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.

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Supported by Trex The other day we showed you Bonnie’s barren backyard and talked about our plans out here and today we’re so excited to...

Planning your home reno: Gas connection new laws in Victoria

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Supported by AGIG Renovating or building your dream home is an exciting journey but it involves making many important decisions, especially when it comes to...

Creative patio paving concepts to elevate your outdoor sanctuary

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Looking to uplift your outdoor space? New outdoor paving can be on the wish list for many because of how it adds functionality and...

Rejigging a floor plan: 5 ways to guarantee the best outcome

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One of the best ways to update your home is by changing the floor plan. Whether it’s adding an extra room or opening up...

Choosing the right tile spacers for your home renovation project

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Whether you're revamping a kitchen splashback or undertaking a full bathroom renovation, tiles can completely transform a space! But choose the wrong tile spacers,...

FREE happy goat photography artwork

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If you follow me on Instagram, you would have seen plenty of farm videos and photos in my stories over the years. My father-in-law...
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Celebrate your home with a house portrait: 5 artists to consider

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We've heard of portraits, perhaps even pet portraits, but have you come across house portraits? Just as the name suggests, it involves creating a...

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...

Bathroom styling inspiration: From vanity styling to wall niche inspo!

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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...

Unlock Perth’s property market for your kids with a granny flat

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Perth faces two property and rental market crises: skyrocketing rental prices and harder-to-find vacancies. As of September 2024, the national median weekly rent sits...

Easy Christmas decor DIYs: Festive ideas to decorate your home

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It's time to decorate our home for the festive season but if you're not careful, it can get pricey really quickly. Luckily, it doesn't...

Make it merry, bright and oh so memorable with these wonderful,...

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Isn't this time of year fun?! There just seems to be an excitement in the air and it brings us so much joy! One...

Speed cleaning: How to have a clean house before lunch

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Supported by Maid2Match Maybe you’ve got guests coming over for a long lunch, or your in-laws are dropping by for a surprise visit. Or maybe...

Erskineville main bathroom before and after: Modern take on a Victorian...

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Here's the latest before and after of our recent Erskineville project and it's my favourite zone of the home — the main bathroom makeover! Related...

Top 20 Kmart hacks of 2019

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You just can't seem to get enough of our Kmart hacks articles (they've been popular on Style Curator for the last 3 years and...

Adding luxe with designer sheer curtains from DIY Blinds

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Supported by DIY Blinds Ever since we moved into our home, I knew our windows needed sheer curtains to finish the spaces. Those of you who...

20 of the coolest Kmart hacks EVER!

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The phenomenon of Kmart hacks has been going strong for almost 10 years! Over that time, we've seen everything from baskets used as pendant...

Tween boy bedroom decorating ideas

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Ahh the tween years. No longer a little boy, not quite a teenager. So how do you style a tween boy bedroom? We're here...

Designer bookcases to add style and function: See our faves from...

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Supported by BoConcept Storage needs to work for you. It needs to be easy and it needs to look good. Flexibility is key and with...

Expected kitchen trends in 2023

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Is 2023 finally going to be the year you get your dream kitchen? Then the last thing you want to do is date your...

Meet the makers: Alison Jackson handcrafted tableware and jewellery

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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...

How to measure and install your own plantation shutters

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