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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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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...

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...

Trending now: Staying ahead of ever changing home decor trends in...

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In 2023, home decor trends are taking a dramatic turn and we're here for it! While earthy, muted spaces dominated past years, 2023 is...

How to design the perfect walk-in pantry

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What’s the secret to a spotless kitchen? The answer lies with a little help behind the scenes. As our homes have become more open plan,...

11 types of white kitchen splashback tiles

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We know how difficult it can be to lock in selections for a kitchen... it's that constant battle between wanting to create a space...

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...

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...

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...

Real terrazzo vs terrazzo-look tiles, what you need to know

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Without a doubt one of the hottest materials in design at the moment is terrazzo. We’re seeing terrazzo used everywhere from kitchen benchtops, to...

What you should consider before choosing a cooktop

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When you’re building a new home or simply renovating your kitchen, you’ll need to make some big decisions. For example, choosing between stone or...

10 kitchen renovation mistakes to avoid

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Ever looked at your kitchen and thought to yourself "I wish I had more bench space!" or “How can I fit a dishwasher in...

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...

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...

What we’ve been pinning on Pinterest

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Many people say Pinterest is all about planning weddings you'll never have and remodelling homes you'll never own but we disagree. For us, Pinterest...

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...

How to go from mood board to making selections for your...

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Mood boards are a great tool to use to hone in on your individual style. But how do you go from mood board to...

Building on a sloping block and how to make the most...

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Supported by Denman Prospect In case you missed the memo, split-level homes are back in vogue in a big way — and there are plenty...

Top 9 kitchen splashback trends 2022

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The toughest kitchen design decision for many people is deciding on the splashback! You wouldn't believe how often we see people agonise over this...

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...

Design inspo: Beautiful black kitchens

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Thinking of going black for your next kitchen? It's a bold and sexy look that we love, Love, LOVE! Black kitchens can suit a range...

Slim shaker cabinets and marble mosaic splashback are a dreamy combo...

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We've just wrapped up our latest kitchen renovation project and this one was extra special as it was for my mother-in-law. It's not often...

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...

Ulleo short courses in Interior Design & Decoration

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Supported by Ulleo Is 2022 the year to pursue your passion for design? If you’ve always had an interest in home decoration or interior design...

5 of the best careers for design obsessed people

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Considering a career change and always had a love of interiors or design? It's never too late to turn your passion and natural talents...