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.

New traditional kitchen renovation bathed in luxe marble

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Today's new traditional kitchen renovation is glorious. Featuring luxe marble, shaker cabinetry, stunning parquet floors and so many thoughtful details, it's one for your...

Planning my new laundry room

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Last week I shared my very embarrassing, real life laundry space and how it's one of my biggest building regrets! The time has finally...

7 thoughtful guest bedroom ideas for a warm welcome

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For many of us, the guest bedroom can also double as a study or even the storage/not-sure-what-to-do-with-room... Regardless of whether or not you have...

Best home Kmart hacks: Cool home decor + furniture hacks

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For affordable, on-trend decor and homewares, it's hard to go past Kmart. But sometimes, those goodies need a bit of a TLC to become...

How to organise your garage tools for maximum efficiency

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Want to bring a sense of order and calm to your garage? You've come to the right place! For many people, the garage becomes...

Clever Kmart hacks to get your home super organised

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We love an organised home, but often it needs (yes... needs, haha!) matching containers, labels, jars, shelving... plus more! But all these stylish home...

Introducing first time home builders Katie and Mitch

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Katie and Mitch, a young couple from Brisbane, recently completed building their first home. We sat down with them to hear their experience of...

Choosing the right tile spacers for your home renovation project

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Whether you're revamping a kitchen splashback or undertaking a full bathroom renovation, tiles can completely transform a space! But choose the wrong tile spacers,...

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...

A country meets coastal home with a refreshing colour palette

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In today's real home tour, we visit a stunning home in Baxter on the Victorian Mornington Peninsula. Featuring a refreshing colour palette of dusty...

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...

10 ways to achieve a luxe farmhouse style kitchen

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The farmhouse kitchen has long been admired for its warmth and charm, but in recent years, we've seen the rise of the luxe farmhouse style —...

Easy Christmas decor DIYs: Festive ideas to decorate your home

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It's time to decorate our home for the festive season but if you're not careful, it can get pricey really quickly. Luckily, it doesn't...

5 step guide to picking the right kitchen splashback tile

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Who would have thought selecting tiles for one of the smallest areas of your home could be the most challenging?! This small space has...

Take notes: 7 great ways to style your kitchen

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The kitchen is the heart of the home and particularly in today’s more open-plan houses, it’s one that often takes centre stage. With just...

Latest kitchen design trends: Dos and don’ts of kitchen design

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In the ever-evolving world of interior design, it can be overwhelming to decide on colour palettes, materials and design features. And this rings especially...

How to select paint colours to make a room feel larger

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Selecting the right paint colour is tricky enough at the best of times, but when you're dealing with a small space, it's more critical...

Stylish window and door ideas for modern living

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Windows and doors are more than functional elements — they're key design features that can define the style and comfort of your home. Whether...

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...

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...

How to create a cosy nook in your home

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Brrrrr it's getting cold! This time of year, it's tempting to hibernate and curl up with a good book and warm drink. If you...

How to select the right tapware for your design

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Supported by Phoenix Tapware has come a LONG way in recent years with a growing range of shapes and finishes now on the market —...

Calculating square metres for home renovation success

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When you're planning a home renovation, understanding the layout of your space is essential. Knowing how to accurately measure and calculate the square footage...

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...