MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

I'm launching a women's DIY wear line this week and some people on the Internet are big, mad about it, which I find very entertaining. We're not really here to get into the intricacies of the trolling, but this is opening up a larger conversation that's super important and that is: why does it matter what you wear to do DIY projects in?  There's lots of angles to this because there's lots of ways...

This episode, I think it's gonna be very fun because it's story time. I'm gonna share my journey of real estate investing in a very transparent way. If you don't know, what you don't know, and you don't even know where to get started, seeing an example and template of what it could look like can inform what parts are for you and what are not. Essentially, real estate investing has always been some...

Today's episode is all about travel and how travel can inspire architecture and design. I just got back from a trip to Europe and I was feeling very inspired, and also assessing how I was going to translate the inspiration into my house. We’re going to break down practical steps for how to do that. I also want to give you some fun insights because I visited a couple really cool museums around desi...

It’s time to unpack and embrace your approach to landscape design. In this episode we’re talking with Sara Bendrick, designer, licensed landscape contractor, and HGTV host about how to take the elements you love inside your home and bring them outside.  Sara walks us through infusing outdoor living into your everyday routine so you can create your dream backyard.  Love this episode? Leave a review...

FINALLY want to put all those endless pins on your Pinterest boards to use in your home? This is the episode for you. In this episode, I’m breaking down the elements of a pin-worthy space and giving practical strategies for how to translate those gorgeous inspo photos into your actual house. We’ll cover how to discover what you love about the inspo photos and some ways you can use that to inform y...

Creating a space thats cohesive can be one of the most challenging parts of DIY-ing your home design. In this episode, Anthony shares some practical strategies for how to create a strong vision for your home and use it to guide you as you source things and go shopping for decor. We also cover some thrifting strategies for how to find amazing second hand finds that fit your style. Learn more about...

If you want to really plan and execute amazing DIY projects, but aren’t sure exactly where to start, this is the episode for you. I walk you through how I plan DIY projects from the idea all the way to doing them and even revisiting and reworking them later; because it's like you're never really done with a project. Inside the episode, we get into the step by step nitty gritty about how I plan DIY...

Want to feel confident using power tools? This episode will help you do it. Joanie Sprague is a carpenter and educator living in Southern California. You might recognize her from America’s Next Top Model and Trading Spaces. She now teaches a ladies woodworking class and travels the country, teaching others helpful DIY tricks. In this episode, Cara sits down with Joanie Sprague to talk all about di...

I believe 80% of design dilemmas can be solved with more creativity. But you may be feeling like your budget or your space is limiting what kind of a vision you can create in your home. So we're talking about working within your limits, and working with your limits when it comes to home decor design DIY renovation projects. You may actually find this to be a fun topic because I think on the surfac...

What would you do differently if you knew your home affected how you feel and there was scientific evidence to back it up? Spoiler alert, it does and we’re digging into how it works with Anita Yokota. Anita is a therapist turned interior designer and author of the bestselling book, Home Therapy. With a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), Anita spent 20 years and thousands of hours in th...

If you’re struggling to create a clear vision for your space, this episode is for you. Erika Ver of Peony and Honey has a passion for peaceful spaces and luxury looking DIY’s. She worked as a talk radio host for iHeartMedia in Cleveland for 10 years and part-time TV host for Cleveland 19, and now she's a full-time content creator in the home, diy, and lifestyle space. Erika walks us through what l...

There are a lot of opinions on what your house “should” be, but being happy with it is really what matters most. So we're unpacking twelve things that might be holding you back from loving your house. These are things I find that everyone struggles with the most and how to think about them a little bit differently. I hope there is at least one in here that resonates with you so you can take charge...

What if your home was a living breathing ecosystem? It’s possible, with plants and lucky for you, the plant coach is in for this episode to help us create a space in our home that delivers on that promise. Nick Cutsumpas is a “plantrepreneur” who is passionate about all things green. As a full-time plant coach, urban gardener, and award-winning landscape designer, Nick’s mission is to leave the ea...

