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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Terracotta bathroom inspo and ideas: Earthy bathroom inspiration

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One of the biggest investments we make when furnishing our homes is purchasing a sofa. It's also literally one of the biggest items in...

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You know we're major fans of Michelle Hart from Bask Interiors who has featured several times on SC. Well this Melbourne interior designer just...

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...

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...

5 Biggest Bathroom Blunders to Avoid

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If you are renovating your bathroom or designing a new one, this post a must read! The bathroom can be one of the trickiest spaces...

How to select the right tapware for your design

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Supported by Phoenix Tapware has come a LONG way in recent years with a growing range of shapes and finishes now on the market —...

Home interior lighting: 5 strategies for ambience and functionality

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When it comes to interior design, lighting plays many roles — functionality, aesthetic appeal, mood and ambience, safety and navigation, and the list goes...

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...

Styling Pantone’s Colour of the Year Ultra Violet in your home

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Every year, the Pantone Color Institute selects a colour that represents a 'moment in time' and sets the direction for the world of trend...

How to select the right flooring for your home: What type...

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Supported by Flooring Xtra It isn’t until you start renovating or making selections for a new build that you realise just how many decisions there...

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Supported by Canberra Outlet You don’t have to buy all new furniture to totally change the look of your bedroom. Today, I’m sharing two completely...

Erskineville laundry before and after: Dreamy Euro style laundry with added...

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If there's one zone of the home our Erskineville clients really couldn't stand in their townhouse, it was their laundry! They were set on...

Decorating a rental bedroom: Styling tricks and hacks

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Your bedroom should be your oasis but when renting, it can be tricky to know how you can personalise the space to make it...

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...

Top 20 plants for your courtyard: Plants that love living in...

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We always say one of the top ways to turn a house into a home is with plants — and this rings true for...

How to: Affordably update your kitchen

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Looking to update your tired kitchen but can't afford an entire remodel? Or are you looking to sell and know how a kitchen can...

How to prepare for an open house like a pro

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Supported by Gaddy's Indoor Plant Hire Ready to sell your house? Then you’ll most likely need to start getting your home ready for an open...

How to select the right rug

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Supported by Canberra Outlet Finding the perfect rug for your home can be one of the trickiest decorating decisions you’ll need to make. Too often,...

How to create an outdoor cinema

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Enjoy movies on the big screen in the privacy of your garden all summer long! Check out the video below to find out how...

How to style an entry: Beautiful and functional entrance ideas

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The tricks to styling your entry are much the same as styling any zone of the home but as this space can be a...

How to update your interiors to the current season… and not...

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Changing seasons and new interior trends can often leave us feeling the need to update our interiors! But how to do this without spending...

4 tips to avoid delays on your moving day

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It's said one of the most stressful life events is moving house! And when unexpected issues crop up, such as delays on your moving...