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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.

5 bathroom trends to embrace according to Neale Whitaker

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The other week we shared the bathroom trends to let go of, those that have run their course and will soon be hitting their...

Interior design trends to watch out for in 2025

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Creating a home that feels just right can be overwhelming. Choosing the right colours, furniture, and flooring isn’t always straightforward, and with so many...

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...

Kitchen cabinets other than white

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When it comes to selecting finishes for your new home, it can be so easy to default to white, white... and white. Today, we're sharing...

Everything you need to know about lighting your bathroom

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If there’s one thing we’ve learnt from building and renovating, it’s that you can’t underestimate the impact of great lighting. Skimp on lighting and...

Top interior stylist Simone Haag shares her best home styling tips

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Simone Haag landed in the world of design after 7 years abroad working in high-end business. She wanted to pursue a more creative path...

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...

Designing a family-friendly home: Home inclusions for families

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Are you about to build a new home and wondering how you can make it as functional for your family needs as possible? Perhaps...

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...

7 tips for creating the ultimate media room

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It’s rare to come across a floor plan of a new home build that doesn’t have a second living area. Whether that’s a playroom,...

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...

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,...

10 ways to achieve a luxe farmhouse style kitchen

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The farmhouse kitchen has long been admired for its warmth and charm, but in recent years, we've seen the rise of the luxe farmhouse style —...

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...

Bathroom trends to let go of in 2019

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New interior trends are emerging and taking over all the time, but embrace them too late in the game and spaces can feel dated...

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....

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...

Create the perfect mudroom or drop zone at your place

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A mudroom or drop zone is fast becoming the new 'must have' inclusion in homes and it's easy to see why. A dedicated space...

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...

9 ways to design indoor outdoor living into your home

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There’s a growing trend to blur the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces. Perhaps you've come across the term biophillic design? It's an approach...

Transform your home with Palm Springs style

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Want to give your home a fresh, modern makeover? Palm Springs style could be the perfect fit. This clean, timeless design brings a bright, airy feel...

10 common landscaping mistakes and how to avoid them

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With the warmer months nearly upon us, entertaining outdoors is a common ritual for Aussies. The warm seasons tend to encourage us to change...

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...

Make a splash with our round up of the best pool...

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Pools are the ultimate backyard accessory. And with summer on its way, we wanted to share our round up of the best pool designs...