80 episodes

Let's create spaces you're obsessed with. 💪

Tune in on Wednesdays for conversations that dive deeper than pin-worthy rooms to tease out the essentials of creating a gorgeous and lived-in home. Host Cara Newhart will help you find your style, , unlock the confidence to transform your home, and learn to tackle home design without intimidation.

Seen in the New York Times, on House Beautiful's top 14 design podcasts to listen to, and in Apartment Therapy's 7 Interior Design podcasts you should listen to

MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart // home design & diy Cara Newhart

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    • 4.8 • 89 Ratings

Let's create spaces you're obsessed with. 💪

Tune in on Wednesdays for conversations that dive deeper than pin-worthy rooms to tease out the essentials of creating a gorgeous and lived-in home. Host Cara Newhart will help you find your style, , unlock the confidence to transform your home, and learn to tackle home design without intimidation.

Seen in the New York Times, on House Beautiful's top 14 design podcasts to listen to, and in Apartment Therapy's 7 Interior Design podcasts you should listen to

    Making your home a haven: Unlock a vision for your home & design spaces that support you through chronic health challenges with Erika Ver of @peonyandhoney

    Making your home a haven: Unlock a vision for your home & design spaces that support you through chronic health challenges with Erika Ver of @peonyandhoney

    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 life was like to completely change careers when she developed a chronic illness, finding her own signature style, how it evolved over time and how you can experiment with your own DIY projects. She shares her journey of finding balance when it comes to living with a chronic health struggle and still wanting to tackle big projects and create an intentional home that reflects her style.


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    Make Space Journal — get it on Amazon

    My Beginner Power Tool Guide

    connect with Erika Ver
    https://www.instagram.com/peonyandhoney/
    Website: https://www.peonyandhoney.com/


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    instagram.com/neverskipbrunch
    tiktok.com/@caranewhart

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    • 1 hr 7 min
    How to have a home that makes you happy: 12 tough truths when it comes to how you feel about your home

    How to have a home that makes you happy: 12 tough truths when it comes to how you feel about your home

    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 of your home and shift your perspective.

    Love this episode? Leave a review or connect with Make Space on social
    @makespacepod // makespacepodcast.com

    Make Space Journal — get it on Amazon

    My Beginner Power Tool Guide

    connect with Cara
    instagram.com/neverskipbrunch
    tiktok.com/@caranewhart

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    • 52 min
    Nick Cutsumpas: The power of houseplants, creating a home ecosystem, & BTS of Netflix's Instant Dream Home from a Plant Coach

    Nick Cutsumpas: The power of houseplants, creating a home ecosystem, & BTS of Netflix's Instant Dream Home from a Plant Coach

    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 earth greener than when he found it - giving people the knowledge and confidence they need to create their own green spaces in the pursuit of environmental action and social justice.  

    Nick walks us through how it all started with experimenting with one seed, shares his tips on what plants you may want to start with, how to look at your space before you buy, and shares some epic stories about clients and being on Netflix that’ll inspire you to grab a shovel and get your hands in the dirt asap.

    Love this episode? Leave a review or connect with Make Space on social
    @makespacepod // makespacepodcast.com

    Make Space Journal — get it on Amazon
    My Beginner Power Tool Guide

    Nick’s Book:
    >> Plant Coach: The Beginner’s Guide to Caring for Plants and the Planet

    connect with Nick Cutsumpas
    https://www.instagram.com/farmernick/
    Website: https://www.farmernick.com/


    connect with Cara
    instagram.com/neverskipbrunch
    tiktok.com/@caranewhart

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    • 49 min
    Pushing past FEAR to use power tools + create a home you legit love

    Pushing past FEAR to use power tools + create a home you legit love

    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 home or learning to use tools including tips for getting the knowledge you need, growing you confidence, and feeling supported to make changes in your home. This episode is POWERFUL if you've felt stuck not knowing what to do next and not feeling like you're ____ enough to create a home you're for real obsessed with.
    @makespacepod // makespacepodcast.com
    Make Space Journal — get it on Amazon
    My Beginner Power Tool Guide

    connect with Cara
    instagram.com/neverskipbrunch
    tiktok.com/@caranewhart
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    • 36 min
    Cortney Novogratz: Designing your home intentionally & collaboratively from an Interior Designer + HGTV Star [re-release]

    Cortney Novogratz: Designing your home intentionally & collaboratively from an Interior Designer + HGTV Star [re-release]

    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 incorporating plants into my space and helped me rework my approach so that I could have thriving plant-filled spaces.
    Hilton shares tips for incorporating plants into your space, styling them so that they have what they need to thrive and ways to shift your approach as a plant-parent so your houseplants are setup for success.
    Love this episode? Leave a review or connect with Make Space on social @makespacepod
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    Hilton's Books:
    >> Living Wild: How to plant style your home and cultivate happiness
    >> Wild Creations: Inspiring Projects to Create plus Plant Care Tips & Styling Ideas for Your Own Wild Interior
    >> Wild Interiors: Beautiful plants in beautiful spaces
    >> Wild at Home: How to style and care for beautiful plants

    connect with Hilton Carter
    @hiltoncarter

    connect with Cara
    Insta @neverskipbrunch
    TikTok @caranewhart
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    • 46 min
    Leanne Ford: Unconventional inspiration, honing your design process and BTS from an HGTV Star + Interior Designer[re-release]

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

    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
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    Leanne's Book — Work in Progress: Unconventional Thoughts on Designing an Extraordinary Life

    connect with Leanne Ford
    instagram.com/leannefordinteriors

    connect with Cara
    instagram.com/neverskipbrunch
    tiktok.com/@caranewhart
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    • 40 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
89 Ratings

89 Ratings

LTeva ,

So fun 🤩 and ….

Informative!
Wow, thank you so much, this is just what I have been looking for!
I love home decorating, makeovers and furniture flips…. Have wanted to learn more and get involved more…
And this is definitely the place to be!
Cara makes it so enjoyable and is super informative, not only on how to but excellent resources and connections to experts!

Thank you Cara!
Hoping for more soon 😊

Yayawoo123 ,

Come back!!

Really hoping that Cara starts podcasting and releasing cadenced episodes again… Truly my favorite home design podcast of them all!

doc always learning ,

Pandemic must!

Listening to Cara's podcast has made pandemic projects more doable this past year. We all have it in us - just gotta do it!

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