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.

Why moving is the perfect time to rethink your home decor

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Having just moved interstate, Gina sold almost all her possessions and took the opportunity to have a completely fresh start — in all areas...

How to go from mood board to making selections for your...

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Mood boards are a great tool to use to hone in on your individual style. But how do you go from mood board to...

How to select white paint: Tips on getting the right white...

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Selecting white paint is not as easy as it might sound! And for many, it's not until you've made a costly mistake that you...

Top 9 kitchen splashback trends 2022

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The toughest kitchen design decision for many people is deciding on the splashback! You wouldn't believe how often we see people agonise over this...

Haymes 2015 colour forecast preview

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We've just returned from the 'Haymes 2015 colour forecast' preview and are excited to share with you the hottest colour trends for next year. At...

How to create a perfect gallery wall: All the tips you...

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Gallery walls are making a comeback and we’re all for it! A fabulous way to display a collection of artworks, special memories and other...

Buying to renovate as a first homeowner

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Supported by Monzi In today’s housing market, with skyhigh prices, it’s near impossible to buy your dream home as your first home! This is one...

10 kitchen renovation mistakes to avoid

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Ever looked at your kitchen and thought to yourself "I wish I had more bench space!" or “How can I fit a dishwasher in...

10 contained, cosy and private gardens

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Gardens make houses feel like home — and no matter what size space you have, it is possible to create your own outdoor oasis....

Darren Palmer shows how to keep your kitchen organised – and...

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Supported by Hafele Life is busy and when that turns to chaos around the home, things can feel overwhelming. One way to keep the home...

How to organise your garage tools for maximum efficiency

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Want to bring a sense of order and calm to your garage? You've come to the right place! For many people, the garage becomes...

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...

How to paint walls like a professional: House painting tips and...

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When it comes to updating tired interiors, I don’t think there’s a better way to get more bang for buck than by painting. A...

How to create your own floral arrangement: Step-by-step guide by an...

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There is no faster way to make your home look and feel more inviting than a big arrangement of beautiful fresh flowers. Weekly visits to...

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...

Introducing easy and smart security ideas to protect your home

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Supported by Lane Security We recently shared a complete home security checklist with the top 10 ways you can protect your home and today we...

What to grow in spring in Australia: Spring planting guide

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With spring in full bloom, it's when our gardens really comes alive. And there are so many delicious fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs to...

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...

How to create a stunning black and white kitchen or bathroom:...

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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 –...

The ultimate guide for achieving a coastal interior style

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So your favourite interior style is coastal (aren't sure what your style is? Take our free quiz here!). Or, maybe you're just longing for...

Alina’s sweet big girl bedroom with flowers, bunnies and everything girly

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Every little girl dreams of a princess bedroom, right?! Or maybe it's that every parent loves the idea of decorating a sweet big girl...

How to clean grout — 6 of the most effective grout...

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Cleaning grout is one of the most tedious cleaning tasks in the home so we've searched high and low, and even checked in with...

Go bold and get inspired with black walls

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One of the most effective ways to add a sense of drama to the home is by incorporating the colour black. And using black...

Top 20 plants for your courtyard: Plants that love living in...

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We always say one of the top ways to turn a house into a home is with plants — and this rings true for...