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.

Could a cleaning schedule solve your home cleaning headaches?

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Supported by Jim's Cleaning Sydney If there are 3 things certain in life, it’s death, taxes… and that cleaning is a never-ending job! Is it...

Wall light guide: Rules and trends around using wall lights from...

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Recently a reader requested advice on using wall lights around the home, wanting to know the rules and trends. Of course, we called in...

Navigating Sydney’s property market: A roadmap to success

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Looking to buy into Sydney's property market? It's a dynamic city, characterised by fluctuating trends and evolving buyer preferences. Understanding the factors that influence...

11 best DIY minimalist decor: Make trending home decor

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Minimalism and minimalist decor have been trending in recent years and is one of the biggest design influences of 2023! Here at Style Curator,...

12 hacks to make your home smell good

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We say all the time that you experience a space with all your senses, not just your eyes! So while most of our focus...

Real terrazzo vs terrazzo-look tiles, what you need to know

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Without a doubt one of the hottest materials in design at the moment is terrazzo. We’re seeing terrazzo used everywhere from kitchen benchtops, to...

What to consider when buying a rug, Julia Green’s advice

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Leading Australian stylist Julia Green has styled endless magazine covers, product photo shoots and interiors for private clients so who better to ask for...

How to cleanse crystals, recharge and set intentions

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Crystals have certainly been making waves in interior styling but they're said to be able to do a lot more than just look beautiful....

Smart home upgrading: How to build a future-ready abode

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When doing a major reno or new build, we spend a lot of time agonising over the materials and finishes to build a home...

What to grow in spring in Australia: Spring planting guide

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With spring in full bloom, it's when our gardens really comes alive. And there are so many delicious fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs to...

Bedroom styled two ways: Coastal and romantic autumn vibes

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Supported by Canberra Outlet You don’t have to buy all new furniture to totally change the look of your bedroom. Today, I’m sharing two completely...

Your guide to creating the perfect home office

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Supported by Arielle The last year has brought unprecedented changes to the way most people work. Daily commutes to the office have been replaced with...

10 most common renovation mistakes and how to avoid them

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People often ask us what are the most common mistakes renovators make and how can they learn to avoid them? Let’s face it, no...

4 on-trend kitchen schemes inspired by Caesarstone’s latest designs

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Supported by Caesarstone One of my favourite things to do is design kitchen schemes so when Caesarstone released their new Whitelight Collection of quartz surfaces, I couldn’t...

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...

How to create a perfect gallery wall: All the tips you...

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Gallery walls are making a comeback and we’re all for it! A fabulous way to display a collection of artworks, special memories and other...

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...

Curved interiors: How to incorporate them in and around the home

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Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably noticed that curved interiors are having moment. From arched doorways, curved home exteriors to pill-shaped...

How to style a bar cart

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Hands up who's always wanted a stylish bar cart in your home or perhaps you have one that's just been collecting dust? Never fear,...

2025 design trends: 5 interior wall colours you will love

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The colours you choose to paint your walls can make a huge impact on the style and atmosphere of your rooms. Want a room...

How to: Style a holiday home

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Whether you've got a holiday home and are looking for tips on how to style it, or just want to create that holiday at...

How to freshen up your bathroom for cheap

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If you’ve been looking at bathroom remodels on Pinterest, dreaming about a DIY transformation or even getting quotes to tackle a major redesign but...

Latest kitchen design trends: Dos and don’ts of kitchen design

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In the ever-evolving world of interior design, it can be overwhelming to decide on colour palettes, materials and design features. And this rings especially...

How to have a more spacious home: Ideas to maximise space

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We are always getting requests from readers for tips on how to maximise space at home. It's the reason we've shared articles like 12...