When to Shop to Save Money on Home Decor for Your New Place

03.09.2024 - 13:59 / thespruce.com / Shagun Khare

When you finally move into your own place, there are lots of highs and lows. Case in point? The excitement of choosing your own decor, coming hand in hand with having to shell out money for said decor.

It’s no surprise that moving can be expensive. However, there are some ways to get around paying full-price on all your furnishings. One tried and true method is to simply be patient and plan ahead. 

Waiting for the right time to buy decor can save you a good chunk of change in the long run. Often, many retailers have specific months or sales days where items are discounted significantly more than other times of the year—whether that’s for furniture, linens, home tech, or kitchenware.

Curious about when to shop for decor and score the biggest deals? We rounded up the best times of year to buy all the home goods you’ll need, so your new space can look its best without hurting your pockets.

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January is the best time of year to buy linens like bedding, tablecloths, and towels as many retailers have “white sales” to clear out their stock and make room for new designs. Some department stores also have white sales in July.

Of course, federal holidays like Memorial Day and Black Friday see steep markdowns in this category as well.

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The home space generally operates on biannual launches during spring and fall, so furniture retailers clearance-price excess inventory right before these seasons.

Think: late winter (January and February) and late summer (August and September) for some of the best discounts.

Furniture also sees lower prices during holiday sales, especially on long weekends