How the Livingetc Editors Shop the Amazon Sales — Tricks to Find the Top Picks and Stylish Brands Revealed

Amazon Prime Day may be over, but there are still plenty of offers to be found, and this dedicated sale page will help you find the best and most stylish deals, fast

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Amazon has a lot to offer — literally countless products, brands, and deals from home decor, to furniture, to tech. It also runs a lot of sales and it can be hard to cut through the noise and find the most design-forward pieces, which absolutely exist on Amazon — the key is knowing where to look!

That's where we come in — at Livingetc, we've worked our way around the Amazon site more times than we can count. "When I think of sales, I think of Amazon — and vice versa. Whether it’s large-scale furniture or home decor, Amazon consistently offers the lowest prices around," says Julia Demer, our style editor.

To find the best Amazon deals, you have to have a strategy. As Hugh Metcalf, Livingetc's editor says: "It's all about knowing your "keywords" — pay attention to the objects you're drawn to, and pick out any words from their titles that best describe your style. Keep them saved, and use them to prefix whatever you're looking for. It may be a style of decor, an unusual material, or even an "Amazon Brand" you may not have heard of before, but that delivers on style."

From Amazon Prime Day to Black Friday and all the sales in between, Amazon is a one-stop shop for all the best home deals. As style editor, Brigid Kennedy says: "It's quite hard to keep track of which retailers are offering discounts when, but with Amazon, you can find everything you need at 5, 10, 15% off and in one place."

This page exists so you know when the Amazon sales are, how to navigate directly to each section and stylish brand, and what you need to consider before making your purchase(s). With all this information at hand, you can't go too far wrong. Happy shopping!

Where to find Amazon deals

There is always a deal to be found on Amazon — but rather than trawling through all of the live Amazon deals, we bookmark these sections to get to the type of deal we're looking for much faster. Refine your search further by using the navigation panel to filter by price, discount, and reviews.

Amazon Deals by Section

Favorite Brands & Designer Storefronts to Bookmark

Spotlight Deal

Livingetc's Top Picks

Diptyque Baies Candle-6.5 Oz.
Diptyque Baies Candle-6.5 Oz.

Picked by interiors editor, Emma Breislin in our Amazon Home Decor roundup:

"Did you know you can buy top-shelf brands like Diptyque on Amazon? And for a discounted price, no less. I hardly have to convince you why you should buy their signature Baies Candle while it's on sale — it is the brand's signature for a reason. They also stock a few other scents there, as well as their room sprays, some perfumes, body lotions, and gift sets (Christmas is coming!)."

Kingyes Folding Adirondack Chair for Relaxing, Hdpe All-Weather Folding Adirondack Chair, Stackable, Arm Rest, Ergonomic, Grey
Kingyes Folding Adirondack Chair

My pick in our best Amazon outdoor furniture roundup:

An Amazon Adirondack chair deal that is definitely too good to pass up! This stylish chair is stackable, weatherproof, ... and available in not one, not two, but 14 other colors! With a 4.5 star rating after 1,274 reviews with customers commenting on the quality of the chair, I don't know how there are still more left in stock! Hurry, before they're gone!

Best Choice Products Vintage Multipurpose Hyacinth Storage Basket, Plant Décor, Handwoven Organizer Tote for Bedroom, Living Room, Bathroom, W/lid - Natural
Best Choice Products Hyacinth Storage Basket

Picked by our advice & gardens editor, Faiza Saqib in our Amazon cleaning and organization tools roundup:

"As well as being a chic, boho-style piece of decor, this vintage basket is a great little storage solution. Oh and not to mention, the perfect alternative to plastic storage bins. Made from hyacinth and sturdy metal wireframes underneath, this basket can carry and hold whatever you need, when you need it to. Ideal for throws, blankets, and clothes, too — this basket will look great wherever you decide to place it."

Loloi Amber Lewis X Georgie Denim/spice 7'-6
Loloi Amber Lewis X Georgie Denim Area Rug

Size: 7'-6" x 9'-6"

Picked by style editor, Julia Demer, in our Amazon Home Decor roundup:

"Shopping for rugs on Amazon may seem like a futile exercise, but you can actually find some of the best rugs there. For instance, a lot of the Amber Lewis x Loloi collection is available to shop on Amazon, so you can be sure you're making a safe and considered purchase. (Especially now they're on sale.) My pick would be the Denim/Spice area rug from their Georgie collection, that will instantly warm up a space and bring a well-loved old-world charm. This style has 4.3/5 stars and over 1,200 ratings, with over 50 rugs bought in the past month alone. There are also plenty of other colors and sizes to pick from."

Wanan Kids Couch 10pcs, Modular Kids Play Couch for Playroom Bedroom, 10 in 1 Multifunctional Kids Sofa for Playing, Creativing, Sleeping, Indoor Toddler Couch for Boys and Girls(yellow)
Wanan Kids Couch 10pcs

One of style editor, Brigid Kennedy's Amazon Prime Day picks for an alternative Nugget Sofa:

"In terms of style, this modular kids' couch is probably as aesthetic as they come. I weirdly feel like I wouldn't even mind this in the main living room...in fact, I wish it came in full-size and could be my actual couch. While this mustard yellow colorway is oozing with that 70s style that seems to be everywhere right now, it also comes in a blueberry, rose red, ice-snow blue, vibrant purple color, and chic gray.

With 4.7/5 stars after 400 worldwide reviews, removable and washable velvet covers, and reportedly "unlimited" ways to reconfigure the 10 foam pieces, it's also available in a number of different sizes depending on your space and number of kids."

