When it comes to the social calendar, Memorial Day weekend is usually bursting with activities from pool parties, to barbeques and sports tournaments.
One look at your inbox on that weekend, and you’ll notice it’s chock-full of proportional emails from stores and brands announcing Memorial Day sales. Promotional discounts and limited time offers stress out even the most poised shoppers, but with a little bit of preparation, you can learn to shop the three-day weekend sales like a pro.
Some sales are so-so, while other markdowns are likely the best deals you’ll see all year. If you’ve got a shopping list in mind for Memorial Day weekend, you’ll find the best pricing on these items.
Area Rugs
It might sound intimidating to buy a rug online, but there has never been a more perfect time to purchase a rug to pull your room together than over Memorial Day weekend. “Rugs are incredibly transformative because they anchor furniture in a space and often tie a whole design scheme together. Generally, 8′ x 10′ is the best size for a standard living or bedroom,” recommends Vivian Torres, a Senior Designer at Havenly. Get lost in and shop our favorite rugs here!
Storage
Ready to tame the chaos that is your family room? You’ll find storage pieces like dressers, bookcases, and cabinets at discounted prices during the three day weekend. With steep sales on larger pieces, you’ll eliminate the need to find smaller storage solutions, freeing up valuable floor space for fun.
Decorative Accessories
What would a beautiful storage piece be without the perfect combination or pretty and practical accessories? Memorial Day weekend sales can bring out the best deals for small, decorative pieces.
You don’t have to stuff your bookshelf with framed photos and call it a day. Round out your new and neat media center with a vase, decorative box, bowls, or candle sticks, suggests Vivian. Shop Havenly’s house brands like Cove Goods (so cali cool), Studio Marcette (think parisian glam), Roam Common (boho chic), and Haldin (scandinavian mid-mod) for curated style AND Memorial Day savings!
Furniture
Stuffing popping out of the family sofa? This could be the perfect weekend to finally upgrade. Look for specials at big-box stores over this weekend, as Memorial Day ends up being huge for these locations.
As the weather warms up, we don’t blame you if you’re dreaming about comfy outdoor seating. While it’s hard to get a “too good to be true” deal on outdoor furniture in the summer, Memorial Day weekend typically has the best sales you’ll see in the warmer months. But, if you’re not desperate for a new al fresco dining set, it might be best to wait until end of season sales.
Wall Decor
If you’re sick of your blank wall and you’ve been eyeing that perfect piece of oversized artwork, Memorial Day weekend could be the perfect time for savings on a big ticket piece of wall decor, Vivian says. Ready to make a statement purchase? Think original art, oversized prints, or wall decor like a mirror.
It’s not just big pieces that will have a big discount, though. You’ll also find deals on small pieces and framed prints for the perfect gallery wall.
If you want to refresh your walls all in one weekend, don’t stop there. “Some wallpaper also goes on sale, which is great because wallpaper is priced per square footage,” recommends Vivian.
Yes, Memorial Day weekend is the perfect three-day stretch to hangout by the pool, enjoy a day off, or just get out in nature — but it’s also a great time to snag some much-needed home decor at a discount. A little research beforehand can pay off big time. In fact, eagle-eyed shoppers might notice sales beginning days before the weekend, so if you plan ahead, you can enjoy the sun and savings!
Ready to make these holiday sale purchases count? Take our Havenly design quiz to get started with a full room design.