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.

7 tips for creating the ultimate media room

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It’s rare to come across a floor plan of a new home build that doesn’t have a second living area. Whether that’s a playroom,...

A day of styling at Southern Innovations new showroom

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Last week you may have seen behind the scenes shots on Instagram of the kitchen and bathroom displays we styled for Southern Innovations. It was...

A serene, timeless bathroom transformation with clever use of space

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Designing a bathroom that feels luxurious, minimal, and practical for a young family is no easy feat — but that’s exactly what Nina Di...

Top 8 must-have inclusions for your new home build

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About to embark on the exciting journey of building your dream home? Congratulations! For many this is a once in a lifetime opportunity, so it...

A day in the life of the Head of Styling at...

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Styling homewares and furniture to absolute perfection (that often results in us reaching for our credit cards) likely has a talented team behind the...

7 ideas to style your baby’s nursery: Stylish and baby-friendly tips

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Supported by Lorraine Lea I recently shared Patrick’s nursery with you and a struggle I had when creating the space was getting practical ‘how to’...

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...

How to pick the right dining chair: Your guide to getting...

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It isn’t until you start shopping for new dining chairs that you realise the decision is far from easy — prices vary significantly, the...

Interior inspo: White ribbon staircases, 10 of the best!

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Our latest interior obsession is a white ribbon staircase! From being a statement feature in new modern architectural homes, to reinventing existing properties in drastic...

Quick and simple guide to a stylish table setting – every...

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Supported by Canberra Outlet When it comes to entertaining, I believe the ambience you create accounts for just as much as the food you serve! A...

Bonnie’s kitchen before and our kitchen remodel goals

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For those that have been watching our stories on Instagram, you will have seen the renovations we’re doing at Bonnie’s house — taking it...

Transform your home: Mixing modern and vintage wall decor

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Do you love blending contemporary and classic aesthetics in your home? Mixing modern and vintage wall decor is the perfect way to achieve a transitional...

Outdoor styling tips when you’re working with next to nothing!

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If you've got an outdoor space that could do with a refresh but you're limited with time and budget, this article is for you....

Top 20 plants for your courtyard: Plants that love living in...

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We always say one of the top ways to turn a house into a home is with plants — and this rings true for...

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...

A guide to the 10 most popular interior design styles

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When decorating any space, it’s important to have a clear source of inspiration. This inspo could be a colour palette that instantly lifts your...

10 things to look for before buying a new home

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Buying a new house is generally the most significant investment we make, so it’s crucial to dot your Is and cross your Ts before...

Renovating your home this season? Don’t forget this crucial but overlooked...

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Supported by Elgas In the realm of interior design, every element of a home contributes to its overall aesthetics, functionality and — as has become...

Patio design ideas

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Are you ready to build your dream patio but need inspiration? Let us help with these patio design ideas to create your ideal outdoor...

Advice on selecting the right garage door with Delta

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Supported by Delta-Warringah Garage Doors If you’re building or renovating, you’d know there are a million and one decisions you need to make. From selecting...

DIY and home decorating ideas for the long weekend

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Long weekends are the perfect time to tick off renovation projects or spruce up a dull pocket of your home. As well as bigger...

Walk-in wardrobe and closet inspo

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An epic wardrobe is on the dream home design wish list for many! In our years of touring beautiful homes, we've spied more than...

Smart summer living: How to keep your home cool and efficient...

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As we head into another Aussie summer, most of us will be thinking about how to keep our homes cool — without spending a...

10 instant updates to refresh your bedroom

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Our bedroom should be our sanctuary — it is after all where most of us spend the majority of time — yet it's often...