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.

A lesson on designing timeless interiors by Mim Design

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Last week I was lucky enough to attend the Decor + Design Show in Melbourne and while I was there, I crammed in as...

How to create a luxurious bedroom with a queen bed

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A luxurious bedroom is a retreat, a place where you can unwind, relax, and indulge in comfort. One key element that sets the tone...

How to style a sideboard, console or hall table: Home décor...

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Supported by Canberra Outlet Sideboards, consoles or hall tables offer the perfect surface area for a styling opportunity. Whether in your entry, dining, hallway or...

How to add colour to a rental: Interior Designer Bree Leech...

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There's nothing worse than void, unused spaces in a home and if you're renting it can feel almost impossible to fix. Well we've got...

5 harmful things plumbers wish you would stop doing

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Supported by Metropolitan Plumbing No one wants to spend unnecessary money or time fixing problems around their home that could be avoided. Plumbing is one...

Gina’s home: Guest bedroom refresh

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It was just under 3 years ago that I first shared our guest bedroom on the blog. This space remains one of my favourite...

Bathroom before and after: Bad reno turns beautiful bespoke bathroom

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At first glance you might wonder why this bathroom was reno'ed. Inoffensive white wall tiles, white vanity and brown stone-look flooring are still common...

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...

The tips and tricks to styling your coffee table with ease

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Supported by Canberra Outlet I love styling your coffee table as it’s a small and achievable surface area in your home to style well —...

Stylish kid’s rugs you’ll actually want in your home

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When it comes to kid's rugs, we're spoilt for choice. And not in a good way! If you're looking for stylish kid's rugs that...

Patio design ideas

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Are you ready to build your dream patio but need inspiration? Let us help with these patio design ideas to create your ideal outdoor...

Australian Christmas inspiration: Aussie festive styling ideas

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Supported by Canberra Outlet Are you ready to start decorating your home for the holiday season? Busy menu planning and prepping for your big celebration?...

4 tips to avoid delays on your moving day

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It's said one of the most stressful life events is moving house! And when unexpected issues crop up, such as delays on your moving...

How to style your baby’s cot (when they’re not sleeping in...

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Supported by Lorraine Lea The other week I shared my top tips to creating a practical, stylish and baby-safe nursery and one of those tips...

Stylists agree, styling on a fireplace mantel should be restrained

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With winter well and truly here, no doubt many of you have dusted off your fireplaces to enjoy their cosy warmth but what about...

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....

Experts break down 7 air conditioner features and if you need...

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If you're on the hunt for a new air conditioner, you'd know that modern split systems do more than just heating and cooling. There's...

Home decor trends from Life Instyle 2015

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At Life Instyle we were lucky enough to get a front row pass and see all the latest homewares, art and furniture that will...

How to style a bar cart

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Hands up who's always wanted a stylish bar cart in your home or perhaps you have one that's just been collecting dust? Never fear,...

In the garden: Summer gardening guide

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It’s not exactly our typical summer (when will it ever stop raining?!) but there's still plenty we can and should be doing in the...

The best way to clean your shower and glass screen

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If there's one cleaning question we see come up more than any other, it's how to clean your glass shower screen or the best...

How to deep clean your home yourself, including your sofa and...

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Supported by Britex It’s been a crazy start to 2020 and not in a good way! Where I live in Canberra, we had hazardous smoke...

Advice on selecting the right garage door with Delta

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Supported by Delta-Warringah Garage Doors If you’re building or renovating, you’d know there are a million and one decisions you need to make. From selecting...

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...