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.

10 most common renovation mistakes and how to avoid them

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People often ask us what are the most common mistakes renovators make and how can they learn to avoid them? Let’s face it, no...

Common plumbing emergencies for Adelaide residents

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Supported by Mr Emergency Feeling a bit stumped by a leaky pipe or a blocked sink? No worries, we've all been there. Plumbing emergencies can...

How to create a mood board to achieve your home design...

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Whether you’re building, renovating or simply want to redecorate a room, a mood board is a useful tool to use. It's something design experts...

How to create a floral and festive outdoor entertaining area

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Supported by Early Settler With the festive season quickly approaching, many of us will be making plans for our traditional Christmas brunch, lunch or dinner. We’re...

Clever kitchen storage in this contemporary kitchen renovation

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When it comes to any room in the house — especially the kitchen — storage is key. We take a look around this contemporary...

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...

A day in the life of Interior Designer, Jasmine McClelland

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From the outside, a day in the life of Interior Designer Jasmine McClelland seems so glamorous! She gets to surround herself with dreamy interiors,...

What to consider when picking colours, shapes and furniture

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Where the heck do you start when styling a room? It’s a question we get asked a lot and we’re so excited to have...

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...

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...

Hop to it: Easter decorating ideas for your entryway

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Supported by Big W Easter is just around the corner, and whether you’re a traditionalist or simply take the occasion to spend more time with...

5 ways under $50 to get your home ready for the...

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Supported by Canberra Outlet A new year brings with it the feeling of a fresh start and it's a great time to set better intentions...

How to: Style a bookshelf

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Shelf styling, or shelfie styling as it’s more commonly known, is only gaining popularity as a way of decorating our homes. Bookshelves aren’t just...

How to get custom cushions made: Clark Rubber’s new cushion service

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Supported by Clark Rubber If you follow me on Instagram, you would have seen that I recently shared some gorgeous cushions I got made using...

Trend alert: Basket pendant lights and where to shop our faves

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Basket pendant lights are seriously on trend right now. We're seeing them pop up in kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms and even outdoor living spaces....

8 ways to add the Australiana aesthetic to your home

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Known for its contemporary yet warm and laid back style, the Australiana aesthetic is trending in interiors in Australia and abroad. This style is...

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...

Farmhouse meets contemporary style kitchen renovation

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You'll do a double take when you see the before and after photos of today's gorgeouuuus kitchen remodel. Is it really the same house?...

Top 10 ways to create a sophisticated master bedroom

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Supported by TEMPUR I recently gave my bedroom a makeover and it feels so good coming home and having a space to unwind! A bedroom...

Backyard inspiration: Creating two modern backyards from the rubble

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The fairytale story of the ugly duckling is familiar and well known, but what about turning into two swans? That's exactly the magic Interior...

Secrets of coffee table styling from the experts

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We love a well styled coffee table but it can be hard to achieve — often looking too cluttered, same-same or just blah. That's why...

Katie’s top 10 tips on building your first home

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Katie and Mitch finished building their first home less than six months ago. During the process, they faced more than their fair share of...

A guide to the most popular kitchen configurations

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We constantly hear the saying ‘kitchen is the heart of the home’ so it’s no wonder that when building or renovating, this space comes with a...

Is your dream home actually insurable? 5 questions to ask post-reno

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You've just finished your grand renovation. Cue the celebration! The new kitchen sparkles, your living spaces flow beautifully, and maybe there's a lush green...