MY HOME

Interior Designer Gina Ciancio shares the journey of her home build on Style Curator. From the planning stage to building, and now the never-ending job of styling and personalising her home, she shares it all.

See the journey from run-down ex-guvvie house to their new architectural home. Designed by architect Rob Henry, the build of Gina’s contemporary Australian house is now complete. Learn from Gina’s building lessons, like her bathroom mistakes to avoid.

And now she shares updates of how she’s continually redecorating rooms or finishing off projects on the to do list.

Most popular ‘My home’ articles

Gina’s recent bathroom renovation is one of the most popular articles on Style Curator. With a video tour of the space and plenty of before and after photos, check out her bathroom remodel.

The epic outdoor play space Gina created for her two young boys is also trending. Get inspired to create a fun outdoor cubby area for your kids.

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Gina’s home: Contemporary and low maintenance window coverings

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There’s plenty of research that supports the connection between our environment and wellbeing… and after all the time at home the past couple of...

Gina’s home: A peek inside my creative workspace

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Since having baby Patrick, I've been spending more time working from home in my office than ever before. Actually, it's more like a creative...

Construction update 10: Walls, walls, walls

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Yes, my friends, finally our house is starting to feel like just that — a house! All sorts of trades are blitzing through the block...

Construction update 18: A race to the finish!

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You may have read in my last construction update (which was rather depressing, sorry!) that it's my birthday this month. YAY!! And all I...

Learning how to waterproof

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Before I start this post, I should say that under no circumstances should you waterproof your home without a licensed waterproofer there to supervise...

Construction update 11: Colour consultation and painting

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You may have read my admission in our ‘How to select white paint’ tips article that I once painted a room baby poo colour....

Gina’s home: Black and white bathroom reveal

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This week I restyled my bathroom and thought it would be a good time to finally share this space with you! I've previously shared...

Gina’s home: Master bedroom refresh

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The latest room in my home to get a mini makeover is our bedroom! While I love the bones of our bedroom (especially that...

Construction update 1: Pre-demolition

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The demolition date to knock down our ex-guvvie house is locked in — Monday 8 September 2014 — and today I want to show...

Where I started when designing and building our new home

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The other day I received an email from a reader who was about to start renovating two houses, with different objectives, and described herself...

Why I got kicked off site: Construction site safety tips

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Lately I've been spending a lot more time on site of our new build — Bruno is often calling me out to make quick...

Hack your own pull-out laundry hamper

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Something I've always wanted in my laundry is a luxe pull-out hamper — you know those fancy German ones that allow you to organise...

Gina’s home: New black track ceiling mount light in the kitchen

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It may have taken 2 years but I finally found the perfect light for our kitchen. Presenting a sleek, matte black track light with...

Gina’s home: Dining room reveal

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My dining space has been the slowest room in our house to get into shape... mainly because I needed to invest in all new...

Laundry renovation reveal: Gina’s new laundry

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Woohoo, I'm so excited to share my laundry renovation reveal with you! In case you missed it, my old laundry wasn't really a laundry at...

Gina’s home: Hidden under-stair cubby (makeshift playroom)

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A little while ago, I became desperate to find a solution to minimise the huge volume of bright, plastic kids toys that were taking...

Gina’s front yard: the plan, the ‘before’ and progress to date

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If you follow me on Instagram, you would know my front yard isn't really much of a front yard at all. Dirt-patch-meets-weed-garden would be...

Construction update 17: One step forwards, two steps backwards

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Why oh why did I jinx myself with my last construction update when I said I finally believed I'm 'so close' to moving in?! It's...

Bathroom planning: Deciding on products and finishes

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In just a few weeks, our house will be fully sheeted and it will be time to install our kitchen, bathroom, ensuite and powder...

Adding luxe with designer sheer curtains from DIY Blinds

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Supported by DIY Blinds Ever since we moved into our home, I knew our windows needed sheer curtains to finish the spaces. Those of you who...

Gina’s home: Outdoor living room reveal

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Well this space has been a long time coming. I can't believe we've been living in our home for 3 years and barely shown...

Kitchen planning: See Gina’s kitchen ideas

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OK, this is the space I'm finding the trickiest to commit decisions but I can't put it off any longer! You might have read in...

5 bedroom updates I’ve made since becoming a mum (to help...

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Supported by Onebed Anyone who knows me, knows I love my sleep. By far the biggest adjustment I’ve had to make since becoming a mum...

Need to decide on ensuite design and finishes

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That title should actually read 'Need to decide on ensuite design and finishes... HELP!' You all went above and beyond when I asked for your...