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Stay inspired with the latest in interior design, styling and home renovation. Style Curator is one of Australia’s top interior design blogs, and this section is packed with practical design tips, trends and ideas to help you create a home you love.

From choosing the perfect tiles to understanding essential design measurements, you’ll find plenty of expert advice to keep your project on track. Explore this section for design inspiration, room ideas and guides that make home improvement feel simple.

Our most popular design articles cover a wide range of topics. Start by discovering your interior style with our free quiz, then explore image galleries for styles such as Hamptons, contemporary, minimalist and more.

You can also find room-by-room inspiration. Browse articles on black kitchens, pocket doors, stunning home libraries and unique fireplace designs. These ideas will help you move from mood board to confident selections.

Stay up to date with the top interior trends, including on-trend materials and colour palettes. Our breakdowns help you understand why these trends work and how to use them in your home.

We also share advice on common design mistakes to avoid. Popular reads include our guide to kitchen renovation mistakes, walk-in pantry design tips and lighting plan how-tos. You can even explore real homes and hear directly from interior designers, architects and property experts.

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Sleek lines and a chic monochrome interior: Inside the Concord residence

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When we spy an incredible home, we just know we have to share it with you. Today's home tour features sleek lines and a...

Studying interior design at iscd: Gina shares her experience

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Supported by iscd Are you thinking of studying interior design? Perhaps you want to make a career change or simply take your passion for interiors...

Green grid bathroom: A serene space inspired by Japanese design

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Creating a beautiful, functional bathroom in a compact space is no easy feat. Yet it's exactly what Kitty Lee from Kitty Lee Architecture achieved...

Interior inspo: White ribbon staircases, 10 of the best!

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Our latest interior obsession is a white ribbon staircase! From being a statement feature in new modern architectural homes, to reinventing existing properties in drastic...

Design inspo: Cool fireplaces to keep you warm this winter

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Who doesn't love curling up in front of a fireplace during those cold nights?! With the cooler weather starting to set in, it's also...

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....

1-0-1 guide to picking the right bath: Types and materials explained

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Choosing the right bathtub can significantly enhance the functionality of your bathroom and uplift the value of your home. A well-selected bath can serve as a striking design...

Clever design hacks for small spaces

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Tips on maximising small spaces is one of our top requests from readers. In an age of apartment living, there's no doubt space is...

10 types of green bathroom tiles: Be inspired to use green...

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Increasingly, people are getting bolder with their tile choices, and we're all here for it! With great risk often comes great reward and to...

Why glass railings are the ultimate upgrade for a contemporary staircase

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In many homes, the staircase is one of the first things you see as you walk through the door, so it has the power...

How CGI innovations are revolutionising interior design planning

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Once upon a time, interior designers relied solely on hand sketches, cardboard models, and their vivid imaginations to breathe life into their ideas. While...

How to create a home gym that’s stylish and functional

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Convenience, long-term cost savings, privacy and motivation... there are plenty of reasons why to create a home gym. But to create a space you'll...

Modern interior design trends to inspire your next home project

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When it comes to home design, we always suggest embracing design trends at the start of their lifecycle so you can take advantage of...

Ming green marble mosaic bathroom tour: Take a peek around our...

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We've just wrapped up our latest bathroom project and it's a beauty, even if I do say so myself! This '90s style bathroom was...

Do architectural drawings include plumbing?

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When building a new home or adding an extension, architectural drawings guide the construction. They are the master plan that inform the work of...

Walk-in wardrobe and closet inspo

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An epic wardrobe is on the dream home design wish list for many! In our years of touring beautiful homes, we've spied more than...

Stylish window and door ideas for modern living

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Windows and doors are more than functional elements — they're key design features that can define the style and comfort of your home. Whether...

Designing the ultimate alfresco kitchen, all the design tips and tricks

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Supported by Hafele Home An alfresco kitchen is always a good idea — especially in Australia where our climate allows us to make use of...

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,...

Expected kitchen trends in 2023

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Is 2023 finally going to be the year you get your dream kitchen? Then the last thing you want to do is date your...

6 tips for finding the perfect interior designer in Brisbane

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We're always here to answer your design and styling questions and one that we've been getting a lot is Do you have any recommended...

Design inspo: Beautiful breakfast nooks

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Breakfast nooks are smart on space and big on style! Whether you have a Hamptons style home, mid-century or minimalist, we've round up the...

Australian backyards reimagined: How garden studios add style, space and value

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We recently learned that the most-searched real estate term in Australia right now is ‘granny flat’ — and it’s easy to see why. With housing costs...

14 types of blue kitchen splashback tiles

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Thinking of a blue kitchen splashback but unsure what tile shape, size or pattern to use? You've come to the right place because I've...