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.

A penthouse with a luxe materials palette and ideas to steal...

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It's not everyday we get to take a look inside a penthouse. And while this one might be a touch over budget for most...

Tips and tricks for styling your bed from stylist Jessica

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Jessical Bellef, head stylist at Temple & Webster, styles hundreds of shoots each year for the Australian homewares website so she sure knows a...

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If you follow me on Instagram, you would have seen plenty of farm videos and photos in my stories over the years. My father-in-law...

Billys Beds custom bedheads: Premium beds at unbeatable prices made in...

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Supported by Billys Beds The search for the perfect bed isn’t easy — often you have to sacrifice style or quality because of budget —...

Quick fixes and DIY hacks for home repairs and maintenance

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It can be so expensive to call in a tradesperson to fix every little home issue! With the cost of living at an all-time...

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...

Rebuild or renovate? Which option should you take?

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To knock down and rebuild or renovate? It's a question many homeowners need to make when they outgrow their current home. But deciding on...

Will you embrace Pantone’s colour of the year 2017: Greenery

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Earlier this month, the Pantone Color Institute unveiled the 2017 Colour of the Year — Greenery. “Greenery is a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that...

Need convincing a property stylist is worth the cost? Check out...

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Despite the cost of a real estate agent, it is rare to find a property sold without one. This is for the simple reason...

Product review: Hoselink retractable hose reel

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On the search for a new hose? There are plenty of options on the market, all offering different features... and at varying quality standards....

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In today's real home tour, we visit a stunning home in Baxter on the Victorian Mornington Peninsula. Featuring a refreshing colour palette of dusty...

Gorgeous homewares and decor finds to elevate your home styling

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Some people like to spend their money on clothing or handbags. Personally, we love to buy gorgeous homewares! And because we know we're talking...

Bathroom styling tips to get big results without spending big bucks

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Supported by The Reject Shop This week I set myself the challenge to style my bathroom for under $100, proving you don’t have to spend...

3 interior design trends set to hit big in 2024

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It’s an exciting time in interior design and decoration as what’s trending has taken a major turn in recent years and in 2024, we’ll...

Navy blue and charcoal bathroom with modern luxe twist

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We're always looking for bathroom inspo and love discovering bathrooms that don't just use white tiles. This latest project by Studio Black Interiors totally...

How window cleaning robots handle different window shapes

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If you’re tired of squeezing into tight spaces or dangling from dangerous heights to clean your windows, it’s time to look towards automation. Window...

Stylish fencing you can do yourself – it is possible with...

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Supported by ModularWalls Fencing is a job that traditionally requires professionals to install — costing an arm and a leg! But there’s a fencing solution on...

Arcadian project: The small living room upgrade that packs a punch

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With limited space in an apartment, it can be awfully hard to add that 'wow' factor. Yet Interior Designer Jacqueline Chen of The Glade...

The coastal ensuite makeover — a stunning before and after

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From a tired ensuite to a day spa style bathroom, this before and after is sure to leave you feeling like you've just come...

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...

Fabulous front doors: Colourful statement entry doors

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There's a good reason paint is one of our favourite renovation products — it's super affordable, easy to use and can completely transform a...

How does your plumbing system affect property value?

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When it comes to property value, many factors come into play, such as location, size, and the overall condition of the home. However, one...

10 things you need to know before undertaking a knock down...

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