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.

How to choose the right window treatment

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Supported by DIY Blinds Who would have thought choosing the right window treatment could be so difficult! Roller blinds, curtains, shutters, venetians, roman, panels and...

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...

Making your house a home: 5 ways to incorporate family photos...

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Supported by Canvas Factory We recently shared tips to turn your house into a home and displaying family photos was on the list! Framing photos...

A penthouse with a luxe materials palette and ideas to steal...

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It's not everyday we get to take a look inside a penthouse. And while this one might be a touch over budget for most...

Gallery wall inspiration: Round up of the best gallery walls

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Anyone who has tried to create a gallery wall would know it's not as easy as it may appear! Generally, gallery walls require a...

Styling hacks for decorating a rental outdoor space or balcony

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Outdoor entertaining is one of our fave things to do, especially in the warmer months. But if you're renting, it can be difficult to...

Convection bathroom heater lights: What you need to know!

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Supported by Metropolitan Electrical If you're designing a new bathroom, a decision you'll need to make is whether or not to include a convection bathroom...

Create the perfect mudroom or drop zone at your place

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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...

5 ways under $50 to get your home ready for the...

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Supported by Canberra Outlet A new year brings with it the feeling of a fresh start and it's a great time to set better intentions...

10 things to look for before buying a new home

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Buying a new house is generally the most significant investment we make, so it’s crucial to dot your Is and cross your Ts before...

Office inspiration: Elevate your working from home situation

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With working from home still being a reality for many, we've been looking for ways to elevate your working from home situation. Keep scrolling...

The cost of running ducted gas heating — is it worth...

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Supported by Metropolitan Plumbing, Electrical & Air Conditioning When it comes to investing in your home, one of the biggest decisions you can make is...

10 luxurious design features to steal from the new West Village...

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Supported by West Village The other week we shared the inspiring new West Village Brisbane development that will soon be coming to West End in...

Small appliances to simplify your move-in experience

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Supported by JB Hi-Fi Just got the keys to your brand new place? How exciting! Although getting set up in a new home can feel like...

Interior designers share tips on building a Hamptons style home

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This article on tips for building a Hamptons style home came about thanks to a reader's request! So to get the best and most...

A peek inside Lana’s newly renovated home and her top renovation...

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The other day I was lucky enough to be invited on an exclusive tour of Lana’s forever home. Lana is one of the ladies behind...

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...

Common plumbing emergencies for Adelaide residents

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Supported by Mr Emergency Feeling a bit stumped by a leaky pipe or a blocked sink? No worries, we've all been there. Plumbing emergencies can...

Darren Palmer’s tips on using colour in the bathroom and kitchen

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We recently attended an event where interior design expert Darren Palmer shared his advice on a broad range of topics from what do to...

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...

5 tips for styling your living room

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Last weekend we went on a trip to Melbourne and our first destination? Visiting the new Jardan store! My gosh, we had an out-of-body experience...

Potted colour: Flowering pot plants for the home

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This article came about thanks to a reader's request (our fave kind of articles to write). She wanted to know the best way to...

Your guide to creating the perfect home office

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Supported by Arielle The last year has brought unprecedented changes to the way most people work. Daily commutes to the office have been replaced with...

Driveway inspiration gallery: Contemporary driveway ideas

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If you've tried searching for 'driveway inspiration' on Google or Pinterest, chances are you would have been inundated with dated or traditional concepts of...