ADVICE

Uplifting your home has never been easier with our top interior design, styling and renovation advice. Whether you’re looking for expert design advice to help you build or renovate, styling ideas to turn your house into a home, gardening tips or cleaning hacks, look no further than Style Curator’s advice section.

Style Curator is a leading interiors blog read by hundreds of thousands of people each month. Our motto is create a home you love. Founded by Interior Designer Gina Ciancio, she and her team cover all aspects of home improvement and home decoration.

We call on leading experts to offer input into many of our advice articles. These experts include architects, interior designers, lighting experts and more. For example, prominent renovation experts shared their top tips for our article on how to prepare your home for sale. And our guide on how to landscape your garden has input from one of the best landscape architects in Australia.

Most popular advice articles

In the design space, some of our most popular advice articles include our guide to designing the ultimate laundry, the kitchen design measurements you need to know, and advice on picking a kitchen splashback tile.

For outdoor advice, our most popular articles include the best plants to grow in pots (especially popular amongst renters and people with smaller courtyards), seasonal gardening guides, and how to create an epic outdoor play area for your child.

We also have you covered when it comes to styling your home. For example, we have a comprehensive round up of the top items in home décor. You’ll also find plenty of styling tips like how to style a bookshelf, bedroom decorating ideas and so much more.

Find the answers to all your burning home styling and design questions on Style Curator.

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The aim of the Style Curator interiors blog is to help you create a home you love. If there’s anything you would like advice on that we haven’t covered, we’d love it hear about it. Send us an email at hello@stylecurator.com.au and we’ll get working on it asap.

Erskineville laundry before and after: Dreamy Euro style laundry with added...

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If there's one zone of the home our Erskineville clients really couldn't stand in their townhouse, it was their laundry! They were set on...

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...

The best outdoor cleaning hacks and tips to make your home...

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It's time to dust away the cobwebs and get your outdoor areas sparkling ready for the warmer months ahead. I'm always looking for home...

How to update your living room for less: Top decorating ideas...

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Supported by Canberra Outlet Whether it’s a change of season or simply a tired room that needs a refresh, many of us are looking for ways...

Inside the home of an interior stylist with Michelle Hart

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Getting the chance to have a look inside the home of an interior stylist is something we could NOT pass up! Especially when the...

7 of the best winter scent candles: Candles to make you...

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Candle burning season is here! Often when styling, people focus on what they can see but our other senses are just important. Scent is...

Top 5 interior styling tricks for any room

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Supported by Canberra Outlet If you’d like to elevate your interiors, let me share with you my top 5 interior styling tricks! Whether you want...

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...

Olivia from House of White’s chic laundry renovation

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Following on from her stunning bathroom renovation which we featured earlier this year, Olivia from House of White recently completed a chic laundry renovation...

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...

DIY home design projects: Tips and tricks for a successful reno

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You know how much we love a DIY home makeover! From creating green walls to bedroom transformations, we've shared more than a few makeover...

50+ ways to save on the cost of living

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In today’s fast-paced world, finding ways to save on the cost of living is more important than ever. From trimming grocery bills to cutting...

How to wash sheer curtains: Easy cleaning hack for sheers

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We love how sheer curtains add softness and instantly elevate any space, but they need regular cleaning to stay fresh. Dust and allergens build...

Style Curator bathroom planning: Deciding on layout and finishes

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Ok guys, it's been a while since I've done any major projects around our house but recent water damage in our main bathroom means...

Small appliances to simplify your move-in experience

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Supported by JB Hi-Fi Just got the keys to your brand new place? How exciting! Although getting set up in a new home can feel like...

10 genius ways to organise your home

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Supported by Hafele Home Tiny, organised pockets around the home, where everything has a dedicated place, has never been more appreciated or trending. But how...

A home makeover with envious design features and killer views

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Today we're taking you on a tour of a Sydney home in the bayside suburb of Burraneer. With spectacular views and plenty of design...

Trend alert: Basket pendant lights and where to shop our faves

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Basket pendant lights are seriously on trend right now. We're seeing them pop up in kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms and even outdoor living spaces....

Trend alert: Contemporary meets European luxe interior style

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Supported by Grand Living There’s a new interior design style gaining momentum in Australia… a fusion style that blends classic European luxury (think French Provincial...

Personalised home decorating: Tips on how and where to display canvas...

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Supported by MYPICTURE I’m all about displaying photos in a home to personalise your space. They’re a fabulous way to remind you of your happiest,...

4 creative ways to use traditional rugs in your home decor

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Supported by Carpet Court Traditional rugs have a special way of adding character to a room. With their deep, rich colours and intricate patterns, they...

Tips on how to plan the perfect kitchen: Dreamy coastal kitchen

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It's not every day we get inspired by a door handle, but crazier things have happened! When we spied this ah-MAZING contemporary coastal kitchen...

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Common plumbing emergencies for Adelaide residents

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Supported by Mr Emergency Feeling a bit stumped by a leaky pipe or a blocked sink? No worries, we've all been there. Plumbing emergencies can...