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.

Request a building or renovating advice article

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.

How to select the right tapware for your design

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Supported by Phoenix Tapware has come a LONG way in recent years with a growing range of shapes and finishes now on the market —...

Stylish kitchens that aren’t white: Luxurious kitchen inspiration

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Words by Lauren Beattie of Lo Studio There is no denying that white kitchens have become the go-to for renovators over recent years. They’re timeless,...

How we installed a glass floor to ceiling shower screen panel:...

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One of the best decisions we made in our recent bathroom renovation was carrying the glass shower screen all the way from the floor...

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...

Reader renovation: Dated ensuite gets a modern hex makeover!

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We love seeing your renovation projects and especially love it when you let us share them on the blog! Jane has been following SC...

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...

Tired bathroom gets a modern marble makeover

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Who doesn't love a good renovation before and after?! Today Simon Gunn of Gunn Building shares his latest bathroom reno. In this space, he...

Laundry renovation reveal: Gina’s new laundry

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Woohoo, I'm so excited to share my laundry renovation reveal with you! In case you missed it, my old laundry wasn't really a laundry at...

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...

Practical tips to get the perfect shade of white paint

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Supported by Monsta Few people enjoy painting so it’s important we get the right shade of paint first time round! I picked the wrong shade of...

5 signs your home needs to be rewired before renovating

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Home renovation — it’s a process that can be both extensive and expensive. But done right, it can also be incredibly rewarding on both...

Light locations in a new home? Expert advice on the dos...

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Lighting and electrical advice is among the most sought-after content on our blog! Lately we've noticed a lot of searches for ‘tips on light...

Wall light guide: Rules and trends around using wall lights from...

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Recently a reader requested advice on using wall lights around the home, wanting to know the rules and trends. Of course, we called in...

11 tips for successful kitchen planning

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Supported by ASKO You’ve heard the saying a million times — ‘The kitchen is the heart of the home’ — and it couldn’t ring more...

8 tips to creating stylish budget kitchens

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How do you renovate your kitchen on a budget? It's one of the top questions we get asked and today we're so excited to...

Introducing Gordon, the newest heated towel rail design you need in...

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Supported by Eskimo Heat I’m constantly on the look out for the latest in design, especially bathroom design which is my not-so-secret favourite room of...

Why my laundry is one of my biggest building regrets

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It's now been 2 years since we moved into our home and overall I'm so happy with our house — it has great flow,...

My new laundry is taking shape: A peek at Gina’s laundry...

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Just a couple of weeks ago, my laundry was a wall of ad-hoc cabinetry along one wall in my garage (see it here). It...

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...

10 things to consider when selecting flooring for your home

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We have been sharing loads of renovation content lately and one area that we constantly get questions about it flooring! From questions on how to...

5 harmful things plumbers wish you would stop doing

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Supported by Metropolitan Plumbing No one wants to spend unnecessary money or time fixing problems around their home that could be avoided. Plumbing is one...

Planning a white kitchen that’s anything but boring

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With the kitchen very much at the heart of any modern home, it's no wonder that white kitchens are all the rage right now....

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...

17 genius home painting hacks that will change your life

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We say all the time that painting is one of the quickest and most affordable ways to transform your home. But the effort! We...