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Style Curator is Australia’s top interior styling blog and we share the latest in interior design, styling and home renovation tips.

From selecting the perfect tiles to basic measurements, we have an abundance of design advice and inspo to keep you on the right track.

Explore this section of Style Curator for inspiration and advice to make the home improvements you need to live better!

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Discover your interior style with our take, free quiz. And once you have it, explore all image galleries for specific design style inspiration such as Hamptons design and contemporary design.

Get room inspiration for specific areas of the home, such as pocket doors, black kitchen, stunning home libraries and cool fireplaces.

Finally go from mood board to making selections for your home with confidence.

Find out more about the top interior trends, including on-trend materials, with breakdowns to help you get to the perfect result.

Know what mistakes to avoid with our expert advice articles such as 10 kitchen renovation mistakes to avoid, designing the perfect walk-in pantry and lighting plan how-tos.

And explore real homes to get in-depth advice from the interior designers, architects, and realtors.

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If you’re looking for any area of advice we haven’t covered, send us an email at hello@stylecurator.com.au and we’ll get working on it as soon as possible.

Haymes 2015 colour forecast preview

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We've just returned from the 'Haymes 2015 colour forecast' preview and are excited to share with you the hottest colour trends for next year. At...

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...

10 luxurious design features to steal from the new West Village...

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Supported by West Village The other week we shared the inspiring new West Village Brisbane development that will soon be coming to West End in...

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...

Tiny house movement, could you do it?

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The other day we stumbled across a show of a young American couple building a tiny house that used all kinds of clever design...

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...

Rejigging a floor plan: 5 ways to guarantee the best outcome

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One of the best ways to update your home is by changing the floor plan. Whether it’s adding an extra room or opening up...

Ideas for a stylish garden upgrade: Design features to elevate your...

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In Australia we're lucky enough to enjoy the outdoors most of the year so even though the weather is cooling off, it's the perfect...

5 step guide to picking the right kitchen splashback tile

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Who would have thought selecting tiles for one of the smallest areas of your home could be the most challenging?! This small space has...

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...

How to style a sitting room: An interior designer’s guide

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Many of us have a space in our home that we don't know what to do with! Perhaps it's a vast, exposed space at...

Creative commercial landscaping concepts

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While we generally share residential design and styling tips on the blog, we know a number of our readers also have commercial properties. With...

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...

Driveway inspiration gallery: Contemporary driveway ideas

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If you've tried searching for 'driveway inspiration' on Google or Pinterest, chances are you would have been inundated with dated or traditional concepts of...

Unleashing the power of colour in interior design

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Today we're delving into one of the key elements of design — colour! We're constantly getting reader requests for tips on how to apply...

Design inspo: 10 stunning home libraries to inspire you to create...

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Today's inspo is all about home libraries! There's nothing quite like the atmosphere a home library creates — so inspiring and inviting — especially...

The major dos and don’ts of wardrobe design

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Supported by Häfele If there’s one thing a home can never have enough of, it’s storage! While it isn’t always possible to squeeze more storage...

How to ventilate a bathroom

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Supported by Expella Bathroom ventilation is not the most glamorous part of a renovation, but it is important to prevent moisture build up, which can...

Darren Palmer’s tips for finding your kitchen style

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If you've ever had to design or select finishes for a kitchen, you'd know it's no easy task! What seems to make the process even...

3 interior design trends set to hit big in 2024

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It’s an exciting time in interior design and decoration as what’s trending has taken a major turn in recent years and in 2024, we’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...

Interior inspo: Pocket doors

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About to build or renovate and looking for smart design solutions to incorporate into your home? Let us introduce you to our latest obsession...

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...

Ultimate guide to choosing the perfect tapware for your home

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Tapware is often described as the jewellery of a space in the interior design world and for good reason — few design elements have...