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.

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...

Why you should call a roof plumber before renovating

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You’ve picked your paint colours, lined up your tradies, and your Pinterest boards are overflowing with inspo. But before you dive into your dream...

‘What’s your number one interior style tip?’ We asked the professionals!

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Interior styling can be a tricky skill to master. We see it all the time — too much going on in a space can feel...

Future-proofing your home: What families should look for in a house...

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If there's one thing Gina learnt when she built her home it's the importance of not just thinking about your needs now but also...

How to organise your wardrobe: Keep your closet organised forever

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I’ve scoured the internet high and low, and paid close attention to professional organisers, to bring you this guide on how to organise your...

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...

Make a splash with our round up of the best pool...

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Pools are the ultimate backyard accessory. And with summer on its way, we wanted to share our round up of the best pool designs...

How to: Affordably update your kitchen

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Looking to update your tired kitchen but can't afford an entire remodel? Or are you looking to sell and know how a kitchen can...

What’s hot for the home this summer: 3 interior trends 2019/20

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Supported by Canberra Outlet Aaahh feel that? Winter is finally behind us and hot summer days are within fingertip reach. It’s time to pack away...

How to find your interior style: Top design experts share their...

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Hands down the top question we get asked at SC is how to achieve a cohesive style in your home. Many readers say they...

Patrick’s tiny nursery and tips for setting up a small nursery

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The other week my little man made the big step of moving into his own nursery so I thought it was about time to...

Light locations in a new home? Expert advice on the dos...

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Lighting and electrical advice is among the most sought-after content on our blog! Lately we've noticed a lot of searches for ‘tips on light...

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,...

Shelley Craft chats with us about her flooring range in collaboration...

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Shelley Craft has seen more than a floor or two in her time on popular home renovations shows The Block and Reno Rumble. And...

10 ways to create a stylish and functional nursery

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There's something extra fun about decorating a nursery — creating a space for your little bundle of joy — but how do you create...

Genius toy storage solutions: Best storage ideas for kids toys

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Ever stood on a rogue piece of Lego? Thought to yourself, these soft toys are definitely multiplying overnight. Or wondered how your kids have...

How to design a lighting plan for your home: 3 types...

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We're the first to admit that up until a few years ago, we were completely clueless when it came to lighting. Yet the more...

5 steps to create a productive home office space

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We're big believers that your office space affects your productivity and overall success at work. There’s science behind the connection between a space and...

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...

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...

In the garden: How to start a veggie garden

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Growing your own veggies can seem like a daunting task and we're the first to admit, it's something we've previously put in the 'too...

The dos and don’ts of custom joinery

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Custom joinery gives you the ability to tailor design to suit your personality, lifestyle, and space. It's an investment that can completely transform and...

Bathroom styling tips to get big results without spending big bucks

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Supported by The Reject Shop This week I set myself the challenge to style my bathroom for under $100, proving you don’t have to spend...

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...