\u201cThe whole purpose behind staging is to get the most amount of money out of the home in the least amount of time possible,\u201d shares top real estate agent David Batty<\/a> who sells properties 72% quicker than the average agent in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n To guide you through IKEA\u2019s endless maze, we\u2019ve curated a list of their best products that professional home stagers secretly (and not so secretly) love. Our list also includes styling advice informed by expert Janet Lorusso<\/a>, an interior designer and professional stager with 25 years of experience in the Greater Boston Area and over 1.6 million monthly views<\/a> on Pinterest.<\/p>\n Without further ado, here\u2019s our 11 best IKEA staging pieces:<\/p>\n Product name:<\/b> EKTORP<\/a><\/p>\n Product description: <\/b>Covered loveseat<\/p>\n Price: <\/b>$379<\/p>\n Why stagers love it: <\/b> \u201cIt\u2019s a timeless design \u2014 it\u2019s just a very generic shape. It can be contemporary or classic or whatever you need it to be.\u201d<\/p>\n How to use it for staging: <\/b> Product name:<\/b> FLITIGHET<\/a><\/p>\n Description: <\/b>18-piece dinnerware set<\/p>\n Price: <\/b>$19.99<\/p>\n Why stagers love it: <\/b> How to use it for staging: <\/b> Product name:<\/b> LINDBYN<\/a><\/p>\n Description: <\/b>Round mirror, 31 1\/2\u201d diameter<\/p>\n Price: <\/b>$49.99<\/p>\n Why stagers love it: <\/b> How to use it for staging: <\/b> Product Name:<\/b> HILLESTED<\/a><\/p>\n Description:<\/b> Patterned, low pile rug 7\u2019 10\u201d x 9\u2019 10\u201d (also available in 5′ 3\u201d x 7\u2019 7\u201d<\/a>)<\/p>\n Price: <\/b>$249<\/p>\n Why stagers love it: <\/b> How to use it for staging: <\/b> Product name:<\/b> ALLANIT<\/a><\/p>\n Description: <\/b>Glass based table lamp<\/p>\n Price: <\/b>$54.99<\/p>\n Why stagers love it: <\/b> How to use it for staging: <\/b> Product Name:<\/b> GLADOM<\/a><\/p>\n Description: <\/b>Black tray table<\/p>\n Price: <\/b>$19.99<\/p>\n Why stagers love it:<\/b> How to use it for staging: <\/b> Product name:<\/b> HENRIKSDAL<\/a><\/p>\n Product Description: <\/b>Parson chair<\/p>\n Price: <\/b>$105<\/p>\n Why stagers love it: <\/b> How to use for staging: <\/b> Product name:<\/b> REMSTA<\/a><\/p>\n Description: <\/b>Velvet armchair<\/p>\n Price: <\/b>$159<\/p>\n Why stagers love it: <\/b> How to use it for staging: <\/b>Place REMSTA in the corner of a room with an end table<\/a> or next to a neutral sofa for a pop of color. Play up the blue-green hue with a coordinating pillow on the adjacent sofa or with abstract wall art<\/a> of similar colors.<\/p>\n Product name:<\/b> KRAGSTA<\/a><\/p>\n Description: <\/b>Round coffee table, black<\/p>\n Price: <\/b>$99<\/p>\n Why stagers love it: <\/b>Round, simple, functional, you can rely on KRAGSTA to pull together any living room. This coffee table is super easy to put together and is fairly sturdy (as far as IKEA furniture goes) with solid wood table legs.<\/p>\n How to use it for staging: <\/b>Surround KRAGSTA with a couch and armchairs for a timeless, intimate arrangement. Adorn the surface<\/a> with fresh flowers in a glass carafe<\/a> and a pair of staggered coffee table books<\/a>. For a more contemporary finish, KRAGSTA also comes in the form of nesting tables<\/a> which may be used together as a coffee table or as a side table next to an armchair<\/a>.<\/p>\n Product name:<\/b> INGOLF<\/a><\/p>\n Description: <\/b>Crossed back solid wood chair<\/p>\n Price:<\/b> $49<\/p>\n Why stagers love it: <\/b> How to use it for staging: <\/b>![\"Ikea](\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-27-at-5.35.07-PM-775x541.png\")
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\n<\/b>This simple sofa for two is available in several neutral colors \u2014 beige, dark beige, dark grey, and white \u2014 and works in almost any living room. Lorusso comments:<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Arrange two these loveseats around a fireplace, one off to the left and one off to the right. Then connect them with a rectangular coffee table<\/a>. Or, stage two of the loveseats individually in arrangement with a larger couch or two armchairs. Match EKTORP to any room\u2019s color palette with decorative accent pillows<\/a> and a soft throw<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Plates](\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/plates-01-775x350.png\")
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\n<\/b>This classic white dinnerware set includes a set of six plates, side plates, and bowls for an unbeatable price. Staged place settings help buyers envision eating a delicious meal at the table (even if it\u2019s just take-out). Table settings also add texture and color to the room, providing an opportunity to integrate accent colors from the kitchen or living room.<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Lay out a maximum of six place settings, even if your table seats more \u2014 you want the dining room to feel spacious and low-maintenance. Skip the flatware, glassware, serving dishes, and salt and pepper shakers for a simple, sophisticated look<\/a>. For a touch of warmth, place a colored napkin and one of these placemats at each setting:<\/p>\n\n
