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.

What to grow in autumn in Australia: Autumn planting guide

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Style crush: Linen bedding and where to shop the best

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We've had a long-running love affair with linen bedding and we're not sure our obsession is going to end any time soon. Linen is...

Create you own tropical jungle: 10 plants that thrive in the...

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We adore using plants in the home — they look ah-MAZING and offer a loads of health benefits — but finding plants that will...

How to mix vintage decor into a modern home

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There’s a growing trend in home decorating towards personalisation. In 2024, it’s all about breaking away from that ‘showroom perfect’ aesthetic in favour of...

13 genius ideas for awkward under-stair space

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We're always looking for ways to make areas of our home more beautiful and more functional. If there's one zone of the home we...

Unleashing the power of colour in interior design

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Today we're delving into one of the key elements of design — colour! We're constantly getting reader requests for tips on how to apply...

How to style an entry: Beautiful and functional entrance ideas

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The tricks to styling your entry are much the same as styling any zone of the home but as this space can be a...

Creative patio paving concepts to elevate your outdoor sanctuary

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Looking to uplift your outdoor space? New outdoor paving can be on the wish list for many because of how it adds functionality and...

Potted colour: Flowering pot plants for the home

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This article came about thanks to a reader's request (our fave kind of articles to write). She wanted to know the best way to...

Florist approved: 5 tips to make hydrangeas last longer

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It's no secret we love fresh flowers in the home! Not only do they smell amazing, they also add colour and life. And one...

5 outdoor materials to revamp your patio: Alfresco design inspo

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Making the most of the midsummer heat in your backyard is still feasible. Whether you're looking for a simple weekend DIY project or quick...

Room-by-room guide to using crystals in your home

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There’s no denying that crystals have become a popular décor piece in interior styling but there’s more to crystals than just their outer beauty....

Minimising stress when selling your home

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Getting your home ready for sale can be one of the most daunting and stressful experiences… we even read that some researchers found it...

What are the birth month flowers and their meaning?

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You would have heard of the zodiac signs and probably birth stones too. But did you know we also have birth flowers? Each month...

11 tips for successful kitchen planning

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Supported by ASKO You’ve heard the saying a million times — ‘The kitchen is the heart of the home’ — and it couldn’t ring more...

12 reasons why you’re killing your indoor plants

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If you're reading this, chances are you've killed more than one or two indoor plants in your time. Don't worry, no judgement here... we've...

Trend alert: Growing and styling plants in water

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All across the globe, people have taken propagating plants in water (or hydroponic gardening) to a whole new level of style... we'd go as...

What bathroom mirror to buy? Shapes and styles explained

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Mirrors are an essential element in any bathroom... but there's a lot more to them than function alone! The right bathroom mirror can completely...

Country-style interior trends for 2024

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The new year means a fresh wave of interior design trends to inspire and transform our homes. And if the 2024 trends tell us...

How window cleaning robots handle different window shapes

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If you’re tired of squeezing into tight spaces or dangling from dangerous heights to clean your windows, it’s time to look towards automation. Window...

Fit for royalty: Bedroom trends to try in 2024

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2024 is already set to be a year that redefines what a bedroom looks like and what it provides. With colour and prints gaining...
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Celebrate your home with a house portrait: 5 artists to consider

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We've heard of portraits, perhaps even pet portraits, but have you come across house portraits? Just as the name suggests, it involves creating a...

Stylish kitchen sink materials for all budgets

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We often hear the saying that tapware is the jewellery of a kitchen... But in recent years, kitchen sinks have also become a focal...

How to create a digital mood board

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You’ve heard me talk a lot about how great mood boards are to help you visualise a space — whether that’s a room makeover...