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.

Maximising design potential on corner block homes: Layout strategies and architectural...

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How to create a beautiful cheese board

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Modern granny flat design ideas for contemporary living

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How to measure and install your own plantation shutters

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Future-proofing your home: What families should look for in a house...

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If there's one thing Gina learnt when she built her home it's the importance of not just thinking about your needs now but also...

The tips and tricks to styling your coffee table with ease

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Solar passive design: What it is and how it can save...

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These days, sustainable design is at the forefront of people’s minds. If you’re currently thinking about building a new home, or doing some renovations,...

How to mix vintage decor into a modern home

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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...

Creating the perfect outdoor space for the summer holidays

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We may be in the peak of winter in Australia but that doesn't stop us from daydreaming of warm summer days and enjoying the...

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...

Before and after bathroom renovation featuring the bath of dreams!

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How to organise your first aid kit

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A first aid kit is a must in every household. And yet, we bet a lot of you haven't checked those medicine expiry dates...

Be inspired to create a beautiful Christmas tablescape

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We love this time of year and all the festive styling fun there is to be had! While your Christmas tree is likely to...

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...

DIY floral arrangement centrepieces using online flower deliveries

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We love spoiling ourselves with a stunning floral arrangement as much as (or more than!) the next person. With a little creativity, you can...

How we designed Bonnie’s new kitchen with IKEA

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Supported by IKEA The other week we shared Bonnie’s brown and poky kitchen and talked about our plans for this space. We spent weeks pulling...

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...

25 quick ways to freshen up your home in 2025

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If you ask me, one of the best ways to start the new year on the right foot is by refreshing pockets of your...

Tips on organising and storing Christmas decor

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While a magical time of year, the festive season leaves behind a significant challenge: storing decorations! Whether it's finding ways to safely store delicate...

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...

How to style your bed like a hotel: Creating a luxe...

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Supported by Manchester Collection Who doesn’t love the feeling of getting into a hotel bed? That high thread count and those perfectly tucked sheets! While...

Stylish fencing you can do yourself – it is possible with...

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Supported by ModularWalls Fencing is a job that traditionally requires professionals to install — costing an arm and a leg! But there’s a fencing solution on...

5 creative uses for shipping containers at home

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