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.

Creating a calming space for wellness routines

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Creating a calming space at home is like a secret ingredient for enhancing wellness routines. Maybe you dream of a cosy corner for yoga...

How to clean grout — 6 of the most effective grout...

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Cleaning grout is one of the most tedious cleaning tasks in the home so we've searched high and low, and even checked in with...

The 10 best essential oils for stress relief, relaxation + DIYs

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Essential oils have so many uses around the home. And while we love using ours for their natural, low-tox cleaning properties, they're also perfect...

How to incorporate elements of Feng Shui into your home

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You've most likely heard of Feng Shui but how do you actually bring elements of Feng Shui into your home? It was something we...

Designing a family-friendly home: Home inclusions for families

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Are you about to build a new home and wondering how you can make it as functional for your family needs as possible? Perhaps...

Experts share their top tips to use wallpaper in your home

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Wallpaper and wall murals are easy ways to add character to a dull room, to soften a harsh space with texture and to give...

Modern interior design trends to inspire your next home project

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When it comes to home design, we always suggest embracing design trends at the start of their lifecycle so you can take advantage of...

Fake it till you make it: Where to buy the best...

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Calculating square metres for home renovation success

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When you're planning a home renovation, understanding the layout of your space is essential. Knowing how to accurately measure and calculate the square footage...

Make your own room spray: Natural DIY room sprays

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Make your home smell divine without any nasty chemicals by following our simple tutorial to make your own room spray. DIY room sprays are...

How to design a pool area: Expert design tips to achieve...

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With the weather hotting up, you may be thinking of finally adding that pool to your outdoor space. You don't need us to tell...

The most hackable smart devices in your home

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These days, our homes are becoming smarter and more automated, making life easier and more efficient. But with smart technology comes a higher risk...

Unlock Perth’s property market for your kids with a granny flat

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Perth faces two property and rental market crises: skyrocketing rental prices and harder-to-find vacancies. As of September 2024, the national median weekly rent sits...

How to make your home design work for everyone in your...

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If you live in a home with a large or extended family, especially one that includes three or four generations, it can be a...

12 tips for updating your kitchen: Best cosmetic kitchen upgrades

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Tired kitchen but can't afford a remodel? We hear you! Whether you're looking to improve your home’s value or simply want a more beautiful...

7 of the prettiest pink plants you’ll want in your home

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Pink indoor plants are certainly trending at the moment and it's no wonder why. Indoor plants not only enhance the overall feel of a...

Design inspo: Beautiful breakfast nooks

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Breakfast nooks are smart on space and big on style! Whether you have a Hamptons style home, mid-century or minimalist, we've round up the...

How to make a natural weed killer with just 3 household...

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All this rain lately has been great for the garden... but how about the weed situation?! 🤯 I don't know about you, but...

The kitchen design measurements you need to know

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Anyone about to renovate their kitchen or build new will no doubt be double and triple checking their kitchen design to make sure the...

Genius toy storage solutions: Best storage ideas for kids toys

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Ever stood on a rogue piece of Lego? Thought to yourself, these soft toys are definitely multiplying overnight. Or wondered how your kids have...

Cultivate a green sanctuary: Tips for making an indoor garden

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Creating an indoor garden is one of the best ways to breathe life into your home. Not only do indoor plants add style, but...

How to be sustainable when moving

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Moving to a new home is an exciting chapter, but it can also come with a significant environmental impact. From packing materials to transporting...

The best ways to fold and store beach towels

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Beach towels are an essential part of summer fun, but there's no denying they take up A LOT of space. If you have a...

DIY floral arrangement centrepieces using online flower deliveries

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We love spoiling ourselves with a stunning floral arrangement as much as (or more than!) the next person. With a little creativity, you can...