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.

How to style your baby’s cot (when they’re not sleeping in...

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Supported by Lorraine Lea The other week I shared my top tips to creating a practical, stylish and baby-safe nursery and one of those tips...

Muted blush pink and gold bedroom with Siesta Home

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I'm always on the lookout for new bedding and love to create a room styled around the bed. So when I was lucky enough...

Designing the ultimate alfresco kitchen, all the design tips and tricks

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Supported by Hafele Home An alfresco kitchen is always a good idea — especially in Australia where our climate allows us to make use of...

Haymes 2015 colour forecast preview

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We've just returned from the 'Haymes 2015 colour forecast' preview and are excited to share with you the hottest colour trends for next year. At...

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...

A day of styling at Southern Innovations new showroom

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Last week you may have seen behind the scenes shots on Instagram of the kitchen and bathroom displays we styled for Southern Innovations. It was...

Your guide to creating the perfect home office

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Supported by Arielle The last year has brought unprecedented changes to the way most people work. Daily commutes to the office have been replaced with...

Rejigging a floor plan: 5 ways to guarantee the best outcome

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One of the best ways to update your home is by changing the floor plan. Whether it’s adding an extra room or opening up...

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...

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...

Top 10 products for minimalist interior styling

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Ever wondered what the 'must have' products for minimalist interior styling are? That's exactly what Louise asked us and we thought it would make...

How to: Style a holiday home

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Whether you've got a holiday home and are looking for tips on how to style it, or just want to create that holiday at...

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...

How to ventilate a bathroom

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Supported by Expella Bathroom ventilation is not the most glamorous part of a renovation, but it is important to prevent moisture build up, which can...

Patio design ideas

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Are you ready to build your dream patio but need inspiration? Let us help with these patio design ideas to create your ideal outdoor...

How to deep clean your home yourself, including your sofa and...

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Supported by Britex It’s been a crazy start to 2020 and not in a good way! Where I live in Canberra, we had hazardous smoke...

How to get major jobs done around the home… NOW!

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Supported by People's Choice Credit Union Whether you want to renovate, extend your property, landscape or do as I recently did and knock down to...

What really goes down on an interior styling shoot?

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Glamorous and fun — these are the words that come to mind when I flip through an interior design magazine and think of the...

3 bedroom trends I’m predicting to hit big in 2018

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Supported by Forty Winks With each new year it’s always fun to predict what trends will hit big. With bedroom styling currently on my mind,...

7 of the best winter scent candles: Candles to make you...

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Candle burning season is here! Often when styling, people focus on what they can see but our other senses are just important. Scent is...

What’s hot for the home this summer: 3 interior trends 2019/20

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Supported by Canberra Outlet Aaahh feel that? Winter is finally behind us and hot summer days are within fingertip reach. It’s time to pack away...

Terrazzo, pink, gold… a truly dreamy bathroom reveal

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If you asked us to pick our favourite element from today's room tour... we honestly couldn't tell you! We take a look around a...

Roofing materials in Australia, what’s best?

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When pulling together a materials palette for our home, a lot of time is spent deciding on the best flooring options, paint colours and...

A serene, timeless bathroom transformation with clever use of space

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Designing a bathroom that feels luxurious, minimal, and practical for a young family is no easy feat — but that’s exactly what Nina Di...