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.

1-0-1 guide to picking the right bath: Types and materials explained

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Choosing the right bathtub can significantly enhance the functionality of your bathroom and uplift the value of your home. A well-selected bath can serve as a striking design...

Smart home upgrading: How to build a future-ready abode

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When doing a major reno or new build, we spend a lot of time agonising over the materials and finishes to build a home...

15 ways to spruce up your outdoors

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Supported by Thomsons Outdoor Pine Our gorgeous climate is made for outdoor living but if your outdoors aren’t exactly inviting, you might like to try...

Keeping it cool: Tips for optimal air conditioner maintenance

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Whether it's staying cool in summer or warm in winter, keeping up to date with your aircon maintenance will have it running in top...

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...

10 genius ways to organise your home

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Supported by Hafele Home Tiny, organised pockets around the home, where everything has a dedicated place, has never been more appreciated or trending. But how...

Top 7 tips to declutter your home this spring

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Spring is the perfect time of year to give your home an overhaul — clearing out the old and making way for the new! Today...

How to style artificial flowers at home: Making faux flowers fab!

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You know we’re suckers for fresh flowers — our vases are typically bursting with blooms! But sometimes, artificial flowers are a better option. Think...

House plants safe to have around pets (and which ones to...

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We love our pets. We also love our plants! But pets and plants don't always mesh well — in fact, some plants can be...

Things to consider when picking an air conditioner for your home

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Supported by ActronAir Researching what to look for when buying a new air conditioner? As this is a purchase many of us will only need to...

A day in the life of the Head of Styling at...

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Styling homewares and furniture to absolute perfection (that often results in us reaching for our credit cards) likely has a talented team behind the...

Bonnie’s backyard before and our plans

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Supported by Trex Over the past few months we’ve been busy renovating Bonnie’s house and while our focus has predominately been inside, with the weather...

Driveway inspiration gallery: Contemporary driveway ideas

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If you've tried searching for 'driveway inspiration' on Google or Pinterest, chances are you would have been inundated with dated or traditional concepts of...

5 most popular indoor plants trending in 2023

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Looking to add a few more plants to your indoor jungle? Let us share with you the most popular indoor plants trending in 2023....

What are the birth month flowers and their meaning?

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You would have heard of the zodiac signs and probably birth stones too. But did you know we also have birth flowers? Each month...

DIY solar installs: Balancing savings with safety and compliance

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If you're considering a DIY solar installation to save costs, it's essential to understand the balance between savings and safety. Do-it-yourself approaches may initially cut...

How to pick the right dining chair: Your guide to getting...

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It isn’t until you start shopping for new dining chairs that you realise the decision is far from easy — prices vary significantly, the...

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...

Hot trend alert: Shaped candles and where to shop our faves

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Pardon the pun but different shaped candles are seriously HOT right now. From spheres to bubble shapes, silhouettes to bendy pillars, there are so...

From dark and moody to stark and crisp, discover the latest...

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We love discovering the latest volumes in the Haymes Colour Library. Haymes is always on the forefront of latest interior colour trends and styles. They've...

The best window coverings to insulate your home: Keeping your home...

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Supported by dollar curtains + blinds We all want comfortable homes and to save on heating and cooling bills... right?! One of the best ways...

10 common renovation mistakes to avoid!

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If you're about to embark on a renovation journey, it's a good thing you're reading this first! Today experienced Interior Designer, Lauren Beattie of LO...

Inspiration gallery: VJ panel living room walls

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VJ panel living room walls are seriously hot and a trend we just never seem to tire of — and it's pretty obvious to...
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Take a cue from Shaynna Blaze and add colour and interest...

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Supported by Bluethumb If you want to add more colour and interest to your home but worry about painting feature walls or investing in colourful...