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.

Big W hacks to organise or add affordable style to your...

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There are few things we enjoy more than styling and organising the home... except perhaps finding a good bargain. So when you combine all...

How to turn your rental property into a cosy home

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Life as a renter can certainly come with its share of pros and cons. One undeniable pro is that you can live anywhere without...

Terracotta bathroom inspo and ideas: Earthy bathroom inspiration

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The '70s are trending in design in a big way and there's a lot to love from the era — especially when it's reimagined...

Tired bathroom gets a modern marble makeover

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Who doesn't love a good renovation before and after?! Today Simon Gunn of Gunn Building shares his latest bathroom reno. In this space, he...

What bathroom mirror to buy? Shapes and styles explained

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Mirrors are an essential element in any bathroom... but there's a lot more to them than function alone! The right bathroom mirror can completely...

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 —...

Erskineville kitchen before and after: Luxe navy blue kitchen

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The biggest transformation of our Erskineville project was the kitchen/family area. The homeowners are a young couple who love to entertain so we turned...

Design inspo: 10 stunning home libraries to inspire you to create...

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Today's inspo is all about home libraries! There's nothing quite like the atmosphere a home library creates — so inspiring and inviting — especially...

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...

The Jetty House: Beachy vibes and breathtaking views

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Alongside views that simply take your breath away, the moment you walk in to this week's featured home, a sense of calm and relaxation...

Quick and simple guide to a stylish table setting – every...

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Supported by Canberra Outlet When it comes to entertaining, I believe the ambience you create accounts for just as much as the food you serve! A...

Erskineville bathroom before and after: Smallest bathroom ever!

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It's time for the final room reveal of our Erskineville project — the downstairs bathroom. I won't lie, this space was a challenge. Measuring...

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...

Do you have a style crush?

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We're so excited by the competition Haymes is running — the chance to win a $1000 Haymes paint voucher, $1000 fenton&fenton voucher AND a...

Top 20 Kmart hacks of 2017

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When it comes to luxe for less or decorating your home on a budget, it's hard to beat the range of products at Kmart....

What is the best soil for indoor plants?

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Over the years of killing more indoor plants than I care to admit, I've learnt a lot about what NOT to do... And simply...

Interior designer tips: How to add colour to a Victorian style...

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We recently had a reader write in and ask us how to add colour to a Victorian style home? It's a great question, so...

Smart summer living: How to keep your home cool and efficient...

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As we head into another Aussie summer, most of us will be thinking about how to keep our homes cool — without spending a...

How to hang hats: Ways to store and display hats and...

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With summer just around the corner, it's officially hat season! Whether you've got a small collection of hats or are a full-blown addict, a...

Transform your home with Palm Springs style

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Want to give your home a fresh, modern makeover? Palm Springs style could be the perfect fit. This clean, timeless design brings a bright, airy feel...

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,...

A modest extension to create a dream home: Visiting Dot’s House

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It’s funny how one simple design choice can transform an entire space. In this case, it’s a window. We take a look inside Dot’s...

Trend alert: Dried floral arrangements and where to shop the best

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An interior styling trend we're seeing a lot of lately (and totally vibing) are dried floral arrangements. Featuring dried or preserved blooms, grasses, stems,...

Best places to buy artwork online: Affordable online art stores

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We always say art is one of our favourite ways to turn a house into a home but knowing where to buy artwork can...