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 artificial flowers at home: Making faux flowers fab!

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You know we’re suckers for fresh flowers — our vases are typically bursting with blooms! But sometimes, artificial flowers are a better option. Think...

How to organise your garage and make room for more

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Supported by Haval Is your garage starting to look more like a storage unit than a part of your home? If you’re nodding yes, it's...

7 ways to design an outdoor space that exudes resort-level luxury

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Whether you've found your forever home or simply love that holiday-at-home feeling, there are plenty of reasons why it makes sense to invest in...

Why glass railings are the ultimate upgrade for a contemporary staircase

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In many homes, the staircase is one of the first things you see as you walk through the door, so it has the power...

A classic beauty: A look through this stunning all-white kitchen

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We love a standout feature in the kitchen, but sometimes, classic is what we crave. Come and take a look around this stunning all-white...

How to find your interior style: Top design experts share their...

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Hands down the top question we get asked at SC is how to achieve a cohesive style in your home. Many readers say they...

Everything you need to know about picking the right grout: From...

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Supported by Ardex Without a doubt, every week I get questions around grout. It seems there’s a serious lack of good information out there to...

Nook styling: 3 ways to make the most of empty corners...

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Supported by Natural Rugs Australia Styling empty corners of the home to give them interest — and purpose — is one of the best ways...

White on white office styling and where to shop the look

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Lately I've been spending way more time in my office than usual and it was starting to look like a bomb hit! I was...

11 types of white kitchen splashback tiles

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We know how difficult it can be to lock in selections for a kitchen... it's that constant battle between wanting to create a space...

Stylish handles to refresh your interiors or update tired furniture

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It's incredible the transformation new, stylish handles can make to a dated room or tired furniture! Recently, expert Rapid Renovator Naomi Findlay shared her top...

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...

17 back of door storage ideas to get the most out...

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Whether you live in a tiny apartment or family home, finding new storage solutions is a priority for many! And one place that offers...

Where to put a wine fridge: Best locations for functionality and...

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Finding the perfect spot for your wine fridge isn't just about making it fit somewhere in your home. You want to think about how you'll...

Practical tips to get the perfect shade of white paint

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Supported by Monsta Few people enjoy painting so it’s important we get the right shade of paint first time round! I picked the wrong shade of...

What we’ve been pinning on Pinterest

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Many people say Pinterest is all about planning weddings you'll never have and remodelling homes you'll never own but we disagree. For us, Pinterest...

Bathroom trends to let go of in 2019

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New interior trends are emerging and taking over all the time, but embrace them too late in the game and spaces can feel dated...

Hidden water leaks in Adelaide: A growing concern for homeowners

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Hidden water leaks can quietly drain your wallet and damage your home, often going unnoticed until it's too late! These sneaky leaks can lead...

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...

5 plumbing things to check before buying a house

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Supported by Jim's Plumbing When moving into a new house, you want to spend any money you may have left over on things like...

Designing a family-friendly home: Home inclusions for families

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Are you about to build a new home and wondering how you can make it as functional for your family needs as possible? Perhaps...

From old shack to luxe Scandi-style home: See the before and...

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Renovating is one of those things you get a taste for and either become addicted to or never want to experience again, EVER! For...

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...

How to create your own floral arrangement: Step-by-step guide by an...

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There is no faster way to make your home look and feel more inviting than a big arrangement of beautiful fresh flowers. Weekly visits to...