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.

13 genius ideas for awkward under-stair space

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We're always looking for ways to make areas of our home more beautiful and more functional. If there's one zone of the home we...

8 of the best ways to use art to style your...

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Supported by Canvaspop There's no denying art has the ability to transform rooms — adding colour, a focal point or telling a story in a...

Statement lighting steals the show in this Californian bungalow renovation

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You know we're major fans of Michelle Hart from Bask Interiors who has featured several times on SC. Well this Melbourne interior designer just...

Country-style interior trends for 2024

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The new year means a fresh wave of interior design trends to inspire and transform our homes. And if the 2024 trends tell us...

10 luxurious design features to steal from the new West Village...

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Supported by West Village The other week we shared the inspiring new West Village Brisbane development that will soon be coming to West End in...

Easy steps to start a toy rotation system: How to organise...

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Supported by Inabox If you’ve got young children, chances are you’re fighting a daily battle to stop kids toys from taking over your house! Despite...

5 tips for styling your living room

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Last weekend we went on a trip to Melbourne and our first destination? Visiting the new Jardan store! My gosh, we had an out-of-body experience...

5 outdoor materials to revamp your patio: Alfresco design inspo

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Making the most of the midsummer heat in your backyard is still feasible. Whether you're looking for a simple weekend DIY project or quick...

How to hang hats: Ways to store and display hats and...

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With summer just around the corner, it's officially hat season! Whether you've got a small collection of hats or are a full-blown addict, a...

A day in the life of a professional organiser with Chelsea...

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Ever wondered what a day in the life of a professional organiser might look like? Today we chat with Chelsea Smith from The Organising...

How to measure and install your own plantation shutters

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Shutters are a classic, timeless and low-maintenance window treatment solution and thanks to DIY Blinds, they’re now affordable and accessible to everyone. Gina recently installed...

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...

Decorate your small rental apartment so it feels like home!

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Supported by Rentola We believe everyone should be able to create a home they love — whether you own the property or not! Decorating a...

What to grow in summer in Australia: Summer planting guide

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When it comes to food, we all know that fresh is best. And there's no better feeling than eating fresh produce that you've grown,...

5 signs your home needs to be rewired before renovating

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Home renovation — it’s a process that can be both extensive and expensive. But done right, it can also be incredibly rewarding on both...

3 plants you can grow in water: Propagating Swiss cheese plant,...

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If spring has you in the mood to propagate plants, I'm sharing 3 of the easiest plants you can grow in water. These are...

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...

Product review: Hoselink retractable hose reel

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On the search for a new hose? There are plenty of options on the market, all offering different features... and at varying quality standards....
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Take a cue from Shaynna Blaze and add colour and interest...

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Supported by Bluethumb If you want to add more colour and interest to your home but worry about painting feature walls or investing in colourful...

The modern renovation of heritage-listed Brick and Gable House

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The Brick and Gable House renovation is a true marvel, designed with simplicity, functionality, and sustainability in mind. The original heritage-listed home has been...

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...

The best way to clean your shower and glass screen

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If there's one cleaning question we see come up more than any other, it's how to clean your glass shower screen or the best...

The future of floor sanding: UV-cured timber coatings for a luxe,...

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Timber floors have always been valued for their warmth, character, and natural appeal. Whether you live in a modern apartment or a classic family...

Tips for comparing home loan lenders and securing the best deal

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Are you overwhelmed by the number of home loan lenders available? Whether you're applying for your first home loan or looking to refinance, you...