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.

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...

How to do Hygge: Create cosy and inviting interiors

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You’ve Marie Kondo-ed and you may have even Danshari-ed (disposed of mental and physical junk). But have you Hygge-d? What is Hygge we hear you...

Top 10 ways to update your home for sale

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If there's one thing we all want when selling our home, it's to get the maximum sale price! And a few upgrades to your...

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...

The dos and don’ts of selecting the right rug

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A rug is often the first thing people will notice in a room, so it’s important to make sure they are noticing it for...

How to: Affordably update your kitchen

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Looking to update your tired kitchen but can't afford an entire remodel? Or are you looking to sell and know how a kitchen can...

11 ideas for styling an empty corner of the home

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One of our most requested articles is what to do with that awkward, empty corner of the home and we're FINALLY answering your calls!...

How to decorate your home sustainably: Sustainable decorating tips

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Supported by B2C Furniture We love switching things up around the home as much as the next person. But continually following trends or buying new...

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...

Shop furniture homewares for Hamptons, country, provincial style

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Furniture and homewares shopping has got to be one of our all-time favourite pastimes (shopping counts as a hobby, right?!). And with Hamptons being...

7 ideas to style your dresser

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Supported by April & Oak Dressers are becoming the latest furniture must-have. As well as offering additional storage space, we love that they provide a surface...

How to style a studio apartment: Stylish space saving ideas

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When space is at a premium, it can be hard to know how to furnish and style without it feeling cramped or uninviting. This...

The coastal ensuite makeover — a stunning before and after

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From a tired ensuite to a day spa style bathroom, this before and after is sure to leave you feeling like you've just come...

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...

5 styling secrets for a more beautiful home

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Supported by Dreamo Living Everyone who loves to decorate their home generally has the same goal — to make it as beautiful and meaningful as...

FREE Australian native flower photography artwork

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There's nothing like artwork to add a pop of colour and interest to a space. It's great to find a growing range of affordable...

5 easy ways to achieve a Hamptons outdoor space

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Supported by Canberra Outlet There’s no denying the Hamptons design style is more popular than ever. And why wouldn’t it be? Light and bright, sophisticated...

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...

Decorate your small rental apartment so it feels like home!

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Supported by Rentola We believe everyone should be able to create a home they love — whether you own the property or not! Decorating a...

Styling a masculine bedroom: A dramatic men’s bedroom makeover

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There's no doubt that styling a men's bedroom can be tricky. Achieving a masculine bedroom that isn't cold or boring, or the cliche of...

Hot trend alert: Shaped candles and where to shop our faves

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Pardon the pun but different shaped candles are seriously HOT right now. From spheres to bubble shapes, silhouettes to bendy pillars, there are so...

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...

5 ways under $50 to get your home ready for the...

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Supported by Canberra Outlet A new year brings with it the feeling of a fresh start and it's a great time to set better intentions...