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.

Cost of bathroom renovations: What you need to know

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When it comes to remodelling the home, the cost of bathroom renovations often catch people by surprise. While it's straightforward to calculate the cost of...

How to fold towels: Simple towel styling tricks to roll or...

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There's something so oddly satisfying about walking into a hotel room to a set of nicely folded towels. It may be part of the...

How to tidy up your digital footprint

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We often talk of the benefits of decluttering your home, but just as beneficial is decluttering your online presence. A fresh digital start can...

Top 7 TikTok cleaning HACKS for your home

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There's no denying the impact TikTok is having on the home! With literally billions of videos on the platform, you can find tips on...

Trend alert: Walnut and brown kitchens + tips to pull it...

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I never thought I'd say the words 'brown interiors are trending' but here we are! Those of us who spent our childhoods eliminating the...

10 small space decorating ideas: Tricks to maximise tiny interiors

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Decorating a small space is often referred to as a challenge. What to do when you’re living in a place the size of a...

Stylish kitchen sink materials for all budgets

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We often hear the saying that tapware is the jewellery of a kitchen... But in recent years, kitchen sinks have also become a focal...

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...

Patrick’s tiny nursery and tips for setting up a small nursery

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The other week my little man made the big step of moving into his own nursery so I thought it was about time to...

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...

Best places to buy artwork online: Affordable online art stores

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We always say art is one of our favourite ways to turn a house into a home but knowing where to buy artwork can...

Need to decide on ensuite design and finishes

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That title should actually read 'Need to decide on ensuite design and finishes... HELP!' You all went above and beyond when I asked for your...

13 genius ideas for awkward under-stair space

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We're always looking for ways to make areas of our home more beautiful and more functional. If there's one zone of the home we...

Our favourite places to shop for large rugs

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You wouldn't believe how many emails and DMs we get about where to shop for large rugs! One of the biggest rug faux pas...

How colour can transform your home: Insights from a painting expert

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There’s something so transformative about colour. A fresh coat of paint can do more than hide scuffs or tidy up a room — it...

How we installed a glass floor to ceiling shower screen panel:...

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One of the best decisions we made in our recent bathroom renovation was carrying the glass shower screen all the way from the floor...

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...

What downlights to use in a contemporary home?

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In the past week, I've received an unusually large number of emails about downlights. Many readers have asked what downlights we used in our...

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...

Top 7 tips to declutter your home this spring

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Spring is the perfect time of year to give your home an overhaul — clearing out the old and making way for the new! Today...

How to affordably update your window coverings

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When it comes to updating tired interiors, there are two things top of the list that offer the biggest bang for buck — repainting...

Wanderlust – where bohemian global adventure meets elegant, modern styling

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Supported by Metricon Bohemian Luxe (boho luxe) or Wanderlust has really come to the fore as an interior design style in recent years. Perhaps as...

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...

How to be sustainable when moving

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Moving to a new home is an exciting chapter, but it can also come with a significant environmental impact. From packing materials to transporting...