If you're scared to pick up power tools or tackle a home renovation project, this one's for you. Cara uncovers how fear can be holding you back from taking charge of creating the home of your dreams and shares her story of going from scared to use a saw to a bada** diy queen tackling epic home renovation projects. She shares a practical approach for overcoming fear when taking on projects in your...

If you've ever brought a new plant home and tried your best to care for it only for it to die a few months later...this is for you. Hilton Carter is a plant stylist, 3x Author, and artist who is really, really passionate about plants. I'm rereleasing this episode not only because its perfect for spring and one of my all-time favorites, but also because Hilton shifted my *entire* approach to incorp...

Today's guest is Interior Designer and HGTV Star, Leanne Ford. In this conversation, we dive into Leanne's journey into interior design, where she finds inspiration, her signature white on white design style + her favorite white paint color, and so much more. Love this episode? Connect with Make Space on social @makespacepod // makespacepodcast.com Make Space Journal — get it on Amazon Leanne's Bo...

If you've ever brought a new plant home and tried your best to care for it only for it to die a few months later...this is for you. Hilton Carter is a plant stylist, 3x Author, and artist who is really, really passionate about plants. I'm rereleasing this episode not only because its perfect for spring and one of my all-time favorites, but also because Hilton shifted my *entire* approach to incorp...

Hey, it's Cara and this is Make Space, a home design show that empowers you to make space in your home for the life that you wanna live and get hands on making spaces. I'm here to show you that design is easy, DIY is doable, and creating a space for you will literally change your life. I sit down with amazingly brilliant guests, like HGTV stars, leading interior designers and some professionals to...

Today we're sitting down to explore Noell’s story which is really unexpected if you’ve encountered her on social media. We also get to talk about her new book, From the Ground Up: Building a Dream House - and a Beautiful Life - through Grit and Grace She gives practical advice for how to do that, inspiration, and also shares some projects. This is a journey she went on herself so now she can share...

Today I have the honor of sitting down with award-winning home designer Jean Stoffer. Jean is a designer, an entrepreneur, a mom, a grandma, and a Magnolia Network star of The Established Home. Jean just published an incredible book called Establishing Home. We dive into her vast experience as an incredible designer and all of her expertise and tips for creating spaces you love. We also get to unp...

Today we have an amazing episode all about art. I am sitting down with Bridget Mallon — she's is the editorial director at MyDomaine. She has tons of experience covering home decor and design. We dive into art when it comes to decorating your house. Bridget shares some concrete strategies for how to navigate collecting and displaying art in your home.   @makespacepod // makespacepodcast.com Make S...

Today I have the Lamont brothers on the show. They're twins and business partners who built a business encompassing real estate, finance, construction, and design. They just recently premiered their first season on HGTV with their show Buy It or Build It. We talk about their journey to get where they are today, their new HGTV show, and what you need to think about when choosing whether to buy a ho...

Today we are talking about tips for how to be your own designer and some strategies for DIYing your way to your dream space. I'm sitting down with Emily Rayna who is an interior designer and TikTok sensation as we talk about all things design.  She shares her design strategies, how she plans and creates incredible DIY projects, her process for sharing decor online, building a community around it,...

Today we are diving into tips for apartment decor and giving you everything you need to make your space feel like your own. Decorating your apartment comes with unique challenges like small spaces, things needing to be renter-friendly, and certain decor elements needing to be temporary for just the time you live there. Today I'm chatting with Emma Glubiak who's the Senior Social Media Manager from...

I am super excited about today’s episode and you should be too especially if you hear the word organization and you cringe. Getting organized can be super challenging and super intimidating but it doesn’t have to be hard. I am sitting down today with Jessica Litman who is known as the Organized Mama and she is recognized by People.com as an organizing and DIY expert.  Jessica has been encouraging...