Advice

Uplifting your home has never been easier. In our advice section, you’ll find practical interior design advice, home styling tips, renovation advice, gardening ideas and cleaning hacks. Whether you’re building, renovating or simply refreshing a room, Style Curator is here to guide you.

Style Curator is a leading Australian interiors blog read by hundreds of thousands of people each month. Our motto is simple: create a home you love. Founded by Interior Designer Gina Beschorner, the blog covers all aspects of home improvement and home decoration.

Many of our advice articles include input from industry experts. We call on architects, interior designers, lighting specialists, landscapers and more to share their best tips. For example, our article on how to prepare your home for sale features advice from prominent renovation experts. Our guide on how to landscape your garden includes insights from one of Australia’s top landscape architects.

You’ll also find some of our most popular design advice here. Readers love our guide to designing the ultimate laundry, our must-know kitchen design measurements, and our tips on choosing the right kitchen splashback tile.

If you’re looking for outdoor advice, we have you covered too. Explore articles on the best plants to grow in pots, seasonal gardening guides and ideas for creating an epic outdoor play area for your child.

We also share plenty of home styling tips. Think curated décor round-ups, bookshelf styling ideas, bedroom decorating tips and more. If you’ve ever wondered how to style your home like a designer, this is where you’ll find the answers.

The aim of Style Curator is always to help you create a home you love. If there’s anything you’d like advice on that we haven’t covered, we’d love to hear from you. Email hello@stylecurator.com.au to request an advice article and we’ll get working on it.

Common plumbing problems in old homes

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Interior designers share tips on building a Hamptons style home

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This article on tips for building a Hamptons style home came about thanks to a reader's request! So to get the best and most...

DIY concrete countertop: Before and after kitchen makeover

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Many people are stuck with an outdated kitchen because it’s just suuuuuuuccchhhh an expensive space to redo! While an entirely new kitchen may be...

A look inside this whimsical Australiana gender neutral nursery

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With Australiana aesthetic interiors trending in Australia and abroad, this was a nursery tour we weren't going to pass up! We're sure this super sweet Australiana...

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...

How to: Style a bookshelf part 2

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Supported by KAS One of our most popular articles on Style Curator is this article on how to style a bookshelf. And while we still...

8 ways to add the Australiana aesthetic to your home

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Known for its contemporary yet warm and laid back style, the Australiana aesthetic is trending in interiors in Australia and abroad. This style is...

Colour palettes and framed prints: Achieving cohesive room vibes

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Wall art is one of our favourite ways to tie a room together — either as the statement piece that sets the theme or...

Party planning on a budget: Ideas, tips and inspiration

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The entertaining season is upon us! And while we love to host a party... it doesn't take long for things to get expensive! We're...

What to grow in spring in Australia: Spring planting guide

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With spring in full bloom, it's when our gardens really comes alive. And there are so many delicious fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs to...

Convection bathroom heater lights: What you need to know!

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Supported by Metropolitan Electrical If you're designing a new bathroom, a decision you'll need to make is whether or not to include a convection bathroom...

20 of the coolest Kmart hacks EVER!

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The phenomenon of Kmart hacks has been going strong for almost 10 years! Over that time, we've seen everything from baskets used as pendant...

My best interior styling tips to make a space work when...

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If you're mid-way through styling a space and beginning to feel frustrated that things just don't look the way you want but are unsure...

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...

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...

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...

Light locations in a new home? Expert advice on the dos...

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Lighting and electrical advice is among the most sought-after content on our blog! Lately we've noticed a lot of searches for ‘tips on light...

Low-cost ways to inject more colour into your home

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Supported by Canberra Outlet One of the biggest trends in interiors this year is a return to colour! After years of earthy, beige-on-beige and muted...

Top 7 tips to declutter your home this spring

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Spring is the perfect time of year to give your home an overhaul — clearing out the old and making way for the new! Today...

The ultimate DIY bathroom guide: Achieve a luxe bathroom for less

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Many people see the bathroom as a functional space, but it's much more. It's a sanctuary — a place to relax, unwind, and escape...

Home interior lighting: 5 strategies for ambience and functionality

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When it comes to interior design, lighting plays many roles — functionality, aesthetic appeal, mood and ambience, safety and navigation, and the list goes...

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...

7 essential considerations when choosing blinds for your home

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Supported by Carpet Court When it comes to interior design, window treatments play a crucial role in enhancing a space's overall aesthetics and functionality. Blinds, in...

Linen closet organisation: Tips to organise your linen cupboard!

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With spring around the corner, it's the perfect time for home decluttering and organisation. And a zone of the home that can often do...