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.

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...

Make a statement with black floors — hardwood, tile or carpet

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In the home, black anything adds drama. But one place in the home that is often overlooked when using black... is on the floor....

1-O-1 on Passive Design with Shannon Battisson

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Passive design is a term that gets used a lot but do you really know what it means? We wanted to know more so with...

Styling stunning Scandinavian furniture for Icon by Design

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Supported by Icon by Design Have you heard of Icon by Design? If not, do yourself a favour and check out their website now… we’ll...

Expert tips for choosing the right air conditioner for your home

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Air conditioning is one of those renovation decisions that quietly shapes how your home feels every day. Get it right, and your space feels...

A guide to the most popular kitchen configurations

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We constantly hear the saying ‘kitchen is the heart of the home’ so it’s no wonder that when building or renovating, this space comes with a...

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...

Design inspo: Cool fireplaces to keep you warm this winter

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Who doesn't love curling up in front of a fireplace during those cold nights?! With the cooler weather starting to set in, it's also...

Top 20 Kmart hacks of 2018

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You guys LOVED our round up of the best Kmart hacks last year so be prepared for our top 20 Kmart hacks list to...

How to create a mood board to achieve your home design...

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Whether you’re building, renovating or simply want to redecorate a room, a mood board is a useful tool to use. It's something design experts...

Blue Lagoon: Curved features and Mediterranean vibes in the latest home...

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One of our fave reno duos, Kyal and Kara, have done it again. Project after project, they just nail it. The latest home by...

Before and after: A dated living room gets a dramatic makeover...

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Earlier this year we ran our most epic competition ever! Offering a $5000 room makeover with Canberra Outlet and one-on-one styling help from me...

The dos and don’ts of custom joinery

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Custom joinery gives you the ability to tailor design to suit your personality, lifestyle, and space. It's an investment that can completely transform and...

Be inspired to use brass in your bathroom

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While copper dominated as the metallic of choice for many years, a new hero has emerged — brass! Tapware and bathroom hardware brands have all...

6 things to keep in mind when buying property

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Are you on the hunt for the perfect investment property? Or maybe you're about to purchase your first home? Buying property is one of...

Gina’s bathroom renovation: Take a peek around my new bathroom

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It's been a while in the making but I'm so excited to FINALLY share our bathroom renovation with you! For those of you who...

5 reasons you’ll love new season Selling Houses Australia

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Supported by Foxtel By now you would know I’m a total sucker for home improvement shows and have been for as long as I can...

How to organise your garage and make room for more

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Supported by Haval Is your garage starting to look more like a storage unit than a part of your home? If you’re nodding yes, it's...

How to streamline and style your home office to boost productivity

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Supported by ITP Income Tax Professionals It’s tax time so we’re turning our attention to the home office, looking at ways to make this space...

7 ways to display indoor plants: Ideas to style plants in...

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Supported by Canberra Outlet The love of indoor plants is only gaining in popularity! And most of us are no longer satisfied with just one...

The coastal ensuite makeover — a stunning before and after

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From a tired ensuite to a day spa style bathroom, this before and after is sure to leave you feeling like you've just come...

Planning my new laundry room

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Last week I shared my very embarrassing, real life laundry space and how it's one of my biggest building regrets! The time has finally...

Trend alert: Dried floral arrangements and where to shop the best

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An interior styling trend we're seeing a lot of lately (and totally vibing) are dried floral arrangements. Featuring dried or preserved blooms, grasses, stems,...

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...