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\n<\/b>Round mirrors are hot, hot, hot at the moment<\/a> and LANGESUND\u2019s affordability makes this trend even more exciting. Stagers strategically place mirrors so rooms appear bigger and brighter<\/a>. Round mirrors also contribute curved lines to offset rectangular furniture and countertops.<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Hang LANGESUND in the dining room, over the fireplace, above the entry table, on the wall in the living room, or over the bathroom sink.<\/p>\n![\"Ikea](\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/rug-01-775x571.jpg\")
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\n<\/b>This neutral rug anchors in your living room. It also pairs analogously with real estate agents\u2019 top recommended paint color<\/a>, Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Pull furniture off the walls and place them around the rug. Depending on the size of the rug compared to the room, the back legs of furniture can either rest on or off the rug<\/a>. Place a coffee table<\/a> or ottoman<\/a> in the center for a balanced, enticing setup. For warm-toned living rooms, opt for VANTORE<\/a>, a beige alternative.<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/lamp-01-775x537.png\")
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\n<\/b>ALLANIT updates nightstands and side tables to contemporary standards with its transparent beveled glass base and simple white shade.<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Place a pair on bedside tables<\/a> in the master bedroom or symmetrical side tables<\/a> in the living room. You can also use ALLANIT as a statement lamp in the entryway or for a reading nook<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/tray-table-01-775x409.png\")
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\nGLADOM\u2019s simple Scandinavian design is highly versatile, suitable for almost any interior design style. Lorusso shares, \u201cI\u2019ve used this little metal tray table for a million things . . . It works as a table and a pair of them works as a coffee table. Two of them work as bedside tables. They work for everything.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Fashion the surface (which functions as a removable tray!) with a pair of magazines or books, a coffee cup and saucer<\/a>, or a small house plant<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Chairs](\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/parson-chairs-01-775x350.png\")
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\n<\/b>Parson chairs are a must for staging a dining room. They add volume and upholstery to the space, balancing the hard, structured presence of the table. Choose from cream, white, gray, or teal or slip on matching chair covers<\/a> for even more options. For a more traditional design, HENRINKSDAL\u2019s sister GRUVBYN<\/a> features a rounded chair back.<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Stage only four to six chairs to prevent the table from feeling crowded. Push chairs into the table, leaving a 10 – 12\u201d gap for a relaxed atmosphere. For a lighter look, place HENRINKSDALs at the long ends of the dining table, mixing them with wood dining chairs at the table\u2019s side.<\/p>\n![\"Decorative](\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Remsta-2-01-775x406.png\")
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\n<\/b>This statement piece adds a \u201cwow factor<\/a>\u201d to your living room or study that buyers will remember. Velvet, especially jewel toned velvet, is trending in design from couches<\/a> to headboards<\/a>. REMSTA adds the perfect amount of flair to otherwise neutral staging.<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-27-at-5.42.54-PM-775x486.png\")
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\n<\/b>Available in white, brown-black, and gray, INGOLF chairs perfect an eat-in kitchen. Their graceful, familiar design suits a wide array of interior styles and won\u2019t distract buyers from your kitchen\u2019s most important features like its granite countertops<\/a> and stainless steel appliances.<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Place a maximum of four chairs at a small kitchen table. Top with MALINDA<\/a> or JUSTINA<\/a> chair pads to soften the look.<\/p>\n![\"An](\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/GAMLEHULT-01-775x406.png\")
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