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.

Where to put a trampoline in your backyard: Design and safety...

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Adding a trampoline to your backyard can be a great way to keep kids active and entertained, but we know many parents who put...

This design duo makes indoor plants more stylish and simpler than...

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Creating an indoor oasis is a goal for many but keeping plants alive is a struggle we’re not alone in. Anna and her husband...

Why moving is the perfect time to rethink your home decor

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Having just moved interstate, Gina sold almost all her possessions and took the opportunity to have a completely fresh start — in all areas...

How to create a home gym that’s stylish and functional

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Convenience, long-term cost savings, privacy and motivation... there are plenty of reasons why to create a home gym. But to create a space you'll...

7 ways to design an outdoor space that exudes resort-level luxury

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Whether you've found your forever home or simply love that holiday-at-home feeling, there are plenty of reasons why it makes sense to invest in...

Roofing materials in Australia, what’s best?

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When pulling together a materials palette for our home, a lot of time is spent deciding on the best flooring options, paint colours and...

1-0-1 guide to picking the right bath: Types and materials explained

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Choosing the right bathtub can significantly enhance the functionality of your bathroom and uplift the value of your home. A well-selected bath can serve as a striking design...

How to: Style a bookshelf

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Shelf styling, or shelfie styling as it’s more commonly known, is only gaining popularity as a way of decorating our homes. Bookshelves aren’t just...

12 hacks to make your home smell good

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We say all the time that you experience a space with all your senses, not just your eyes! So while most of our focus...

7 tips to design a home that grows with you

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If you're about to make the huge investment of a major renovation or building a new house, chances are you've been thinking about how...

What can cause bathroom tiles to crack?

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If there's one thing you want to avoid in a bathroom, it's cracking tiles! When a tile cracks, it’s not just a cosmetic issue...

A guide to the 10 most popular interior design styles

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When decorating any space, it’s important to have a clear source of inspiration. This inspo could be a colour palette that instantly lifts your...

10 ways to achieve a luxe farmhouse style kitchen

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The farmhouse kitchen has long been admired for its warmth and charm, but in recent years, we've seen the rise of the luxe farmhouse style —...

7 thoughtful guest bedroom ideas for a warm welcome

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For many of us, the guest bedroom can also double as a study or even the storage/not-sure-what-to-do-with-room... Regardless of whether or not you have...

23 decorating hacks for rental properties

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Just because you’re renting doesn’t mean you need to settle for someone else’s design style. While you may not be able to tear our...

17 genius home painting hacks that will change your life

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We say all the time that painting is one of the quickest and most affordable ways to transform your home. But the effort! We...

How to save money when moving house

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I haven't shared a personal post in some time but after a couple of whirlwind years, I’ve finally found solid ground again. More on...

Go bold and get inspired with black walls

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One of the most effective ways to add a sense of drama to the home is by incorporating the colour black. And using black...

Bathroom styling inspiration: From vanity styling to wall niche inspo!

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Feeling inspired to decorate your bathroom? Great, you've come to the right place because we've got styling tips and inspo to cover every zone...

Before and after bathroom renovation featuring the bath of dreams!

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Is there anything more satisfying than a before and after bathroom renovation? We think not! And today's is ah-MAZING! Just wait until you see...

How to: King bed cushion styling ideas

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We love helping you guys make the most of your bedroom styling so when you write in asking for help, we answer! Recently a...

House plants safe to have around pets (and which ones to...

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We love our pets. We also love our plants! But pets and plants don't always mesh well — in fact, some plants can be...

How to deep clean a cutting board… naturally!

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We use our kitchen cutting boards every day. And yes of course, we wash them daily too! But just like other areas of the...

Beautiful backyard fire pit ideas

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With winter just around the corner, fire pit season will soon be here! We've been getting lots of reader requests recently for more backyard...