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.

Smart summer living: How to keep your home cool and efficient...

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As we head into another Aussie summer, most of us will be thinking about how to keep our homes cool — without spending a...

Practical tips to get the perfect shade of white paint

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Supported by Monsta Few people enjoy painting so it’s important we get the right shade of paint first time round! I picked the wrong shade of...

Rapid Reno Mate app designed to make home renovating simple

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With more than 110 renovations under her belt, Rapid Reno Expert Naomi Findlay learnt long ago that the trick to a successful renovation is...

How to turn your bedroom into a sleep sanctuary

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How’s your sleep? Do you feel like your bedroom is a cosy haven or has it become one of the last rooms in the...

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...

The best window coverings to insulate your home: Keeping your home...

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Supported by dollar curtains + blinds We all want comfortable homes and to save on heating and cooling bills... right?! One of the best ways...

17 back of door storage ideas to get the most out...

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Whether you live in a tiny apartment or family home, finding new storage solutions is a priority for many! And one place that offers...

Solar passive design: What it is and how it can save...

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These days, sustainable design is at the forefront of people’s minds. If you’re currently thinking about building a new home, or doing some renovations,...

Happy and fun bedroom styling

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This week I tried my hand and a different bedroom style — one that's happy and fun and loaded with colour! The look was inspired...

DIY concrete countertop: Before and after kitchen makeover

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Many people are stuck with an outdated kitchen because it’s just suuuuuuuccchhhh an expensive space to redo! While an entirely new kitchen may be...

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...

The top 10 essential oils you need in your home

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It’s hard to ignore the current trend of essential oils! But essential oils aren't a fad — they've been used for centuries for beauty...

How to be sustainable when moving

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Moving to a new home is an exciting chapter, but it can also come with a significant environmental impact. From packing materials to transporting...

Turn your house into a home: Tips and tricks to add...

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Supported by Canberra Outlet To me, the perfect home is one that reflects YOU and the people who live there. So often I get asked...

How to style a bed like a pro: Bed styling tips...

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It's one thing to 'make' your bed and another to style it. Working out what colour or print bedding to use. How many cushions?...

How a buyer’s agent can help you find the perfect renovator

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With the Australian property market continuing to trend in an upward trajectory, the demand for properties that are ideal for renovating (aka renovator's delight)...

How to deep clean a cutting board… naturally!

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We use our kitchen cutting boards every day. And yes of course, we wash them daily too! But just like other areas of the...

What bathroom mirror to buy? Shapes and styles explained

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Mirrors are an essential element in any bathroom... but there's a lot more to them than function alone! The right bathroom mirror can completely...

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...

How to create a cosy nook in your home

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Brrrrr it's getting cold! This time of year, it's tempting to hibernate and curl up with a good book and warm drink. If you...

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...

What you should consider before choosing a cooktop

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When you’re building a new home or simply renovating your kitchen, you’ll need to make some big decisions. For example, choosing between stone or...

My bathroom mistakes to avoid!

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I recently shared our black and white main bathroom and as much I love certain features in this space... there are a lot of...

Considerations when buying a home, what’s important?

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Supported by Homesales.com.au Buying a home is probably the biggest financial investment most of us will make in our lifetime so to say it’s important...