Tips for shopping the WayDay Sale
Unless you are living under a rock, then you’ve probably seen the flashing ads and sing song-y songs for the Way Day sale going on yesterday and today. I’ve shared some of my favorite purchases from Wayfair for our home, as well as some great designer West Elm and Ballard Designs dupes I’ve found for a whole lot less.
Today I’m sharing a few surprising tips for shopping at Wayfair and some other great deals going on during the sale. I’m a big fan of the annual Wayday sale over at Wayfair where you can find 1000s of furniture pieces for so much less. In fact, its my go to store for finding home decor. Here are my tried and true tricks for finding the best price on designer pieces for a whole lot less at Wayfair:
1.Use Google Image Search
This is where I always start and how I found my ever popular West Elm dupes at Wayfair as well as some great dupes from Ballard Designs, Crate and Barrel and other popular home decor stores. There are only a handful of manufacturers in the world so they may sell the exact same item under a different name and price. That’s how I found these West Elm black leather recliner dupes.
To do google image search, make sure you are using chrome browser, right click on the item’s image and select “search image with google”. You will see the same or similar images of the same item across a variety of sites including Wayfair.
2. Shop within Wayfair too for the best price. Often the exact same item will be less under a different manufacturer or name.
See this example below “leather task chair” and the color: “vintage whiskey” are consistent. I hope that will help you in searching to find the best price!
3. Check the measurements before you purchase and measure against your space. Some of the lowest reviews are about the size of the item but this information is available before you purchase. Take the time to measure. Wayfair also has some great size guides here if you need help. Here are some good rules of thumb for a space:
Mirrors + Art: Make sure your mirror diameter is 1/2 to 3/4 the width of the table or sofa its above.
Dining Chairs: Leave room for seats to pull out on your rug if you are shopping dining, tables, chairs and rugs.
Rugs: When in doubt, go bigger rather than smaller. An 8 x 10 or 9 x12 is appropriate size for a standard sofa (80”).
Coffee Tables: A similar rule of thumb to mirrors and art. Coffee tables should be 1/2 to 2/3 width of sofa, and there should be 15-18” between the seating and the table for a livable space.
Chandeliers: Hang 32-36’ above your dining table. Again, the diameter of your chandelier should be about a half to two-thirds of the length of your table
Drapery: Tall, high and wide is your friend.
Wayfair also has some great size guides here if you need help.
4. Read Reviews: Before making a purchase, read reviews from other customers to ensure the quality and satisfaction of the product. And don’t just read the highest reviews, read the 1 and 2 stars as well.
5. Be Aware of Return Policies: Familiarize yourself with Wayfair's return policies, especially when buying large furniture items or decor. Make sure you understand the return window and any associated fees. I’ve found Wayfair to be extremely helpful in recent years if there’s been a problem with my order. For example, we were missing a piece of our outdoor sectional and they express shipped a new one. I’ve also had things damaged in shipping and they’ve been happy to reship. I will say that refunds are rare and if you just don’t like something you will pay a premium to ship it back and restocking fees.
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