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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 [email protected] and we’ll get working on it asap.

The ultimate DIY bathroom guide: Achieve a luxe bathroom for less

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Many people see the bathroom as a functional space, but it's much more. It's a sanctuary — a place to relax, unwind, and escape...

Home interior lighting: 5 strategies for ambience and functionality

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When it comes to interior design, lighting plays many roles — functionality, aesthetic appeal, mood and ambience, safety and navigation, and the list goes...

10 common landscaping mistakes and how to avoid them

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With the warmer months nearly upon us, entertaining outdoors is a common ritual for Aussies. The warm seasons tend to encourage us to change...

7 essential considerations when choosing blinds for your home

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Supported by Carpet Court When it comes to interior design, window treatments play a crucial role in enhancing a space's overall aesthetics and functionality. Blinds, in...

Linen closet organisation: Tips to organise your linen cupboard!

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With spring around the corner, it's the perfect time for home decluttering and organisation. And a zone of the home that can often do...

Your 101 guide to gas fireplace design

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Supported by Australian Gas Networks As the temperature continues to drop, many of us may be dreaming of putting in that cosy fireplace we’ve always...

Clever Kmart hacks to get your home super organised

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We love an organised home, but often it needs (yes... needs, haha!) matching containers, labels, jars, shelving... plus more! But all these stylish home...

5 most popular indoor plants trending in 2023

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Looking to add a few more plants to your indoor jungle? Let us share with you the most popular indoor plants trending in 2023....

Best bathroom renovation ideas for small bathrooms?

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Supported by Metropolitan Plumbing Renovating a small bathroom can be both challenging and rewarding. It's a chance to optimise your limited space while creating a...

How to declutter your workspace… and boost productivity!

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If you find you get easily distracted in your home office… or you’re just not as productive as you’d like to be, it might...

Extend the life of your flowers with these tips!

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We looooove fresh flowers in the home! It's a little luxury in life that we think is more than worth the expense, especially when...

How to create a luxurious bedroom with a queen bed

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A luxurious bedroom is a retreat, a place where you can unwind, relax, and indulge in comfort. One key element that sets the tone...

11 best DIY minimalist decor: Make trending home decor

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Minimalism and minimalist decor have been trending in recent years and is one of the biggest design influences of 2023! Here at Style Curator,...

Latest kitchen design trends: Dos and don’ts of kitchen design

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In the ever-evolving world of interior design, it can be overwhelming to decide on colour palettes, materials and design features. And this rings especially...

Designing the ultimate alfresco kitchen, all the design tips and tricks

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Supported by Hafele Home An alfresco kitchen is always a good idea — especially in Australia where our climate allows us to make use of...

Creating the perfect outdoor space for the summer holidays

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We may be in the peak of winter in Australia but that doesn't stop us from daydreaming of warm summer days and enjoying the...

Building a new home with gas: Checklist of things to consider

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Supported by AGIG When it comes to building a new home, there are a million and one decisions you need to make — including how...

Make a statement with black floors — hardwood, tile or carpet

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In the home, black anything adds drama. But one place in the home that is often overlooked when using black... is on the floor....

20 bedside styling ideas: How to style your bedside table

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Sometimes it can feel like trying to keep your house tidy is a losing battle. Spend hours cleaning only to find 5 minutes later...

Driveway inspiration gallery: Contemporary driveway ideas

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If you've tried searching for 'driveway inspiration' on Google or Pinterest, chances are you would have been inundated with dated or traditional concepts of...

10 breathtaking powder rooms: Luxe powder room ideas!

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Your powder room is one of the most visited rooms in the house — particularly by guests — so why not have some fun...

5 step guide to picking the right kitchen splashback tile

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Who would have thought selecting tiles for one of the smallest areas of your home could be the most challenging?! This small space has...

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...

Create the perfect mudroom or drop zone at your place

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A mudroom or drop zone is fast becoming the new 'must have' inclusion in homes and it's easy to see why. A dedicated space...