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.

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...

Get your home and gardening jobs done with Airtasker

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Supported by Airtasker Those of you who have been following the blog for a while would know that the landscaping at my house (or complete...

7 tips for creating the ultimate media room

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It’s rare to come across a floor plan of a new home build that doesn’t have a second living area. Whether that’s a playroom,...

Product review: LG Twin Wash front load washing machine and dryer...

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You may have spotted in my laundry renovation that I received a new washing machine. This was the catalyst to finally do something about...

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...

Designing your dream home office: A space that fuels inspiration

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You don't need us to tell you that your workspace has a direct impact on your mood and productivity. Creating an office that balances aesthetics...

Turn your house into a home: Tips and tricks to add...

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Supported by Canberra Outlet To me, the perfect home is one that reflects YOU and the people who live there. So often I get asked...

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...

17 genius home painting hacks that will change your life

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We say all the time that painting is one of the quickest and most affordable ways to transform your home. But the effort! We...

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...

Updating Bonnie’s backyard with a sleek and contemporary DIY fence

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Supported by ModularWalls Our renovations at Bonnie’s house have been tracking slower than we would like – let’s just say this townhouse has thrown more...

The dos and don’ts of selecting the right rug

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A rug is often the first thing people will notice in a room, so it’s important to make sure they are noticing it for...

Why I got kicked off site: Construction site safety tips

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Lately I've been spending a lot more time on site of our new build — Bruno is often calling me out to make quick...

Potted colour: Flowering pot plants for the home

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This article came about thanks to a reader's request (our fave kind of articles to write). She wanted to know the best way to...

Colour and emotion: How to select colour for the mood you...

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There's no denying that colour can influence the way we feel. Plenty of studies link the effects of colour to emotion. For example, think...

Top 7 products to style your home

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Supported by Canberra Outlet Styling your home is easy when you’ve got the right products to work with. But so many people who seek my...

Buying property? Here are 5 tips for saving on your home...

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Supported by Savvy For many Australians, buying a home is the biggest purchase they’ll ever make — and most will take out a home loan...

Electrician advice 10 best electrical improvements when renovating

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When building or renovating, it’s easy to focus on the visual aspects of your project — developing a colour scheme, selecting materials, and perfecting...

The cost of running ducted gas heating — is it worth...

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Supported by Metropolitan Plumbing, Electrical & Air Conditioning When it comes to investing in your home, one of the biggest decisions you can make is...

How to create a home gym that’s stylish and functional

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Convenience, long-term cost savings, privacy and motivation... there are plenty of reasons why to create a home gym. But to create a space you'll...

Is a marble splashback a good idea? Pros and cons of...

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When we were building our home, I had my heart set on a marble kitchen bench... but all I heard were horror stories about...

Are ceiling fans in living rooms out of style?

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Whether you’re renovating or building new, thinking about how to keep your home cooler in summer is especially important in Australia, where temperatures can...

How to incorporate elements of Feng Shui into your home

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You've most likely heard of Feng Shui but how do you actually bring elements of Feng Shui into your home? It was something we...

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....