We’ll spare you the extra-extra-read-all-about-it introductions and skip right to the shopping point: Way Day, Wayfair’s biggest annual home sale, is back. In addition to our impassioned coverage of the up-to-80%-off (plus free shipping!) event’s best overall steals and WFH-office essentials (desks, chairs, the whole lot), we’re also serving you the real most wanted deals.
After studying anonymous shopping data about Refinery29 readers’ top-shopped Wayfair buys alongside the site’s top-rated bestsellers, we pulled out the shiniest home gems that are currently on super-sale for the next 48 hours (tick, tick). And, to add to that aforementioned realness, each of the popular goods ahead features an IRL picture that accompanies its brimming pool of rave customer reviews. Scroll on to shop our guide to Way Day’s most strategic savings on the buys that savvy online shoppers really love — including everything from very expensive looking area rugs to sleek MCM-style lounge chairs and small-space savvy desk setups (just to name a few).
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Bungalow Rose Arteaga Area Rug
Deal: 71% Off
Over 1,000 reviews have popped this vibrant (and irresistibly on-sale) area rug in its top bestsellers’ spot. Its 4.8-out-of-5-star rating can be attributed to its superb quality — that one customer describes as, “One of the BEST purchases I’ve ever made! This rug is even more be beautiful in person-it rivals a very pricey “Caitlin Wilson” rug which costs thousands. I have received sooo many compliments. I’m tempted to order the biggest size for my great room now. Don’t hesitate on this one-I promise you will LOVE it and you seriously can’t beat the price!! Btw, this material is super low maintenance and great with kids and dogs.
Bungalow Rose Arteaga Area Rug, $, available at Wayfair
Wayfair Sleep Cooling Memory Foam Pillow
Flash Deal: 78% Off
R29 readers’ (and, perhaps, the internets’) favorite memory foam pillow — this top-rated bargain buy boasts over 13,000 reviews (you read that right) and customer praise surrounding its outstanding quality, supportiveness, and price. As one super-fan put it, “This pillow is the most comfortable pillow I have ever owned.”
Wayfair Sleepu2122 Encased Cooling Memory Foam Pillow, $, available at Wayfair
Mercer41 Mid-Back Task Chair
Deal: 55% Off
This stylish WFH-office chair star boasts over 500 reviews and a 4.7-out-of-5-star rating due to its sleek aesthetic and supportive structure: “Absolutely my favorite piece of furniture I’ve ever owned. The color is rich and deep, the material so soft and the adjustable base so handy for finding that perfect height. Easy to assemble and so comfy for the day!”
Mercer41 Aramantha Mid-Back Task Chair, $, available at Wayfair
AllModern Wilbur Desk
Deal: 54% Off
Elevated MCM-style desk, but make it fit inside our cramped WFH spaces (and within our limited shopping budgets). This top-rated buy can best be encapsulated by this customer’s convincing review: “I waffled on this desk for about 2 weeks before pulling the trigger. It’s the perfect size for a small apartment and as you can see clearly fits 2-monitors with plenty of space for keyboard/mouse/misc etc…The materials feel solid and the put together was easy. I used the Alan wrench provided and then my own dual-head screwdriver to make a few tweaks. I’ve been using the desk for 3 months now and I all I can say is BUY IT!”
AllModern Wilbur Desk, $, available at Wayfair
Andover Mills Rolled Arm Settee
Flash Deal: 78% Off
This top-rated, bestselling, and budget-saving love seat takes the small-space cake. Reviewers rave that its everything from stylish to well-made, easy to put together, and (yep, you guessed it) affordable AF.
Andover Mills Bjorn 59″ Rolled Arm Settee, $, available at Wayfair
Mercury Row Almanzar Metal Ladder Bookcase
Deal: 33% Off
If our very own Beauty writer, Karina Hoshikawa, wasn’t already an IRL fan of this bestselling bookcase, then we may be skeptical of the near 9,000 reviews praising it as a must-buy piece. With a 4.7-out-of-5-star rating and an unbeatable under-$100 price tag, this organizational system is simple, effective, and looks minimalist chic inside any style space.
Mercury Row Almanzar 70.87″ H x 23.62″ W Metal Ladder Bookcase, $, available at Wayfair
Foundstone Wilson Coverlet Set
Deal: 65% Off
As one reviewer describes it, this most wanted sale-bedding score is the “Perfect minimalist, chic coverlet set.” Featuring over 1,000 virtual praisers, the hypoallergenic quilt bundle is crafted from 100% microfiber that’s touted for its super-soft and durable qualities.
Foundstone Wilson Coverlet Set, $, available at Wayfair
Foundstone Arlo Coffee Table With Storage
Deal: 25% Off
If you’re budget-shopping for furniture, getting the most out of your picks is as easy as investing in dual-purpose pieces: like a storage-savvy coffee table. This most wanted living-room essential is top-rated for its ease of assembly, elevated aesthetic, and tiered-shelving potential.
Foundstone Arlo Coffee Table with Storage, $, available at Wayfair
Ultimate Dog Bed & Lounge
Deal: 28% Off
If 2020 were a mood, it’d be Fido here lounging on his orthopedic memory foam bolster. Why should you reap all the rewards of Wayday’s deals? Your best friend could use something cozy to sink into for the long winter ahead, too.
Wrought Studio Geometric Bookcase
Deal: 61% Off
Over 400 reviewers can attest to this mod-chic bookcase’s atmosphere- and organization-enhancing abilities — it’s been touted as everything from easy to assemble to small-space friendly, and premium quality.
