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.

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...

How to style a shared kids bedroom: Inspo for shared room...

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Kids rooms are so much fun to style! And when a reader asked us for ideas on how to style a shared kids bedroom,...

How to: Style your investment property or Airbnb

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When it comes to staging a property — whether it’s for sale or for accommodation websites — first impressions count! We guarantee the effort...

The most hackable smart devices in your home

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These days, our homes are becoming smarter and more automated, making life easier and more efficient. But with smart technology comes a higher risk...

Must-haves for the perfect home theatre setup

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Whether you have a vacant space under your house or a second living area you want to put to better use, a home theatre...

Speed cleaning: How to have a clean house before lunch

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Supported by Maid2Match Maybe you’ve got guests coming over for a long lunch, or your in-laws are dropping by for a surprise visit. Or maybe...

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...

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,...

Make a statement with black floors — hardwood, tile or carpet

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In the home, black anything adds drama. But one place in the home that is often overlooked when using black... is on the floor....

How to create a mindful home: 10 ways to improve mindfulness

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Supported by Canberra Outlet It’s been a tricky few years, wouldn’t you agree?! Here at Style Curator, we’re all about helping you create a stylish home you...

Interior design trends to watch out for in 2025

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Creating a home that feels just right can be overwhelming. Choosing the right colours, furniture, and flooring isn’t always straightforward, and with so many...

A guide to the 10 most popular interior design styles

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When decorating any space, it’s important to have a clear source of inspiration. This inspo could be a colour palette that instantly lifts your...

What is Japandi interior design? A complete guide to Japandi style...

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What do you get when you fuse minimalist Japanese aesthetics with warm, clean-lined Scandinavian design? Japandi interior design style. Gaining popularity in Australia and around...

How using 3D to visualise your home project can save you...

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Designing or renovating a home comes with what feels like a thousand decisions and it's not always easy to picture how everything will come...

How to design the perfect walk-in pantry

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What’s the secret to a spotless kitchen? The answer lies with a little help behind the scenes. As our homes have become more open plan,...

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...

How to save money when moving house

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I haven't shared a personal post in some time but after a couple of whirlwind years, I’ve finally found solid ground again. More on...

Styling hacks for decorating a rental outdoor space or balcony

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Outdoor entertaining is one of our fave things to do, especially in the warmer months. But if you're renting, it can be difficult to...

8 of the best ways to use art to style your...

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Supported by Canvaspop There's no denying art has the ability to transform rooms — adding colour, a focal point or telling a story in a...

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....

Everything you need to know about lighting your bathroom

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If there’s one thing we’ve learnt from building and renovating, it’s that you can’t underestimate the impact of great lighting. Skimp on lighting and...

Building on a sloping block and how to make the most...

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Supported by Denman Prospect In case you missed the memo, split-level homes are back in vogue in a big way — and there are plenty...

Alina’s sweet big girl bedroom with flowers, bunnies and everything girly

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Every little girl dreams of a princess bedroom, right?! Or maybe it's that every parent loves the idea of decorating a sweet big girl...

Top interior stylist Simone Haag shares her best home styling tips

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Simone Haag landed in the world of design after 7 years abroad working in high-end business. She wanted to pursue a more creative path...