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.

How to choose affordable furniture to create a luxury look

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By now you would know that my approach to interiors is all about mixing high and low pieces to create spaces that are stylish...

Hop to it: Easter decorating ideas for your entryway

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Supported by Big W Easter is just around the corner, and whether you’re a traditionalist or simply take the occasion to spend more time with...

Navy blue and charcoal bathroom with modern luxe twist

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We're always looking for bathroom inspo and love discovering bathrooms that don't just use white tiles. This latest project by Studio Black Interiors totally...

Bonnie’s kitchen update: What’s involved when remodelling a kitchen

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It’s been a little while since we updated you on Bonnie’s kitchen! Last time you saw it, it was looking very brown and poky,...

Product review: Vorwerk Kobold VK200 upright vacuum

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Supported by Godfreys If there’s one appliance I use more than any other in the home, it’s the vacuum cleaner! With a Rottweiler and toddler...

Bathroom renovating lessons we learnt from Bonnie’s reno

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People say you need to allow a 20% budget buffer when renovating older houses because there are always unforeseen issues and we certainly had...

5 steps to create a stylish and functional outdoor space

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Supported by IKEA Whether you have a large backyard, a courtyard or small balcony, we have the tips to bring style and function to your...

What really goes down on an interior styling shoot?

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Glamorous and fun — these are the words that come to mind when I flip through an interior design magazine and think of the...

3 bedroom trends I’m predicting to hit big in 2018

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Supported by Forty Winks With each new year it’s always fun to predict what trends will hit big. With bedroom styling currently on my mind,...

Product review: LG Twin Wash front load washing machine and dryer...

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You may have spotted in my laundry renovation that I received a new washing machine. This was the catalyst to finally do something about...

10 things to consider when selecting flooring for your home

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We have been sharing loads of renovation content lately and one area that we constantly get questions about it flooring! From questions on how to...

Happy and fun bedroom styling

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This week I tried my hand and a different bedroom style — one that's happy and fun and loaded with colour! The look was inspired...

From old shack to luxe Scandi-style home: See the before and...

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Renovating is one of those things you get a taste for and either become addicted to or never want to experience again, EVER! For...

Styling Pantone’s Colour of the Year Ultra Violet in your home

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Every year, the Pantone Color Institute selects a colour that represents a 'moment in time' and sets the direction for the world of trend...

10 features you wish you had in your dream kitchen

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In collaboration with IKEA The kitchen is the heart of the home and also the most expensive space to renovate so it’s something you want...

3 Christmas table settings to inspire you

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You might have noticed that I'm slightly obsessed with Christmas table styling and I recently had the fun experience of filming 3 Christmas table...

Reveal of the new stylish grey deck at Bonnie’s house

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Supported by Trex We've been busy these past few weeks mapping out plans for Bonnie's backyard and installing the new Trex deck and today we're...

Top 20 Kmart hacks of 2017

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When it comes to luxe for less or decorating your home on a budget, it's hard to beat the range of products at Kmart....

Installing a new Trex deck at Bonnie’s house

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Supported by Trex The other day we showed you Bonnie’s barren backyard and talked about our plans out here and today we’re so excited to...

Laundry renovation reveal: Gina’s new laundry

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Woohoo, I'm so excited to share my laundry renovation reveal with you! In case you missed it, my old laundry wasn't really a laundry at...

How to create a stunning black and white kitchen or bathroom:...

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I’ve love a black and white colour palette. There’s something effortlessly chic and stylish about this monochrome duo. From the bathroom to the kitchen –...

Bonnie’s backyard before and our plans

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Supported by Trex Over the past few months we’ve been busy renovating Bonnie’s house and while our focus has predominately been inside, with the weather...

Stylish kitchens that aren’t white: Luxurious kitchen inspiration

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Words by Lauren Beattie of Lo Studio There is no denying that white kitchens have become the go-to for renovators over recent years. They’re timeless,...

How to create a floral and festive outdoor entertaining area

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Supported by Early Settler With the festive season quickly approaching, many of us will be making plans for our traditional Christmas brunch, lunch or dinner. We’re...