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.

A day in the life of the Head of Styling at...

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Styling homewares and furniture to absolute perfection (that often results in us reaching for our credit cards) likely has a talented team behind the...

How to affordably landscape your garden: Wow factor on a budget

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Your outdoor area can have a huge impact on the overall look and feel of your home but landscaping your garden can often be...

A day in the life of a property stylist, Emma Tobin

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From the outside, getting to style homes for a living looks like an incredibly glamorous career. But it's not all scatter cushions and floral...

One bedroom styled 3 ways using latest season pieces from BIG...

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Supported by Big W Who doesn’t love giving their home a refresh with the change of season?! Whether it’s embracing a new colour palette or...

Fabulous front doors: Colourful statement entry doors

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There's a good reason paint is one of our favourite renovation products — it's super affordable, easy to use and can completely transform a...

Erskineville kitchen before and after: Luxe navy blue kitchen

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The biggest transformation of our Erskineville project was the kitchen/family area. The homeowners are a young couple who love to entertain so we turned...

Patio design ideas

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Are you ready to build your dream patio but need inspiration? Let us help with these patio design ideas to create your ideal outdoor...

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...

Bathroom look we love: Round mirrors

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A bathroom trend that we can't get enough of right now is round mirrors! Small or large, frameless or with a rim, metallic or coloured......

6 of the best cosmetic bathroom makeover tips

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Bathrooms have a reputation for being one of the most expensive rooms to renovate, and with good reason too. There’s plumbing, waterproofing and all...

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...

What downlights to use in a contemporary home?

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In the past week, I've received an unusually large number of emails about downlights. Many readers have asked what downlights we used in our...

Styling a masculine bedroom: A dramatic men’s bedroom makeover

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There's no doubt that styling a men's bedroom can be tricky. Achieving a masculine bedroom that isn't cold or boring, or the cliche of...

7 ways to design an outdoor space that exudes resort-level luxury

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Whether you've found your forever home or simply love that holiday-at-home feeling, there are plenty of reasons why it makes sense to invest in...

6 tips to create a stylish and functional kids bedroom

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Supported by Canberra Outlet There’s so much fun to be had creating a themed bedroom for your child! But no parent wants to spend a fortune...

Trend alert: Natural stone kitchen benchtops and splashbacks

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It's hard to miss the luxe design trend taking over in kitchen design — natural stone kitchen benchtops and splashbacks. And boy are we...

Erskineville bathroom before and after: Smallest bathroom ever!

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It's time for the final room reveal of our Erskineville project — the downstairs bathroom. I won't lie, this space was a challenge. Measuring...

The power of paint: Living room makeover on a budget

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The arrival of spring can often inspire us to update our living spaces and freshen things up. One of the best ways to do...

Interior inspo: Pocket doors

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About to build or renovate and looking for smart design solutions to incorporate into your home? Let us introduce you to our latest obsession...

How to save money when moving house

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I haven't shared a personal post in some time but after a couple of whirlwind years, I’ve finally found solid ground again. More on...

Gina’s living room makeover

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For the past few weeks I've been reworking my living room — taking it from a space that never felt quite 'right' to one...

Custom portraits: Personalised wall art to make your place homely

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When it comes to creating a warm and inviting home, personal touches make all the difference. One of the most impactful ways to add...

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...

Best home Kmart hacks: Cool home decor + furniture hacks

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For affordable, on-trend decor and homewares, it's hard to go past Kmart. But sometimes, those goodies need a bit of a TLC to become...