Unconventional inspiration, honing your design process and BTS with Interior Designer + HGTV Star Leanne Ford [re-release]

#005: How to Nail Lighting Design: Choosing Fixtures, Planning Lighting & More: Lighting is intimidating — and for good reason: it can make or break a room. Cara dishes on the full how-to for lighting design including why lighting can transform a room better than a coat of paint, tips for planning out the lighting in your space, by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

34 min listen

#009: airbnb host tips for running an irresistible + profitable short term rental with sarah karakaian: If you've always wanted to become a successful Airbnb host, this is your episode. I'm sitting down with an expert host to learn about all the different ways to be a part of the Airbnb platform and make $$. by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

45 min listen

#011: what a pro event designer can teach you about creating a home you love with kristen johnson: You can't beat the vibe of walking into a gorgeous, opulent event where every detail is creatively planned with precision. If you want that vibe for your own home, this episode is for you. I sit down with a pro event designer to talk all about what ev... by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

43 min listen

#006: The REALtor scoop on Home Buying, Selling + Honest Insider Tips with Chelsea Blankenship: This episode is all about home stuff — we chat home buying, housing markets, increasing the value of your home, and more. Cara sits down with Denver Realtor Chelsea Blankenship Harold to talk all about home values, by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

43 min listen

#001: Organization! Learn how to Organize for Real (from a Professional Organizer): Time to talk organization. Did you just cringe? That's ok, you're gonna love this episode. Cara sits down with a professional organizer to talk about why organization isn't perfection, how to actually cut through the overwhelm to get your sh*t together... by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

47 min listen

#003: Open concept: I knocked out a wall, now what??: In episode 03 it's just Cara behind the mic, chatting about the ins and outs of open concept spaces. She covers some pros and cons to help you decide if an open concept space is actually right for you. She also dishes her best advice advice for partit... by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

39 min listen

#007: Getting Clarity on Your Home Projects & Eliminating Overwhelm to Create a Home You Love with Christin Cieslarski: Raise your hand if you have a running list of home projects you want to get done. Now raise your hand if that list feels overwhelming. Whether you're a new homeowner or have had the same pad for years, we all have things we want to change, improve, by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

45 min listen

#018: the curated maximalist style & styling floral prints with bari j.: If mixing prints sounds hard, this episode is for you. We learn pro strategies for mixing & matching prints from fabric designer + print artist, Bari J. She shares expert insight for styling floral patterns in your space and gives insight into how she ... by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

57 min listen

#017: HGTV star Leanne Ford’s design aesthetic, her new book & Rock the Block show: In this episode, Leanne Ford gives us a behind the scenes scoop on what it's like to be an HGTV star and lets us in on some fun stories from each of the shows she's been a part of — including "A Very Brady Renovation, by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

52 min listen

#013: decorating with plants: why you’re doing it wrong + how to raise plants that thrive with paige briscoe: Plants are key for helping your space feel fresh and alive, but are you taking care of them like you should? Whether you're a plant goddess or a reformed plant killer, this one's for you. We dive into houseplant tips, by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

57 min listen

#042: facing fear and pushing past failure in diy & design: In this episode, Cara is sharing all about getting the courage to dive into diy projects when you're feeling scared or afraid of failure. She shares how to reframe failure, push past the fear, and how to approach diy so that you have a sure path to suc... by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

26 min listen

#002: Scroll Saw for Beginners — DIY Signs & Home Decor with Lizzy Luder: Cara sits down with a scroll saw artist to talk about how to DIY gorgeous home decor & wood signs for your home using a scroll saw. We talk about why the scroll saw is an approachable power tool & why its so versatile. by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

42 min listen

#004: Why you each need your own physical space in your house with Rich Newhart: Whether it's a She Shed, Zen Den, Man Cave, or just a chair that's "your spot," you each need your own physical space in your home. Today I sit down with my husband, Rich to chat about why becoming aware of the role physical space plays in your marriag... by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

29 min listen

#015: how to style fun chairs + super good DIY furniture makeover tips with wendy conklin: If you have an affinity for chairs or DIY furniture makeovers, this is your episode! I sit down with my favorite chair designer to talk stying fun chairs, how to mix & match prints and make mis-matched chairs work, by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

59 min listen

#010: creating polished color palettes + using bold colors successfully in your space: Want to use bold colors but feeling intimidated? Cara gives you the scoop on how to build a color palette and how to know what works and what doesn't when incorporating bold colors in your home. She breaks down the trick to color — which is using it in... by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

