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.

Ultimate Melbourne shopping guide: Where to shop for the home in...

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Building a new home with gas: Checklist of things to consider

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Supported by AGIG When it comes to building a new home, there are a million and one decisions you need to make — including how...

Hop to it: Easter decorating ideas for your entryway

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Supported by Big W Easter is just around the corner, and whether you’re a traditionalist or simply take the occasion to spend more time with...

DIY plant propagation Travertine and test tube wall decor

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The indoor plant trend is just as strong as ever and we are here for it! If you're looking for an interesting way to...

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 select white paint: Tips on getting the right white...

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Selecting white paint is not as easy as it might sound! And for many, it's not until you've made a costly mistake that you...

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...

Reveal of the new stylish grey deck at Bonnie’s house

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Supported by Trex We've been busy these past few weeks mapping out plans for Bonnie's backyard and installing the new Trex deck and today we're...

11 ideas for styling an empty corner of the home

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One of our most requested articles is what to do with that awkward, empty corner of the home and we're FINALLY answering your calls!...

Why I got kicked off site: Construction site safety tips

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Lately I've been spending a lot more time on site of our new build — Bruno is often calling me out to make quick...

7 tips to design a home that grows with you

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If you're about to make the huge investment of a major renovation or building a new house, chances are you've been thinking about how...

A colourful bathroom that’s full of fun, texture and terrazzo

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We love seeing when a design risk pays off and this colourful bathroom designed by Sally Birch from Sally Birch Interiors takes more than...

Top 9 kitchen splashback trends 2022

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The toughest kitchen design decision for many people is deciding on the splashback! You wouldn't believe how often we see people agonise over this...

A peek inside Hazel’s gender neutral nursery

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When friend of Style Curator, Ella Kobelke announced she was having a baby, we just knew she'd create some styling magic in the nursery....
Removable triple arch wall decal in palm print sand

Eco-friendly, removable wallpaper bedheads from Siesta Walls

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Today we're chatting with Kristie Richardson from Siesta Walls. An innovative new business transforming one bland wall at a time with their stylish and...

From 90’s nightmare to a dreamy coastal boho kitchen — a...

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When we first saw this kitchen transformation, we couldn't believe it was the same space! Today we're exploring this bright and airy coastal boho...

Planning my living room makeover and a peek at the progress...

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There's one zone of my house I've never managed to get quite right — our living room! When we first moved in, my old brown...

Common plumbing problems in old homes

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There's a lot to love about buying an older home... their character features, charm and stories the walls can tell. But before you find...

Kitchen cabinets other than white

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When it comes to selecting finishes for your new home, it can be so easy to default to white, white... and white. Today, we're sharing...

10 luxurious design features to steal from the new West Village...

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Supported by West Village The other week we shared the inspiring new West Village Brisbane development that will soon be coming to West End in...

5 spring trends you’ll be loving

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Supported by Canberra Outlet The cherry blossoms are in bloom and spring weather is finally here! It’s time to think about packing our chunky knits and...

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,...

Minimising stress when selling your home

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Getting your home ready for sale can be one of the most daunting and stressful experiences… we even read that some researchers found it...

8 bedrooms that nail rich Autumn tones

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Create a cosy, inviting bedroom this season by embracing a richer colour palette. From earthy ochre tones to splashes of deep blue, moody greys and...