MAKE SPACE with Cara Newhart by Cara Newhart

May 05, 2021 #049 — furniture strategies: trying trends + investing in staple pieces that aren’t boring [with tov founder + ceo chaya krinsky]

in this episode:

✨ how the world of furniture design works

✨ what furniture trends are going to be big for 2021

✨ what chaya recommends for someone wants to rock trends by just adding a couple new pieces to their space (aka not replacing anything)

✨ the story of how TOV was born and a little about Chaya's background

✨ chaya's role in designing the furniture pieces at tov

✨ tips for keeping fabric looking fresh or certain fabrics to consider for durability

✨ styling + shopping tips for showcasing texture in your space through furniture pieces

✨ what the tov slogan "Don’t be boring" means

✨ some of the challenges that have come from a male-dominated industry and ways chaya has changed the game

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51 min

April 14, 2021 #048: furniture layout & space planning strategies, plus Tops Tips for Renting Furniture with Kate Sands of Honestly Kate

In this episode, Cara sits down with Amazon Live Host + Influencer Katie Sands to chat about how fashion influencers her space's style as well as how and why she rents all her furniture. Cara also breaks down furniture planning basics and some pro strategies for space planning that you can use to create a home you're obsessed with.

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in this episode:

✨ The basics of space planning + furniture layout: how to get started intentionally planning your space

✨ Design concepts to work with: Balance lines, Bubble Maps, Activity Zones, Axis lines, Focal Points, Fishbowl Concept, Prospect Retreat concept, etc.

✨ How to plan for traffic flow in your space and why it's important

✨ How to achieve balance in your space and leverage furniture layout and visual weight to achieve a balanced space

✨ Identifying and creating focal points in your spaces and how to plan furniture around them

✨ How to personalize space planning to tailor your room to fit your preferences

Renting Furniture + Personal Style with Katie Sands:

✨ Why Katie chooses to rent her furniture instead of buying using Feather (http://bit.ly/featherhome)

✨ Katie's strategy for going neutral with furniture pieces then accenting with pops of color to keep your space feeling fresh

✨ Katie's tips for picking our furniture online for your space

✨ How Katie's love for fashion influences her personal style when it comes to her home

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55 min

March 17, 2021 #047: what’s next for modern farmhouse style, summer trends & judging FFC with senior editor of do it yourself mag. brian kramer

In this episode, Cara sits down with the Editor of Better Homes & Garden's DO IT YOURSELF Magazine, Brian Kramer. They dive into what's next for Modern Farmhouse Style and some design strategies for keeping it fresh. Brian shares a peak into the summer issue of Do it Yourself magazine and a preview of some of the on-trend projects you'll find inside. They also chat Furniture Flip Challenge and what Brian and his team are looking for when judging pieces + some insider tips for making your pieces stand out.

in this episode:

✨ Brian's story & talent for balancing a hands-on approach and design inspiration when it comes to sharing stories and projects as an editor

✨ a sneak peak into the two new issues coming out April 30th — Farmhouse Do It Yourself and the Summer issue of Do It Yourself

✨ modern farmhouse style — uncovering the essence of the style and what's next for farmhouse

✨ design strategies for how to keep farmhouse feeling fresh through incorporating texture + Brian's color recommendations to explore

✨ Summer project trends and a first look at what you can find in the Do It Yourself Summer issue

✨ the increasingly important role magazines play in curating an experience of inspiration in a world full of inspo images

✨ Brian's role as the judge of the Furniture Flip Challenge: what he and his team look for when choosing pieces

✨ The importance of storytelling, showcasing your process, and taking design risks with your furniture flip pieces

✨ Some insider tips for making your furniture pieces stick out to the judges for the challenge

Connect with Cara

instagram — https://instagram.com/neverskipbrunch

blog — https://neverskipbrunch.com

Connect with DO IT YOURSELF

instagram — https://instagram.com/doityourselfmagazine

grab the upcoming issues — https://magazine.store/do-it-yourself

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57 min

March 10, 2021 #046: furniture flip challenge + furniture flipping tips with jessie & cara

In this episode, Cara sits down with her diy bestie + Furniture Flip Challenge co-host, Jessie Ecker. They share some of their best tips for flipping furniture, strategies for infusing personality into your project and trying new diy techniques. They also chat about how to leverage DMs on social media to get expert advice from brands and some ways to avoid catching your project on fire.

in this episode:

✨ strategies for sanding vs using a chemical stripper on your furniture piece

✨ painting furniture flips: milk paint vs latex vs spray paint

✨ tricks for super smooth paint finishes: paint sprayer, flotrol additive, etc.