34 min listen

#024: using fun colors confidently, must-know interior design rules & thrifting transformations with ashley wilson: In this episode, Cara sits down with interior designer and blogger, Ashley Wilson to talk all about using fun colors confidently in your home and picking colors for your space. She also dishes on some interior design rules that can help you style your... by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

54 min listen

#021: holiday hosting — key tips for making your guests feel cozy + keeping your cool: In this episode, Cara sits down to share her best tips for hosting family & friends for the holidays. She covers guestrooms and sleeping situations, clutter + cleaning, food and snackage, plus some extra essentials to help you get your home holiday rea... by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

20 min listen

#012: contouring your room?! design strategies for changing the shape & size of your space: You might have mastered a fierce contour for your face, but have you for your room? Today we're covering design strategies that can help you visually change the shape of your room. We talk all about some different methods for contouring your space and... by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

28 min listen

#014: Defining your decor style + pushing past perfection to get doing with KariAnne Wood: What does it take to create a beautiful home you love and what might be holding you back? Whether its the fact that you haven't defined your style, being paralyzed by perfection, or not giving yourself permission to love your home. by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

43 min listen

#GROUPCHAT ? thanksgiving table talk: In this #GroupChat episode, we talk all about some tips for creating an amazing Thanksgiving Table. Groupchat episodes feature designers, pros, and content creators in the home & DIY space — weighing in to bring you expert advice and answer burning que... by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

20 min listen

#020: finding your cozy & learning to love your home with liz marie galvan: In this episode, we discuss all things cozy and sit down to explore what your kind of cozy means for the spaces you create. Blogger, interior designer and author of Cozy White Cottage, Liz Marie Galvan shares real life advice, amazing insight, by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

52 min listen

#008: Super Bomb Rental Decor Hacks + Must-know Tips for Moving with Jessie Ecker: Being on the move makes creating spaces that feel your own a little challenging. Today I sit down with Jessie to talk all about her best tips for transforming your rental space so that it feels like home. She also shares her best moving hacks she's le... by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

49 min listen

#035: plant styling & the art of bringing plants into your spaces with hilton carter: In this episode, Cara sits down with Hilton Carter to talk all about styling plants in your spaces. From essential mindset shifts in plant care to techniques for curating and styling plants in your space, you'll leave thinking about houseplants in a wh... by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

58 min listen

#022: kid’s spaces: creating playful playrooms + comfy kid’s rooms with “making it” star jo gick: In this episode, Cara sits down with interior designer and Making It star, Jo Gick to chat kid's spaces. Jo shares some of her best tips for designing kid's rooms and playrooms for your little one including how to use color in a way that's not overwhel... by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

54 min listen

PRECAST: A preview of my chat with Leanne Ford + sneak peak of HGTV’s new show, Rock the Block: Catch a preview of my chat with HGTV star, Leanne Ford as she shares about the new series, Rock the Block premiering October 21st. Be sure to subscribe to catch the full interview with Leanne which airs October 21st. by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

5 min listen

#019: Decor on a budget & finding your inner diy-er with Kristi & Kelli: Super cute, but make it cheap ??‍♀️— in this episode, we chat all about decorating on a budget and some super good tips for how to make your home look amazing for less. I sit down with DIY and craft bloggers (and twins) Kristi & Kelli as they dish thei... by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

57 min listen

#033: diy girl power: how to confidently dive into diy + power tool basics with joanie sprague: In this episode, Cara sits down with Joanie Sprague to talk all about diving into DIY with confidence and some tips for getting started with power tools. Joanie also dishes some behind the scenes info from her time as a carpenter on Trading Spaces. by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

44 min listen

#029: thrifting your way to a home you love + redefining your dream home with charlotte smith: In this episode, Cara sits down with Charlotte Smith to talk all about finding happiness in your home and why that might mean redefining the way you think about your dream home. Charlotte shares her thrifting tips and some strategies for how to transfo... by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

60 min listen

#016: experimenting in your DIY & design journey + the perks of making mistakes: If you've ever told yourself you're not creative or doubted your ability to design a gorgeous space, this one's for you. I'm sharing why experimentation is essential to becoming a pro DIY-er or learning to design a home you legit love. by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

32 min listen

#043: design strategies + incorporating luxury home decor on a budget [with kate lester]: In this episode, Cara is chatting with luxury designer, Kate Lester, who has designed for clients who are professional athletes, entertainment industry insiders, and the Hollywood elite. Kate is the queen of live-able luxury and offers tips for telling... by MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy

47 min listen

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