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.

A less is more guide to styling furniture at Icon by...

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Supported by Icon by Design Last week we had the fun of travelling to Sydney to take over the Icon by Design showroom at Supa...

7 tips to design a home that grows with you

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If you're about to make the huge investment of a major renovation or building a new house, chances are you've been thinking about how...

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...

Hot trend alert: Shaped candles and where to shop our faves

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Pardon the pun but different shaped candles are seriously HOT right now. From spheres to bubble shapes, silhouettes to bendy pillars, there are so...

17 genius home painting hacks that will change your life

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We say all the time that painting is one of the quickest and most affordable ways to transform your home. But the effort! We...

Tips for keeping your composite decking looking great

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There are many benefits to using composite decking including its low maintenance and affordability, making it a popular choice for homeowners when building a...

How to: Style a bookshelf

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Shelf styling, or shelfie styling as it’s more commonly known, is only gaining popularity as a way of decorating our homes. Bookshelves aren’t just...

How to style towels: Best ideas to hang and display towels...

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Supported by Canningvale Towels are under-appreciated in the style stakes, I think. They are more than just functional; towels can add texture, colour and layers...

Quick and easy ways to style your laundry for less

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For one of the most high-functioning rooms in the house, why is it the humble laundry often gets missed in the styling stakes? Our...

How to keep your plants alive in winter

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If there’s one thing I successfully do each winter, it’s kill at least a few indoor plants. I’m keen to have a zero fatalities...

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...

4 tips to avoid delays on your moving day

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It's said one of the most stressful life events is moving house! And when unexpected issues crop up, such as delays on your moving...

Room-by-room guide to using crystals in your home

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There’s no denying that crystals have become a popular décor piece in interior styling but there’s more to crystals than just their outer beauty....

Top 9 kitchen splashback trends 2022

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The toughest kitchen design decision for many people is deciding on the splashback! You wouldn't believe how often we see people agonise over this...

Best bathroom renovation ideas for small bathrooms?

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Supported by Metropolitan Plumbing Renovating a small bathroom can be both challenging and rewarding. It's a chance to optimise your limited space while creating a...

A day in the life of Interior Designer, Jasmine McClelland

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From the outside, a day in the life of Interior Designer Jasmine McClelland seems so glamorous! She gets to surround herself with dreamy interiors,...

Interior Designer of the Year Greg Natale opens his doors

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Ever since we met Greg Natale at the Mary McDonald event in July, we have been begging to share inside his home with you! Today...

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...

DIY home design projects: Tips and tricks for a successful reno

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You know how much we love a DIY home makeover! From creating green walls to bedroom transformations, we've shared more than a few makeover...

Be inspired by Meg Caris’ on point interior styling

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This year we're excited to bring you more interior tours than you can poke a stick at! Because who doesn't love taking a sticky...

Learn how to grow succulents: Two ways to propagate succulents

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I have a confession to make... I've become a crazy plant lady. My home is filled with indoor plants including dozens of succulents that...

Need convincing a property stylist is worth the cost? Check out...

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Despite the cost of a real estate agent, it is rare to find a property sold without one. This is for the simple reason...

5 steps to create a stylish and functional outdoor space

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Supported by IKEA Whether you have a large backyard, a courtyard or small balcony, we have the tips to bring style and function to your...

Everything you need to know about keeping a rubber plant alive

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The rubber plant is one of this year's trending indoor plants and overall quite easy to care for — we did after all include...