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.

The power of paint: Living room makeover on a budget

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The arrival of spring can often inspire us to update our living spaces and freshen things up. One of the best ways to do...

11 types of white kitchen splashback tiles

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We know how difficult it can be to lock in selections for a kitchen... it's that constant battle between wanting to create a space...

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...

Interior design on a budget: A guide for new homeowners

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If you've recently bought a new place, chances are you're in the midst of a decorating dilemma. Whether you're trying to make existing pieces...

How to update a bathroom using shower screens

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Over the years we've shared many ideas on how you can uplift your bathroom for less, including simple cosmetic changes. One upgrade we can...

Internal brick wall before and after: 80s brown to on-trend grey

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Supported by Monsta Shop If you follow along on Instagram and watch my stories, you’d know we’re kicking off a renovation series at Bonnie’s new...

Bookmark Gioia as another best place to buy artwork online

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Supported by Gioia One of the top requests we receive from readers is where to buy artwork online. Correction, affordable artwork. Because no room feels...

Introducing easy and smart security ideas to protect your home

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Supported by Lane Security We recently shared a complete home security checklist with the top 10 ways you can protect your home and today we...

Erskineville kitchen before and after: Luxe navy blue kitchen

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The biggest transformation of our Erskineville project was the kitchen/family area. The homeowners are a young couple who love to entertain so we turned...

5 fabulous Easter table setting ideas

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Oh my, we cannot believe Easter is this weekend!! If like us, you've done nothing to plan for Easter and you're kissing the idea of...

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...

Tips for comparing home loan lenders and securing the best deal

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Are you overwhelmed by the number of home loan lenders available? Whether you're applying for your first home loan or looking to refinance, you...

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...

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...

Bonnie’s full house renovation: Before + afters of each zone

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For months we've been busy renovating every square centimetre of Bonnie's house and we're so excited to say we are finally 100% DONE! Hoorayyyy! Her...

6 things to keep in mind when buying property

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Are you on the hunt for the perfect investment property? Or maybe you're about to purchase your first home? Buying property is one of...

Before and after bathroom renovation featuring the bath of dreams!

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Is there anything more satisfying than a before and after bathroom renovation? We think not! And today's is ah-MAZING! Just wait until you see...

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...

Stylish handles to refresh your interiors or update tired furniture

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It's incredible the transformation new, stylish handles can make to a dated room or tired furniture! Recently, expert Rapid Renovator Naomi Findlay shared her top...

Gallery wall inspiration: Round up of the best gallery walls

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Anyone who has tried to create a gallery wall would know it's not as easy as it may appear! Generally, gallery walls require a...

Contemporary retro vibes: The coloured art prints from Vera Fleur

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When this artist's coloured art prints feature on our Instagram feed, we knew we had to interview her. Her style blends old-school retro vibes...

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...

How to choose the right window treatment

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Supported by DIY Blinds Who would have thought choosing the right window treatment could be so difficult! Roller blinds, curtains, shutters, venetians, roman, panels and...

Different ways to use Christmas florals: How to incorporate florals into...

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We're a bit late to the party but last year we discovered the wonder of Christmas florals — you know, those beautiful artificial stems...