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.

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

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Before and after bathroom renovation featuring the bath of dreams!

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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...

Best home Kmart hacks: Cool home decor + furniture hacks

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Learn how to grow succulents: Two ways to propagate succulents

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I have a confession to make... I've become a crazy plant lady. My home is filled with indoor plants including dozens of succulents that...

How to affordably landscape your garden: Wow factor on a budget

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Your outdoor area can have a huge impact on the overall look and feel of your home but landscaping your garden can often be...

Trend alert: Stripe tile bathrooms

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Have you spied the latest tiling trend taking over? Stripe tile bathrooms are making waves and we're not complaining about it! Bold, beautiful and...

How to cleanse crystals, recharge and set intentions

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Crystals have certainly been making waves in interior styling but they're said to be able to do a lot more than just look beautiful....

How to organise your wardrobe: Keep your closet organised forever

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I’ve scoured the internet high and low, and paid close attention to professional organisers, to bring you this guide on how to organise your...

Interior design trends to watch out for in 2025

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Creating a home that feels just right can be overwhelming. Choosing the right colours, furniture, and flooring isn’t always straightforward, and with so many...

From classic to modern: 5 sofa set designs for every home

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One of the biggest investments we make when furnishing our homes is purchasing a sofa. It's also literally one of the biggest items in...

Top 20 plants for your courtyard: Plants that love living in...

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We always say one of the top ways to turn a house into a home is with plants — and this rings true for...

Decorating a rental bedroom: Styling tricks and hacks

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Your bedroom should be your oasis but when renting, it can be tricky to know how you can personalise the space to make it...

9 ways to design indoor outdoor living into your home

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There’s a growing trend to blur the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces. Perhaps you've come across the term biophillic design? It's an approach...

Best places to buy artwork online: Affordable online art stores

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We always say art is one of our favourite ways to turn a house into a home but knowing where to buy artwork can...

5 of the most popular ways to lay subway tiles

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Subway tiles are one of the most popular tile shapes. Possibly because it's generally the most affordable decorative tile... or because it has the...

Tween boy bedroom decorating ideas

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Ahh the tween years. No longer a little boy, not quite a teenager. So how do you style a tween boy bedroom? We're here...

Electrician advice 10 best electrical improvements when renovating

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