Wrought Studio Pemberton Geometric Bookcase, $, available at Wayfair
Ebern Designs Reversible Sofa & Chaise Sectional With Ottoman
Deal: 28% Off
Yes, you can live your small-space-with-a-sectional dreams — and this compact, reasonably priced bestseller proves it. As one reviewer attests, it’s “perfect for a small apartment or studio. I was able to unbox and set up by myself — and I am a single gal. Getting rid of the box was probably the hardest part (lol). I’m very very pleased, I did a lot of research before making my purchase and it paid off. I love that I can switch the chaise if I want. And, it’s the perfect size for me and my dog!”
Ebern Designs Haskell 86″ Reversible Sofa & Chaise Sectional with Ottoman, $, available at Wayfair
Wrought Studio Arinze Vanity
Flash Deal: 42% Off
R29-reader-favorite small-space WFH hack of 2020? Turning a vanity into a desk (and vice versa). The most wanted product for getting that job done? This currently even steeper price-slashed Wayfair score that comes complete with a mirror AND a stool.
Wrought Studio Arinze Vanity Set with Stool and Mirror, $, available at Wayfair
Langley Street Roswell Lounge Chair
Deal: 62% Off
This top-rated and top-carted lounge chair is favorited for its sleek style and wide-comforting frame that is supportive enough for multiple activities ranging from reading to working and watching Netflix. One reviewer raves, “The chair is really firm but is comfortable and well made. Looks a lot more expensive than it really is!”
Langley Street Roswell Lounge Chair, $, available at Wayfair
Andover Mills Suri Corner Desk
Deal: 15% Off
Everyone’s favorite corner desk! This most wanted office buy boasts a whopping 2,000+ reviews with praise extending from its simple setup to small-space savviness, shabby-chic appeal, and on-point pricing. And, as one super-fan said, “It’s so cute! I was able to assemble it by myself without any difficulty. The drawer is perfect to store my laptop and charger out of sight. I also like the bookshelves under the desk. It’s everything I hoped it’d be!”
Andover Mills Suri Corner Desk, $, available at Wayfair
Williston Forge Parke Hall Tree
Deal: 19% Off
Hall trees have become a fan-favorite solution to tight living spaces lacking in closets (and heavy in coat collections). This bestseller may not be discounted heavily for Way Day, but it’s still an unbeatable under-$100 storage gem that reviewers and readers can’t get enough of: “Love this bench. It’s perfect for a small hallway or apartment entryway. Super easy to assemble and it can hold tons of heavy gear and shoes. Great purchase!”
Williston Forge Parke Hall Tree with Shoe Storage, $, available at Wayfair
Kelly Clarkson Home Lourdes Velvet Task Chair
Flash Deal: 37% Off
Another most wanted desk chair that readers and reviewers alike consistently added to their carts over the past year — and yes, it’s a Kelly Clarkson original. This luxe-on-a-budget velvet task chair was made to be a stylish WFH star. As one reviewer puts it, “This is a beautiful, soft, supportive, and all-around perfect chair.”
Kelly Clarkson Home Lourdes Velvet Task Chair, $, available at Wayfair
Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse Bronson Coffee Table
Deal: 13% Off
For those wondering if this tiered-coffee-table bestseller was small-space savvy enough to fit into a space that also functions as a living-room-meets-baby-nursey, according to this customer-review shot, the answer is yes — yes, it is.
Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse Bronson Coffee Table, $, available at Wayfair
World Menagerie Crook Power Loom Area Rug
Deal: 49% Off
Another major steal on another top-selling rug that looks WAY more richy-rich than it actually is. “STUNNING rug! It’s so soft and the design is just beautiful,” one beaming customer claims.
World Menagerie Crook Oriental Power Loom Bright Red/Navy/Wheat/Ice Blu, $, available at Wayfair
AllModern Etta Reversible Sectional Sofa
Deal: 60% Off
More streamlined-and-stylish-sectional dreams come true. This sleek-velvet bestseller boasts glowing feedback about its stellar quality and space-efficient size: “The sofa is exactly as pictured! I love the dusty blue, and it’s soft velvety feel! It’s a little firm, but not uncomfortable — and I’m sure it will give with time. I have a smaller apartment/living room and I was very paranoid about this being too big, but it fits perfectly. The sofa also fit up two flight of steps with turns very easily BUT it had to come out of the box. The cushions fit perfectly, the chase is a comfortable length for myself and my wife, and it’s sturdy. It’s a good buy at a great price!”
AllModern Etta Reversible Sectional, $, available at Wayfair
Wade Logan Colburn Desk
Deal: 32% Off
According to one reviewer (out of 403), this prime makeshift home-office buy takes five minutes to put together — not to mention, boasts an unencumbered frame that fits within almost all decor styles and space sizes. Oh, and more importantly, it costs under-100 buckeroos.
Wade Logan Colburn Desk, $, available at Wayfair
Willa Arlo Interiors Nia Velvet Sleeper Sofa
Flash Deal: 31% Off
With over 12,000 reviews and 4.5 out of 5 stars, this chic-and-compact sleeper sofa naturally clocks in as a reader- and customer-favorite bestselling Wayfair star — and it’s currently a featured Flash Deal. “Love my new sofa! It was fairly easy to put together and as the other reviews stated, it is firm, but it is not uncomfortable. This isn’t your sink in, swallow you whole type of sofa — it’s more of causal extra seating that’s extremely pleasing to the eye. I love how vibrant the color is. I’ve had my eye on this sofa for YEARS and happy that I finally made the decision to purchase it,” one pleased purchaser croons.
Willa Arlo Interiors Nia Velvet 81.5″ Square Arm Sleeper, $, available at Wayfair
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