✨ how to finish pieces: finishing oil vs wax vs furniture butter

✨ designing a furniture piece and customizing it to fit your style - no matter what others think

✨ Furniture Flip Challenge details + how to flip pieces with Jessie & Cara

✨ things that can catch on fire: oily rags, epoxy that is poured to thick, etc

Connect with Cara

instagram — https://instagram.com/neverskipbrunch

blog — https://neverskipbrunch.com

Connect with Jessie

instagram — https://instagram.com/eyeinthedetail

website — https://eyeinthedetail.com

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51 min

March 04, 2021 #045: trying out trends, current design strategies for the everyday girl + new diy video series with hunker editor eve epstein

In this episode, Cara sits down with the Editor-in-Chief behind the top home & design site, Hunker — Eve Epstein. They dive into the nuances of 2021 design trends and how to adopt them in your spaces, design strategies for the everyday girl, how wellness and coziness are driving diy space design, and a little bit about Hunker's new diy video series launching this spring.

in this episode:

✨ 2021 design trends + diving deeper into how to adopt them in your spaces

✨ wellness & how we're redefining our spaces to support it after this time at home

✨ a strategic approach to at-home fitness spaces + need for multifunctional elements

✨ design strategies for the everyday girl through a home media editors lens

✨ why photos truly don't tell the whole story of a room

✨ how considering sight lines can help rework what you already have to revamp your space

✨ designing from your own perspective vs through a camera lens

✨ comfy as a trend and why its here for the long haul

✨ the art of hands-on creativity and how to enjoy the process

Connect with Cara

instagram — https://instagram.com/neverskipbrunch

blog — https://neverskipbrunch.com

Connect with Hunker

instagram — https://instagram.com/hunkerhome

website — https://hunker.com

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54 min

February 24, 2021 #044: picking paint colors + understanding undertones with color expert maria killam

In this episode, Cara has a conversation with internationally sought-after color expert Maria Killam to uncover pro strategies for picking paint colors for your spaces and dive deep into understanding undertones. Maria has been featured places like HGTV, the Washington Post, House Beautiful, and many, many more. If you go into your local Benjamin Moore paint store, you'll probably see a dedicated binder filled with Maria's color picks to guide you.

This conversation will help you learn why you're probably picking paint colors all wrong, the biggest way to get color right, how to use color to stay on-trend while creating a timeless space, and the go-to inspo piece you need to guide your room design.

in this episode:

✨ why you're picking paint colors completely wrong

✨ what you need to understand about undertones

✨ the BIGGEST way to get color right + building color palettes like a pro

✨ the go-to design element you need to guide your room design

✨ color trends and how to create a timeless space

✨ how to rock the current black & white trend in a timeless way that will last

✨ when paint colors can create magic and when they're not a magic bullet

✨ how to freshen up your space with the right paint color

✨ what "bossy elements" are and how they determine what colors you should choose

connect with cara

instagram: https://instagram.com/neverskipbrunch

blog: https://neverskipbrunch.com

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TODAYS GUEST: MARIA KILLAM

Maria Killam is an internationally known colour expert, design blogger, decorator, stylist, and best-selling author. With over three decades of experience in the industry, Maria’s brand is built on the solid foundation of classic and timeless design principles and her unparalleled expertise in colour.

Maria is a unique voice in the design world and her groundbreaking System for Specifying Colour: Understanding Undertones™ offers an effective and practical approach to choosing colour that has been studied and put into practice by thousands of design professionals and enthusiasts around the world.

Her popular blog, Colour Me Happy, is among the top ten most successful and longest-running interior design blogs. It is packed with sound advice delivered in Maria’s relatable and no-nonsense writing style. Her words inspire and resonate with hundreds of thousands of loyal readers. Ultimately, every design decision is a colour decision so Maria’s mission is no less than changing the way the world sees and interacts with colour.

connect with maria:

instagram: https://instagram.com/mariakillam

blog: https://mariakillam.com/blog/

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49 min

February 10, 2021 #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 your story in your space vs chasing trends, incorporating luxury home decor on a budget, and some amazing design strategies for creating your space thoughtfully.

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CONNECT WITH CARA: https://instagram.com/neverskipbrunch

MAKE SPACE COMMUNITY: https://instagram.com/makespacepod/

CONNECT WITH KATE: https://instagram.com/klinteriors/

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51 min

January 20, 2021 #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 success in creating projects and a home you love. Check out links + more in the show notes: https://neverskipbrunch.com/42

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Get plugged into the Let's Diy Big community on IG: https://instagram.com/instagram

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28 min

September 30, 2020 #041: moodboard magic — how to create a mood board to uplevel your diy room design

In this episode, Cara is sharing all about mood boards and how to use them to create diy-designed spaces with a designer vibe. She shares her mood board process, favorite hacks and apps, plus a really cool challenge you can dive into and create a mood board for a space. Cara will choose her favorite space to win $500 to Home Depot! Follow along on instagram for details about how to enter!

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35 min

September 02, 2020 #40: get started diy-ing furniture & tips for building from plans vs. designing with katie freeman

In this episode, Cara is chatting with furniture maker, content creator, and fellow podcaster Katie Freeman. Katie gives insight into her furniture design process, including how she finds inspo for her designs. She covers tips for getting started in your DIY journey using furniture flipping or restoration.