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.

Tween girl bedroom decorating ideas

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Tweens... that stage where she's no longer a little kid but not quite a teenager (although attitudes and hormones may disagree with us here...

Gorgeous homewares and decor finds to elevate your home styling

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Some people like to spend their money on clothing or handbags. Personally, we love to buy gorgeous homewares! And because we know we're talking...

How to declutter your workspace… and boost productivity!

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If you find you get easily distracted in your home office… or you’re just not as productive as you’d like to be, it might...

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...

10 types of green bathroom tiles: Be inspired to use green...

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Increasingly, people are getting bolder with their tile choices, and we're all here for it! With great risk often comes great reward and to...

A guide to the most popular kitchen configurations

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We constantly hear the saying ‘kitchen is the heart of the home’ so it’s no wonder that when building or renovating, this space comes with a...

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...

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,...

Styling above a bed: Ideas to decorate the space above your...

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When you guys write in with requests for styling help, we answer the call! And recently a reader asked for ideas on how to...

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...

The pros and cons of electric hot water tanks

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Supported by Metropolitan Plumbing Are you considering upgrading your home's hot water system and weighing the options? Electric hot water tanks are a popular choice...

Bringing art into your home, Julia Green covers the important points...

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We hear all the time about how important it is to have art in the home — adding interest and dimension. Yet selecting art...

How smart home owners are using sheds for purposes other than...

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Short on space but can't upsize your home? The answer to your space limitations or storage woes may be hidden in your backyard. There's...

How you can add ambience and style to your outdoors for...

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Supported by The Reject Shop As most of you know, this year I'm on a mission to finish my home — and that mainly includes...

How to style your dining table (when it’s not being eaten...

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An area of interior styling you don't seem to find much advice on is how to style your dining table. This large surface in the...

Shelf styling made easy with these 10 tips

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Looking for ways you can display some of your favourite pieces or add interest to a room? Bookshelf styling is a surefire way to...

How to ventilate a bathroom

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Supported by Expella Bathroom ventilation is not the most glamorous part of a renovation, but it is important to prevent moisture build up, which can...

My secrets to keep your home organised and tidy

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Supported by The Reject Shop Keeping an organised home for as little effort as possible is a goal many of us share, but it can...

Designing a family-friendly home: Home inclusions for families

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Are you about to build a new home and wondering how you can make it as functional for your family needs as possible? Perhaps...

12 reasons why you’re killing your indoor plants

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If you're reading this, chances are you've killed more than one or two indoor plants in your time. Don't worry, no judgement here... we've...

5 step guide: How to choose the right trees for your...

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Choosing the right trees for your garden can feel overwhelming and we often leave landscaping in the ‘too hard basket’. But it needn't be with...

How to create a stylish, pet-friendly home

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Since Hulk became the newest member of the Style Curator team, we've gone a bit pet crazy! And since it's National Pet Day, we...

9 of the hottest trending exterior building materials right now!

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Building or renovating? Then chances are you'll be faced with the arduous decision of what material or materials to use on the exterior of...

Tired bathroom gets a modern marble makeover

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Who doesn't love a good renovation before and after?! Today Simon Gunn of Gunn Building shares his latest bathroom reno. In this space, he...