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.

These Walls by Sara Hingle: Hand illustrated wallpaper that is designed...

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At the recent Julia Green styling masterclass, she let us in on one of her current obsessions — wallpaper! And today we’re excited to introduce...

7 steps to a Pinterest worthy pantry

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It isn’t just the celebrities who have dreamy looking pantries! Across Australia, people are embracing the trend of perfectly organised pantries. Not only does an...

From worst to first: An incredible before and after home transformation

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In today's home tour, we take you through a before and after home transformation that is like no other. From a tiny dilapidated shack...

13 ways to achieve a Scandinavian interior style

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Here at Style Curator we love the Scandi style and so too do many of our readers who write to us all the time...

How to choose affordable furniture to create a luxury look

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By now you would know that my approach to interiors is all about mixing high and low pieces to create spaces that are stylish...

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...

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...

3 of the BEST natural cleaner recipes: Chemical-free cleaning

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Lately I've been ditching heavy chemical-based cleaners and making my own natural cleaner products whenever possible. It's something I've wanted to do for a long...

How to create a digital mood board

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You’ve heard me talk a lot about how great mood boards are to help you visualise a space — whether that’s a room makeover...

Are you making one of these rug mistakes? Top designers share...

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Looking at buying a rug soon? Then listen up to what these styling experts have to say about finding ‘the right’ rug for your...

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...

Trend alert: Basket pendant lights and where to shop our faves

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Basket pendant lights are seriously on trend right now. We're seeing them pop up in kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms and even outdoor living spaces....

8 quick fixes to get your home ready for sale

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The talented ladies at The Real Estate Stylist are with us today to share their expert advice on how to get your home sale...

Best essential oils for cleaning and our top home cleaning HACKS

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Reducing the number of chemicals you use around your home can only be a good thing — for our families and the environment. Today...

Creating a spooky yet stylish Halloween

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Supported by The Reject Shop As a friend said to us the other day, Halloween is becoming a thing in Australia. Seems we can't resist...

A look inside this whimsical Australiana gender neutral nursery

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With Australiana aesthetic interiors trending in Australia and abroad, this was a nursery tour we weren't going to pass up! We're sure this super sweet Australiana...

DIY solar installs: Balancing savings with safety and compliance

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If you're considering a DIY solar installation to save costs, it's essential to understand the balance between savings and safety. Do-it-yourself approaches may initially cut...

50+ ways to save on the cost of living

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In today’s fast-paced world, finding ways to save on the cost of living is more important than ever. From trimming grocery bills to cutting...

Best places to buy artwork online: Affordable online art stores

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We always say art is one of our favourite ways to turn a house into a home but knowing where to buy artwork can...

5 spring trends you’ll be loving

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Supported by Canberra Outlet The cherry blossoms are in bloom and spring weather is finally here! It’s time to think about packing our chunky knits and...

Stylish fencing you can do yourself – it is possible with...

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Supported by ModularWalls Fencing is a job that traditionally requires professionals to install — costing an arm and a leg! But there’s a fencing solution on...

7 ways to add unique character to your bedroom decor

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The bedroom is often the most neglected room in the home when it comes to decorating. Out of sight and out of mind from...

How to: Style a bookshelf part 2

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Supported by KAS One of our most popular articles on Style Curator is this article on how to style a bookshelf. And while we still...

House plants safe to have around pets (and which ones to...

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We love our pets. We also love our plants! But pets and plants don't always mesh well — in fact, some plants can be...