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.

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....

Designing the ultimate laundry, all the tips and tricks you need!

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We recently discovered Zephyr and Stone — sisters and best friends Ania and Kasia who are mad for building, renovating and designing homes! We're...

How to select paint colours to make a room feel larger

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Selecting the right paint colour is tricky enough at the best of times, but when you're dealing with a small space, it's more critical...

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 —...

Caesarstone’s outdoor quartz surface range is here

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Supported by Caesarstone I’m pretty darn excited about Caesarstone’s latest product release — a range of UV resistant outdoor quartz surfaces — which now makes it possible...

Design greenery into your renovation: How to create an indoor outdoor...

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We're thrilled to have talented Interior Designer, Lauren Beattie of LO Studio, back with us today to give her advice on how we can...

A modest extension to create a dream home: Visiting Dot’s House

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It’s funny how one simple design choice can transform an entire space. In this case, it’s a window. We take a look inside Dot’s...

What height to hang pendant lights?

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Ever wondered what height to hang pendant lights? Pendants are such a beautiful addition to your home — adding drama, interest or luxe-factor to any...

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 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...

10 most common renovation mistakes and how to avoid them

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People often ask us what are the most common mistakes renovators make and how can they learn to avoid them? Let’s face it, no...

Style Curator bathroom planning: Deciding on layout and finishes

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Ok guys, it's been a while since I've done any major projects around our house but recent water damage in our main bathroom means...

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...

Amaroo house: A stunning new build with a fascinating facade

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In today's real home tour, we take a look inside the beautiful Brisbane home, affectionately known as Amaroo. Meaning 'beautiful place' in some Aboriginal...

From worst to first: An incredible before and after home transformation

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In today's home tour, we take you through a before and after home transformation that is like no other. From a tiny dilapidated shack...

Erskineville bathroom before and after: Smallest bathroom ever!

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It's time for the final room reveal of our Erskineville project — the downstairs bathroom. I won't lie, this space was a challenge. Measuring...

Erskineville laundry before and after: Dreamy Euro style laundry with added...

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If there's one zone of the home our Erskineville clients really couldn't stand in their townhouse, it was their laundry! They were set on...

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...

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...

A look inside The Glasshaus: Alissa and Mark’s stunning new home...

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When your builder suggests creating a home inspired by the iconic 1950s Rose Seidler House in Sydney, you know you're on to something special....

15 stunning bathrooms that don’t use white tiles

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If you're about to renovate or design a new bathroom, we want to inspire you to think beyond white tiles. White tiles are great...

Erskineville main bathroom before and after: Modern take on a Victorian...

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Here's the latest before and after of our recent Erskineville project and it's my favourite zone of the home — the main bathroom makeover! Related...

5 kitchen upgrades on a budget

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Supported by Hafele While children are busy writing their present wish lists to Santa, many adults are writing lists of their own — home improvement...

A laundry makeover that’s practical, functional AND beautiful

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The days of the humble home laundry are over! In recent years, we've been spying some truly dreamy laundries popping up but none have...