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Supported by Canberra Outlet It’s always exciting to see what’s hot for the home when a new season rolls around, and especially in 2023 as...

Scandinavian office inspo: Dreamy Scandi style offices

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Scandinavian styling and design is one of our all-time favourite looks — restrained, tasteful and sophisticated. Today we've curated some of our favourite Scandinavian office...

How to incorporate elements of Feng Shui into your home

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You've most likely heard of Feng Shui but how do you actually bring elements of Feng Shui into your home? It was something we...

How to choose the right fixtures and finishes for every room...

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Have you recently bought a house and looking to renovate? Or perhaps you're about to build your dream home? Whether you're just updating a...

50+ ways to save on the cost of living

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In today’s fast-paced world, finding ways to save on the cost of living is more important than ever. From trimming grocery bills to cutting...

8 tips to creating stylish budget kitchens

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How do you renovate your kitchen on a budget? It's one of the top questions we get asked and today we're so excited to...

7 essential considerations when choosing blinds for your home

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Supported by Carpet Court When it comes to interior design, window treatments play a crucial role in enhancing a space's overall aesthetics and functionality. Blinds, in...

Top 7 TikTok cleaning HACKS for your home

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There's no denying the impact TikTok is having on the home! With literally billions of videos on the platform, you can find tips on...

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...

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...

The modern renovation of heritage-listed Brick and Gable House

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The Brick and Gable House renovation is a true marvel, designed with simplicity, functionality, and sustainability in mind. The original heritage-listed home has been...

Take notes: 7 great ways to style your kitchen

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The kitchen is the heart of the home and particularly in today’s more open-plan houses, it’s one that often takes centre stage. With just...

Extend the life of your flowers with these tips!

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We looooove fresh flowers in the home! It's a little luxury in life that we think is more than worth the expense, especially when...

Kitchen planning: See Gina’s kitchen ideas

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OK, this is the space I'm finding the trickiest to commit decisions but I can't put it off any longer! You might have read in...
Removable triple arch wall decal in palm print sand

Eco-friendly, removable wallpaper bedheads from Siesta Walls

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Today we're chatting with Kristie Richardson from Siesta Walls. An innovative new business transforming one bland wall at a time with their stylish and...

5 festive Christmas table setting ideas

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Eeeeek we cannot believe Christmas is this week! It has come around so quickly this year which is why we're on the search for...

Trend alert: Natural stone kitchen benchtops and splashbacks

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It's hard to miss the luxe design trend taking over in kitchen design — natural stone kitchen benchtops and splashbacks. And boy are we...

Planning a white kitchen that’s anything but boring

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With the kitchen very much at the heart of any modern home, it's no wonder that white kitchens are all the rage right now....

12 reasons why you’re killing your indoor plants

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If you're reading this, chances are you've killed more than one or two indoor plants in your time. Don't worry, no judgement here... we've...