January 2019 homeware sales: the best deals on furniture, mattresses, sofas and more
IF YOU'RE looking for a fresh start in 2019, the January sales are the best time to invest in new homewares.
As shops continue to clear out stock for the spring ranges, bargain hunters can often find deals on everything from curtains and cushions to investment sofas.
John Lewis is one place sure to have some chic furniture at a cut price, as well as practical pieces like fridges, washing machines and essentials like lighting.
If its more unusual pieces you are after, Habitat might lend a hand - particularly if you're in the market .
- Shop John Lewis' sale
Looking for something cheaper? Give your decor an easy update with some coloured cushions or brighten up your bedroom with some fresh (they're half price at ).
Live offers
- Bensons for beds - 20 per cent off everything -
- Harveys furniture - up to 50 per cent off everything -
- Wayfair.co.uk - save up to 70 per cent on timie limited deals -
Up to 50 per cent off at Habitat
Chic interiors store Habitat is kicking things off early.
Its sale went live on Boxing Day and will last until January 27.
Go in store or shop online to find furniture, soft furnishings, bed linen, lighting, kitchenware, rugs, curtains, accessories and more at up to 50 per cent off.
We've spotted a particularly good deal: an complete with pin-tucked pillow cases for only £40 (half price) - but hurry, these items won't hang around for long.
- Kitchen chair - was £95, now £47.50 -
- Geometric wool rug - was £170, now £85 -
- Timber coat stand - was £85, now £42.50 -
- Velvet chair - was £995, now £796 -
- Sheepskin rug - was £70, now £49 -
- Velvet cushions - were £25, now £20 -
- Velvet sofa with oak feet - was £1,400, now £980 -
Where will the best January sales be?
What to look for in the January sales
There's plenty of ways to make savings in seasonal sales, especially if you're buying expensive items.
We recommend writing down a list of items (e.g. fridges, coffee machines, dishwashers) that you'd like to buy, along with their prices, and checking back during the sale to see if they're any cheaper.
Beds and mattresses
There's been a surge in the number of online-based mattress companies in recent years, with the likes of , and all competing to offer the best products and prices.
Shop around a few mattress sellers to get yourself the best price and the best savings.
A decent offer on a bed can be found at dozens of stores, including , , and .
Cooking
Big brands such as Tefal and are often looking to shift pots and pans in sales periods so both are worth looking out for.
Other handy kitchen items such as Nutribullets, accessories and pressure cookers are often discounted.
Furniture
You should be able to kit out every room in your house for a discount on, with everything from sofas, coffee tables and cushions available for less in the sale.
Check out general retailers such as and along with specialists such as , and to get a good selection of offers.
Smart home
If you're interested in turning your house into a smart home, there's tons of gadgets and gizmos you can buy.
Get smart lighting with , control your heating with and help secure your house with smart doorbells from .
These tech items are usually discounted in seasonal sales and can be found on the manufacturer websites and retailers such as .
White goods
Everything from fridges to washing machines to dishwashers are available at a cut price this January.
When buying something this expensive, it's worth doing your research first and working out exactly what features you require and if you're really getting a good deal.
You'll likely be holding onto white goods for a while, so it's worth checking out things such as energy efficiency, size and reliability.
Our tips for finding the best deals this January
IT might be tempting to dive in and snap up LOADS of items in the sales, but here’s how you can guarantee you’re getting a good deal.
PREPARE Research the items you want to buy and find out the cheapest price. Websites like PriceSpy, PriceHistory and CamelCamelCamel will give you historical data on prices so you can see how much you should pay.
GET FOLLOWING Follow your favourite shops on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and sign up to its deals newsletter to get the latest on any offers. We post the best deals in our too.
EARN CASHBACK Check websites like and TopCashback BEFORE you place your order. Cashback websites PAY you to shop. All you have to do is click through their links and the money is added to your online account, usually within 14 days.
CHECK FOR CODES Take a look at The Sun Vouchers, and see if you can get extra savings with discount codes.
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