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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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A guide to the 10 most popular interior design styles

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Supported by Canberra Outlet When decorating any space, it’s important to have a clear idea of the type of style or colour palette you want...

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...

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...

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...

Small but stylish laundry with herringbone floor, wall panelling, barn door…...

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If you thought the laundry was the most boring room of the house, think again! Today we explore this small but oh-so-stylish laundry featuring...

Curved interiors: How to incorporate them in and around the home

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Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably noticed that curved interiors are having moment. From arched doorways, curved home exteriors to pill-shaped...

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...

4 on-trend kitchen schemes inspired by Caesarstone’s latest designs

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Supported by Caesarstone One of my favourite things to do is design kitchen schemes so when Caesarstone released their new Whitelight Collection of quartz surfaces, I couldn’t...

A colourful bathroom that’s full of fun, texture and terrazzo

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We love seeing when a design risk pays off and this colourful bathroom designed by Sally Birch from Sally Birch Interiors takes more than...

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...

A classic beauty: A look through this stunning all-white kitchen

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We love a standout feature in the kitchen, but sometimes, classic is what we crave. Come and take a look around this stunning all-white...

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...

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...

A penthouse with a luxe materials palette and ideas to steal...

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It's not everyday we get to take a look inside a penthouse. And while this one might be a touch over budget for most...

Styling hacks for decorating a rental outdoor space or balcony

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Outdoor entertaining is one of our fave things to do, especially in the warmer months. But if you're renting, it can be difficult to...

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 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 —...

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...

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...

Inspiration gallery: VJ panel living room walls

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VJ panel living room walls are seriously hot and a trend we just never seem to tire of — and it's pretty obvious to...

10 contained, cosy and private gardens

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Gardens make houses feel like home — and no matter what size space you have, it is possible to create your own outdoor oasis....

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...

What kitchen configuration is right for you? A guide to the...

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Supported by Denman Prospect We constantly hear the saying ‘kitchen is the heart of the home’ so it’s no wonder that when building or renovating, this space...