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.

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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...

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How to pick artwork for your home: Expert tips to get...

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We absolutely adore art. It elevates a room, creates a focal point and is a true expression of your style and influence. But we...

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...

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I’ve love a black and white colour palette. There’s something effortlessly chic and stylish about this monochrome duo. From the bathroom to the kitchen –...

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A mudroom or drop zone is fast becoming the new 'must have' inclusion in homes and it's easy to see why. A dedicated space...

In the garden: Summer gardening guide

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It’s not exactly our typical summer (when will it ever stop raining?!) but there's still plenty we can and should be doing in the...

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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...

A look at the latest colour trends from Haymes, The Colour...

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From soft and romantic to earthy and raw, the newly launched Haymes Colour Library has a paint colour volume you'll love! The inaugural Colour Library...

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...

DIY pantry declutter: Tips to organise your pantry

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Supported by The Reject Shop When did you last declutter your pantry? If like me your pantry has gotten a bit out of hand and...

Tween boy bedroom decorating ideas

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Ahh the tween years. No longer a little boy, not quite a teenager. So how do you style a tween boy bedroom? We're here...

20 of the coolest Kmart hacks EVER!

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The phenomenon of Kmart hacks has been going strong for almost 10 years! Over that time, we've seen everything from baskets used as pendant...

A colourful bathroom that’s full of fun, texture and terrazzo

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We love seeing when a design risk pays off and this colourful bathroom designed by Sally Birch from Sally Birch Interiors takes more than...

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...

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10 things to consider when selecting flooring for your home

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How to style and organise your pantry

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