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.

Round up of the hottest homewares in Pantone’s Colour of the...

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Supported by Canberra Outlet Each year, the world of design looks to Pantone to predict the colour that will set trends. And in 2022, the...

How to light your kitchen: Different kitchen lighting options

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Lighting is often an overlooked aspect of interiors — yet it's one of the most important. Lighting playa a big part in the atmosphere,...

Bathroom renovating lessons we learnt from Bonnie’s reno

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People say you need to allow a 20% budget buffer when renovating older houses because there are always unforeseen issues and we certainly had...

Everything you need to know about lighting your bathroom

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If there’s one thing we’ve learnt from building and renovating, it’s that you can’t underestimate the impact of great lighting. Skimp on lighting and...

Bathroom trends to let go of in 2019

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New interior trends are emerging and taking over all the time, but embrace them too late in the game and spaces can feel dated...

How to choose the right land lease community for your lifestyle

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Up until recently, we hadn't come across the term land lease agreement. But it's gaining popularity in Australia, especially land lease communities where residents...

5 Biggest Bathroom Blunders to Avoid

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If you are renovating your bathroom or designing a new one, this post a must read! The bathroom can be one of the trickiest spaces...

20 easy ideas to create a stylish home office

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We know how hard it is to feel inspired or work productively in a dull office! Fortunately you don’t have to spend a fortune...

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...

Styling on a budget: Tips to create luxe looks for less...

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Renovations are set to be on the rise and that means more people are looking for renovation hacks that achieve luxe looks for less....

7 ways to organise your garden shed #shedspo

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Is it time to dust away the cobwebs and get your garden shed under control? I recently tackled this job and it's made such...

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...

Your DIY home security checklist

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Supported by Lane Security For many of us, the home is our sanctuary and where we feel most safe. But there are a few things...

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,...

Bedroom styled two ways: Coastal and romantic autumn vibes

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Supported by Canberra Outlet You don’t have to buy all new furniture to totally change the look of your bedroom. Today, I’m sharing two completely...

Bonnie’s flooring before and after

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Supported by Flooring Xtra Another reno job we just ticked off the ‘to do’ list at Bonnie’s house is her flooring. We ripped up the original...

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...

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....

The kitchen design measurements you need to know

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Anyone about to renovate their kitchen or build new will no doubt be double and triple checking their kitchen design to make sure the...

Olivia from House of White’s chic laundry renovation

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Following on from her stunning bathroom renovation which we featured earlier this year, Olivia from House of White recently completed a chic laundry renovation...

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...

In the garden: Winter gardening guide

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You may not think there's much to do in the garden during the cold winter months, but that's far from true! Our winter gardening...

5 plumbing upgrades to consider during your home renovation

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Australia's booming real estate market and the rise of the DIY home improvement trend have many of us rethinking the look and functionality of...

Inside the light, bright and beautiful interior of Three Birds Renovations...

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The talented female trio, Three Birds Renovations are yet to deliver a home we haven't loved from top to bottom. And their latest project,...