Interior Design by Simon Brake

Interior Design

Staging Secrets That Sell—Without the Fluff

Written bySimon Brake
Narrated byTodd Eflin
Length1h14m
Release dateSeptember 1, 2017
LanguageEnglish
★★★★ 4.3 (562 ratings)

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AuthorSimon Brake
NarratorTodd Eflin
Runtime1h14m
PublishedSeptember 1, 2017
Rating★★★★ 4.3 / 5 (562 ratings)
CategoriesHome & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, House & Home
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

*Interior Design* by Simon Brake isn’t another vague decorating guide—it’s a tactical playbook for transforming spaces into buyer magnets. This audiobook skips the abstract theory and dives straight into actionable, high-impact tweaks: the exact lighting adjustments, color psychology hacks, and furniture placements that make rooms feel 10% bigger (and 20% more valuable). Narrator Todd Eflin delivers the content with the crisp, no-nonsense energy of a seasoned realtor walking you through a model home—no dramatic flair, just clear, confident direction. What sets this apart is its ruthless focus on ROI: every tip ties back to speeding up sales or boosting offers, making it ideal for flippers, agents, or homeowners who’d rather spend $50 on paint than $5,000 on staging consultants.

At just over an hour, it’s the audio equivalent of a power lunch with a top-tier stager—dense with takeaways but never overwhelming. Brake’s advice skews practical over aspirational (think “swap these curtain rods” not “envision your dream aesthetic”), and Eflin’s pacing mirrors that efficiency. The production is clean, though purists might miss ambient soundscapes—this is all business. If you’re hunting for Pinterest-worthy inspiration, look elsewhere. But if you want a laser-focused manual to turn your property into the most compelling listing on the block, this is your blueprint.

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Editor's Review ★★★★

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I’ll admit: I approached *Interior Design* skeptical that yet another home-staging audiobook could offer anything fresh. But Simon Brake’s hyper-specific strategies—like using vertical stripes to elongate low ceilings or the ‘60-30-10’ color rule for instant cohesion—won me over. This isn’t about vague “curb appeal” mantras; it’s about measurable upgrades, and Todd Eflin’s narration sells it with the authority of a contractor quoting a bid. His tone is measured but never monotonous, striking the right balance between “trusted advisor” and “friend who’s sold a dozen homes.” The pacing is brisk, almost urgent, which suits the content—you’ll want to pause mid-chapter to jot down notes (I rearranged my living room furniture by Chapter 3). That said, the audiobook isn’t perfect. The lack of visual references means you’ll need to Google terms like “floating shelves” or “accent walls” if you’re a novice, and Brake’s dismissal of ‘trendy’ designs feels overly rigid at times (yes, millennial pink *can* work in the right market). The production is polished but sterile—no immersive sound design to evoke the spaces described—which might leave some listeners craving more atmosphere. Still, for its razor-sharp focus on *selling* (not just decorating), it’s a standout. Pair it with a notebook and a tape measure; you’ll recoup the cost in your first open house.

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