The Creative Act: A Way of Being
The Creative Act: A Way of Being

Picked by Brigid Kennedy, our style editor, in our Amazon coffee table books roundup:

"I've been meaning to buy (and read) music producer Rick Rubin's The Creative Act for years now. Most writers I admire have mentioned it at some point or another, evangelizing its advice and takes on creativity, so I think it's time I finally take the plunge (besides, what kind of journalist would I be if I weren't obsessed with the capital-p Process?). I do plan on reading it front to back, but if you're going just for coffee table aesthetics (hey, no shame in the styling game), the minimalist cover should match with anything you already have."

Amazon Home Decor Deals

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A modern marble canister with a wooden lid by Creative Co-Op — Now $19.94, Was $22.11

(Image credit: Creative Co-Op | Amazon)

The selection of Amazon Home Decor on offer is unmatched — candles, vases, dried flowers, home fragrance, mirrors; you name it, Amazon has it. "As a renter, I've found their products reasonable; plus, they last long. From pots & pans to artworks, coffee table books, and even area rugs, I've shopped plenty, especially during the sales," says Aditi Sharma Maheshwari, Livingetc's design editor.

You can find all of today's Home Decor deals on Amazon.

Amazon Lighting Deals

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A Levanto Marble Table Lamp by TOV Furniture — Now $170.46, Was $179

(Image credit: TOV Furniture | Amazon)

Indoor and outdoor; floor and table — discover the Best Amazon Lighting, without the hefty price tag. As Hugh Metcalf, Livingetc's editor, says: "Amazon isn't necessarily where I'd start for statement lighting — the lighting that's going to be a big player in the room I'm decorating — but for the background characters in the scheme, it's a perfect place to look. Recently, I've been hunting for a wireless picture light for a spot in my home, and after exhausting a few avenues looking for one, I found the perfect product on Amazon — this RAIFOOLLY Battery Operated Picture Light — that both looked good and was the best price out there. It's always just handy shopping somewhere with lots of reviews — while the choices seem endless to start out, using them to help refine your search is really handy."

You can find all of today's Lighting deals on Amazon.

Amazon Bedding Deals

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Bedsure Cotton Duvet Cover

(Image credit: Bedsure | Amazon)

Amazon Bedding is not to be ignored — it's a treasure trove of brands and beautiful sets. From your essentials for sleep to stylish patterns, prints, and textures for the ultimate design-forward bedroom, Amazon caters to all your bedding needs. I have this PlushDeluxe Premium Bamboo Mattress Protector, which is super soft and fits my bed perfectly.

You can find all of today's Bedding deals on Amazon.

Patio, Furniture & Decor Deals

a white swirled effect contemporary outdoor side table with a book and floral arrangement on top

COSIEST Contemporary Outdoor Side Table — Now $89.99, Was $100.99

(Image credit: COSIEST | Amazon)

Discover some of the Best Amazon Outdoor Furniture on offer, including patio sets, cushions, and umbrellas. As Emma Breislin, Livingetc's interiors editor, says: "Amazon is the perfect place to shop for new patio and outdoor furniture because it has an enormous range, gets delivered to your door (sometimes the next day!) and most listings have hundreds of reviews, which gives you peace of mind when making big purchases. Throw in a sale with huge discounts, and what more could you want?"

You can find all of today's Patio, Furniture, and Decor deals on Amazon.

What to Consider When Shopping Amazon Sales

Reviews: How many reviews does the product have? How many are positive? Read reviews and look at the images. Discount 1 and 2-star reviews based on service, rather than the quality of the product — Amazon's retailers have a pretty good reputation for solving problems and offering returns where needed, and these poor reviews often come from trigger-happy buyers who don't wait for a resolution.

Style: When you spot a design you like, click through to the Store. You'll often find products of a similar style, and you can "follow" them to keep an eye out for other designs and new additions — it's a very useful shortcut for finding the most design-forward styles.

Materials: At Livingetc, we like the look for less, but not at the expense of quality. Look for solid materials, whether that's wood or stone, rather than laminated replicas. In textiles, too, fabric listings can help you make a guess at whether something is going to look as expensive in real life as it does on the site.

Discount: How much does it have off? Outside of major sale events, discounts on Amazon can be small, but it pays to be conscious of not buying larger investment pieces only because they have a little money off. It's better to shop with your heart, with a little bit of head, rather than buying the most discounted option, only not to love it once it arrives.

FAQs

What are the dates for Amazon Prime Day 2024?

The Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale event for 2024 is now over! The sale ran from the 8th of October through the 9th of October. There was also the summer Amazon Prime Day sales event which took place on the 16th and 17th of July. Expect similar dates for Prime Days in 2025.

There are still plenty of offers to be found, despite the main sale event being over — check out all of today's best deals on Amazon.

Can anyone shop the Amazon Prime Day Sale?

Amazon Prime Day discounts are only available to Prime members. You can sign up on Amazon for a free 30 day trial — after that, membership costs $14.99 a month, but includes free and fast shipping, where available, and a membership to Amazon Prime Video's ad-supported tier.

What are Prime early deals on Amazon?

The Prime Early Access Sale is a shopping event that allows Prime Members to have access to early deals ahead of the Main Amazon Prime Day sale events.

How often does Amazon have a sale?

There are always products on discount on Amazon — you can find them with the 'All Discounts' filter in search — but its major discount periods are based around Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday, which is due to take place on November 29th this year. However, you'll also find sales events in January and around other holidays like Labor Day and Memorial Day, while there was also a Big Spring Sale event this year. Ultimately, you never have to wait long for a sale on Amazon!

Debbie Black
Debbie Black
Managing Editor

Debbie is Livingetc's managing editor and has over 10 years of experience in publishing. She has worked for titles including ELLE Decoration, World of Interiors, ELLE, Condé Nast Traveller, GQ, and Glamour, among others.

She is a lover of all things interiors and loves planning a makeover project. She can often be found moving furniture and decor around her house or else watering her 50 houseplants!

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