BUILDING OR RENOVATING

Building or renovating a house is a massive undertaking. And we want to help take the overwhelm out of the process! Whether you’re planning a new build, a knock down rebuild, an extension, renovation or just a quick spruce up, at Style Curator we’ve got plenty of advice articles to help you.

Style Curator is a leading interiors blog helping hundreds of thousands of people each month to create a home they love. Founded by Interior Designer Gina Ciancio, she and her team cover all aspects of home builds and renovation. Having completed a knock down rebuild herself, Gina understands the challenges of building.

To equip you and help you to make decisions with confidence and ease, we’ve developed renovation checklists, inspiration galleries and expert tips.

Our most popular building or renovating articles

Our expert advice articles cover a broad range of topics. Some of our most popular include how to design a lighting plan, all the renovation measurements you need to know, and how to decide on your design style. We also delve into colour theory and help you develop your colour scheme.

We call on a comprehensive network of experts to help. These include interior designers, property stylists, builders, illumination scientists, electricians and more. So you can be confident you’re getting the best and latest advice when it comes to building and renovating.

Some of our most popular building or renovating articles include what height to hang pendant lights, how to select the right white paint, and everything you need to know to create the ultimate laundry.

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We also answer your calls for help. For example, our comprehensive guide on how to select the right tile grout was in response to a reader question.

If we’ve missed anything, let us know! We’d love to help you with your build or renovation. Send us an email at hello@stylecurator.com.au and we’ll get working on it asap.

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Gorgeous before and after marble kitchen transformation

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Rebuild or renovate? Which option should you take?

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To knock down and rebuild or renovate? It's a question many homeowners need to make when they outgrow their current home. But deciding on...

How shutters enhance energy efficiency and home value

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Interior inspo: Pocket doors

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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...

Your dream kitchen renovation checklist

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5 plumbing upgrades to consider during your home renovation

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Before and after home renovation: An original home gets a spectacular...

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A before and after home renovation is probably one of our favourite things to showcase on the blog. There's just something so special about...

Bonnie’s full house renovation: Before + afters of each zone

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For months we've been busy renovating every square centimetre of Bonnie's house and we're so excited to say we are finally 100% DONE! Hoorayyyy! Her...

10 electrical and lighting things to consider when building

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It isn't until you build a new home or undertake a major renovation that you realise just how much goes into construction! And an...

Bonnie’s backyard before and our plans

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Supported by Trex Over the past few months we’ve been busy renovating Bonnie’s house and while our focus has predominately been inside, with the weather...

What size should I make my tile grout joints?

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A question I've been asked a lot lately is what size should I make tile grout joints? It's come up so much that I'm...

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...

Tips on how to plan the perfect kitchen: Dreamy coastal kitchen

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It's not every day we get inspired by a door handle, but crazier things have happened! When we spied this ah-MAZING contemporary coastal kitchen...

Luxury laundry inclusions you’ll want in your next laundry!

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Supported by Hafele You only have to search ‘laundry inspiration’ to see this zone of the home is no longer just a utility room but a space...

Home interior lighting: 5 strategies for ambience and functionality

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When it comes to interior design, lighting plays many roles — functionality, aesthetic appeal, mood and ambience, safety and navigation, and the list goes...

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...

Where to put a wine fridge: Best locations for functionality and...

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Finding the perfect spot for your wine fridge isn't just about making it fit somewhere in your home. You want to think about how you'll...

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...

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...

10 things you need to know before undertaking a knock down...

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Building on a sloping block and how to make the most...

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