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August 2026 Buying Guide

Should You Buy Home & Living in August?

August Rating:3/5 - Average
August Verdict

August is an average month for home & living purchases. Industry's slowest month = hidden opportunity. Floor models 5+ months old -- ask for 40-70% off. Outdoor clearance at 50-70% off.

Rating3/5
Typical Savings10-20% off
Best MonthFebruary

Month-by-Month Price Calendar

When prices are lowest throughout the year

Jan
Great
20-40% offWinter clearance clears fall inventory. New Year sales at Wayfair, Ashley, Pottery Barn. Floor models and discontinued styles hit lowest prices.
Feb
Best
30-60% offPresidents Day weekend -- the industry's biggest sale event. Deep discounts at virtually every retailer. Best month for mattresses and bedroom sets.Best
Mar
Wait
5-15% offSpring collections arrive at full price. Good for outdoor furniture as new stock appears. Custom upholstery promotions at West Elm and Pottery Barn.
Apr
Wait
5-20% offAverage discounts. Wayfair's Way Day event (late April) is the exception -- rivals Prime Day with 60-80% off select items.
May
Best
30-50% offMemorial Day -- second-best furniture event. 30-50% off at West Elm, Pottery Barn, Ashley, Wayfair. Outdoor furniture selection peaks.
Jun
Wait
5-15% offQuiet for advertised sales but great for negotiation. Low foot traffic means flexible pricing on floor models.
Jul
Great
15-40% off4th of July for outdoor furniture. Prime Day for office chairs and standing desks -- often lowest prices of the year.
Aug
OK
10-20% offIndustry's slowest month = hidden opportunity. Floor models 5+ months old -- ask for 40-70% off. Outdoor clearance at 50-70% off.
Sep
Great
15-35% offLabor Day for mattresses, sofas, recliners. Fall Home Refresh clearance at West Elm, CB2, Crate & Barrel (40-60% off outgoing lines).
Oct
OK
10-25% offPrime Big Deal Days for office furniture and storage. Dining promotions begin ahead of holiday season.
Nov
Best
30-70% offBlack Friday and Cyber Monday -- deepest discounts of the year. DTC brands (Article, Burrow, Floyd) run their only significant sales.
Dec
OK
15-30% offAfter-Christmas Sales clear remaining holiday inventory at steeper markdowns than Black Friday.
Best Great OK Wait

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Better Months to Buy Home & Living

If you can wait, these months typically offer better deals on home & living:

February5/5

Save 30-60% off

May5/5

Save 30-50% off

November5/5

Save 30-70% off

January4/5

Save 20-40% off

August is rated better than 3 other months for buying home & living. Not the worst time, but better deals may come later.

Shopping Events in August

Back-to-School Sales

August 1 - 31

135 days away

End of Summer Sales

August 15 - 31

149 days away

Frequently Asked Questions

Is August a good time to buy home & living?

August is an average time to buy home & living, rated 3/5. Industry's slowest month = hidden opportunity. Floor models 5+ months old -- ask for 40-70% off. Outdoor clearance at 50-70% off. Better months include February and May.

What is the best month to buy home & living?

The best month to buy home & living is February, when you can typically save 20-40% off.

How much can I save on home & living in August?

In August, you can typically save 10-20% off on home & living. Better savings may be available in other months.

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Last updated: March 2026All Buying Guides