Furnishing your home is not only what makes it usable, but beautiful, too. Whether you buy into the trends or not, there are so many ways the right furniture can impart the look you want, while creating somewhere to sit or stow items away. But, furniture often comes at a high price. And if you are creating a home for the first time, a furniture sale will always be a welcome sight.
That is why we keep track of all of the best furniture deals throughout the year. We know the best times to shop and where to find the prettiest furniture at the most affordable prices, including Amazon Prime Day Furniture picks. It can be hard working out whether to take the plunge when you see a deal, so we have shared not only the best live sales, but also advice on when you should buy – and whether to wait – in our tips below.
So, if you have been lusting after a West Elm dresser, or have your eye on a multifunctional sleeper sofa from Wayfair, you have come to the right place.
Best furniture deals
When is the best time to shop furniture deals?
Industry experts think late spring or summer are the best times to buy furniture. Prices can be lower due to stock rotation, and there are plenty of sales to shop including Memorial Day and July 4th. This is obviously a great time to buy outdoor furniture, but it isn't exclusive to patio furniture. Beds and other large indoor items are all up for grabs.
The other great time is November. Black Friday falls on the last Friday of the month, a term coined to denote the day after Thanksgiving when retailers cut prices for the biggest sale event of the year. We're seeing Black Friday furniture offers starting earlier than ever, with some going on at the beginning of November. The weekend of Black Friday sales is followed by Cyber Monday, which sees sales that run through to the start of December.
Of course, it's good news for anyone struggling for space over Christmas and the New Year party season, as you can find great deals on extra seating, a sleeper sofa, or an extendable dining table before the rest of the holiday unfolds.
Once Black Friday is over, there is then a big push to clear stock around the New Year so check out the after Christmas sales, too.
Are Memorial Day furniture sales good?
Memorial Day is on the last Monday of May, and this year falls on May 27. The day commemorates those who have died in U.S. military service, and many use it as a time to visit cemeteries and memorials to pay their respects. For some, it has also now come to symbolize the unofficial start of summer, with many people taking time off on Memorial Day, to catch up with family and friends, with retailers offering seasonal discounts.
Although a time for getting the yard ready for summer, indoor furniture sees big discounts too as some stores clear space for outdoor stock. As it isn't considered prime time for getting cosy inside, you are likely to get some pretty good discounts on everything for couches to beds.
Dozens of top home retailers, including Apt2B, Burrow, and Castlery amongst others offer Memorial Day savings on everything from coffee tables to the best outdoor furniture, so it's a great time to take advantage of low prices.
Are Black Friday furniture deals worth it?
As mentioned before, Black Friday is a key furniture sale time. This is more because nearly every retailer has their biggest discounts now, rather than it being a key time for furniture. But, because of the seasonality, we do see some great offers on dining tables, beds and even outdoor furniture as retailers can't hold summer stock for much longer.
We don't think it is worth waiting for Black Friday if another sale event is round the corner though. As always, a good deal is only good if it is something you really want, so if you have your eyes on a gorgeous credenza for your hallway, or the Alaskan King bed you didn't think you ever afford, strike when you see one you love.