Linda Barker Shares Her Spring Styling Secrets

The clocks have finally gone forward! After a Winter that seems to have lasted for about 2 years, we are now officially in British Summer Time, with longer days and lighter nights. If this change has led you to thinking about how you could make some upgrades in your home decor, then Changing Rooms legend Linda Barker, in collaboration with Terrys the fabric experts, has some advice for you.

Linda recently designed a very popular range of fabrics for Terrys (you can read about it here). The The Spice Trail collection blends rich heritage design with a fresh, modern palette. The collection has a true Bohemian feel, and Linda feels that this should be the trend you follow this Spring, rather than heading straight towards the pastels.

Linda has particularly turned her eyes towards those who have smaller spaces and may feel that plain and simple is a way to create space. Linda believes the answer to space dilemmas isn’t to play it safe; it’s to be bolder.

Tip 1

Linda says: “It can be an easy trap to fall into, if you’ve got a small room, to think that you should use a small pattern. But actually, I really encourage people to use big patterns in small spaces that can look really effective and dramatic and wonderful.” 

Linda is suggesting that actually using patterns that draw the eye is far more effective to creating an attractive room, that leaving lots of dull, plain space.

Tip 2

Linda says, “Curtains are perfect in bringing a sense of drama to a room. But if you’re really scared about what it might do, or maybe it’s a bit overwhelming, then think about patterns and colour on your blinds. Maybe roller blinds or Roman blinds. That’s a really nice way of starting you on a fabric pattern and colour journey. And it’s a nice way of introducing that element to a room.“

This is a brilliant way to bring colour and pattern into a room if you are unsure of adding it to walls – it gives a focal point but doesn’t overpower. Cushions, blinds and throws can also achieve the same effect.

Homeowners looking to refresh their interiors can explore The Spice Trail collection and more at Terrys – with fabrics, blinds and curtains available made to measure for the perfect fit.

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