Whinnie Williams shares the ‘biggest mistake’ people make decorating

The interior designer recently appeared in the latest series of Changing Rooms alongside Micaela Sharp and Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen. Whinnie also founded the interiors brand Poodle and Blonde in 2018 which produces luxury and retro-inspired interiors and nostalgic prints across wallpapers and soft furnishings.In her latest venture, Whinnie is supporting B&Q’s new campaign which showcases a range of new stylist interior products at B&Q.The new range shows that homeowners can make simple refreshes to the home without spending a fortune, and still make a big difference.Whinnie spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk about the new B&Q campaign, how to create a retro interior and what to avoid.The interior expert said just using the ‘right accessories’ can make a huge difference to a home’s interior without costing a fortune.She said: ‘It’s great that with the right accessories you really can – without too much expense – make a room feel totally different.READ MORE: ‘Keeps pipes clean’ Banish unpleasant washing machine smells Whinnie Williams shares the ‘biggest mistake’ people make when decorating their homes (Image: GETTY)’So, you know, if you don’t want to get a new sofa or sort of go too mad on the big items, things like cushions can just completely transform the sofa.’Or a throw like a couple of throws layered up can really make such a difference.’I just love rugs if anybody says to me like I hate my carpet or my flooring, or I’m renting and they don’t know what to do like a big rug can just transform a place. You don’t even look at the carpet or the flooring underneath.’It’s such a good magic trick to like, take your eye to where you want it to go with a nice rug.’And I think just like little styling pieces like candles and artwork and sort of pots and plants.DON’T MISS’Permanently kill weeds’ using three ‘everyday household items’ [INSIGHT]Five humane deterrents to stop cats pooing in your garden  [UPDATE]Common houseplants ‘highly toxic’ to pets – alternative plants to grow [ANALYSIS]’There are all these different things you hear and it’s just like, don’t listen to people unless you love that person’s interiors. I wouldn’t listen!’Our parents’ generation, weren’t into dark, painted walls and I think you’ve really got to love what you live in, your home should really reflect your personality.’So I think do your research, looking in your wardrobe. What’s your favourite outfit? What’s your favourite print? What’s your favourite film? Favourite song?’That’s how I love to design. I always say, if you were a little movie star, what would your film look like?’Like what would your house in the film be like? And sort of design from there. So I’d say the biggest mistake is don’t follow a trend because you feel you have to.’Whinnie has partnered with B&Q to launch its new range of interior products this Autumn. From furniture, to soft furnishings and paint, it’s easy to complete your interiors project with B&Q as it has everything you need in one place. To shop the new range and get some inspiration head to diy.com/projects/home-decor