Prime Day Home Deals 2023: Expert advice, plus 20+ early sales to shop right now
Mark your calendars! Amazon Prime Day 2023 has been confirmed for July 11 and 12, presenting the perfect opportunity to elevate — or streamline — your home with steep and rare discounts on mattresses, vacuums, kitchen gear, garden tools and beyond.
Whether you’re new to Amazon Prime Day or just looking to sharpen your shopping skills, we have everything you need to know before you start clicking. But first, some sage insight. “The Prime Day event offers a major sale during the usual dead zone between Memorial Day and Labor Day,” says Kristin McGrath, a shopping expert at deal-finding and cash-back site RetailMeNot. “According to our tracking, Amazon tends to offer the best prices on a slew of its products during Prime Day and then repeats those deals almost identically during Black Friday.” Read on for what to expect from the home category, including some early deals you can use to start refreshing your space right now.
What types of home goods will be on sale?
“Prime Day is essentially a big party Amazon throws for itself and its Prime members,” says McGrath. “And since it’s Amazon’s party, the retailer typically reserves some of the most exciting discounts for its own products, especially when it comes to Amazon’s smart home line.”
In addition to tricking out your home with the latest tech gear, Prime Day is a great opportunity to purchase discounted home appliances for all of your cleaning, cooking, prepping and entertaining needs.
“Last year, we saw up to 50% off pressure cookers, coffeemakers, air fryers and Roomba vacuums. We also saw 43% off Ninja food processors, and up to 50% off luxury items such as select Solo Stove models (expect the more popular models to sell out),” adds McGrath. “Check for deals on gardening, patio furniture and grills, too. Once you get past July 4, retailers start discounting these seasonal items in anticipation of summer ending, and Amazon is no different.”
McGrath adds that you can typically expect some pretty dramatic price drops on select home furnishings in the form of Lightning Deals, which are subject to move fast. “Prime Day furniture, mattress and home decor deals can be hit or miss. These are also more frequently on sale, making big-ticket items appealing if you're in the market but by no means urgent.”
How to get the best home deals on Prime Day
As with many things in life, McGrath reiterates that preparation surrounding Prime Day is key. “Amazon usually throws a pre-party in the form of early sales that come out in the days leading up to Prime Day,” she says. (Psst: Keep scrolling for our top picks.) “Sometimes, Amazon will reward certain pre-Prime purchases with a credit that can be used on Prime Day itself, so if there are home items you need to stock up on, use that as an excuse to hit that spending threshold and unlock that Prime Day credit.”
A little pricing analysis can also go a long way. “If you're a Prime member, it's hard to beat that fast, free shipping, but major competitors like Target and Walmart will still send your stuff in a timely matter (and for free if you meet the minimum purchase threshold),” explains McGrath. “If you're a rewards member with another retailer, calculate the value of any rewards you'd get from a big-ticket home purchase. And be sure to check if another retailer has a promo code that makes a deal slightly better.”
If you're not a member, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial now, so you can start savings well in advance of Prime Day. If you want to wait, you can sign up for Amazon Prime anytime, including during the event itself, but it's really best to do it in advance. After all, Prime Members get plenty of perks, including free delivery, access to Prime Video, free Prime Gaming and special sale prices all year.
More tips for making the most of Prime Day 2023:
Edit your space. “Assess the inside and outside of the home to identify any gaps or items that need replacing.”
Note repeat purchases. "Buy frequently used home items during the sale to save more over time. We typically see everyday products, such as laundry detergent and other cleansers, discounted."
Research past deals. “Prime Day deals have a way of repeating themselves, so use price trackers like CamelCamelCamel to see how a home item has priced throughout the year.”
Heart your faves. “You can do this on the Amazon app and opt in to be alerted when home items go on sale. A wish list can also prove a great reference point on the big day.”
Get creative. “In previous years, Amazon has also offered special deals to Echo device users that you can unlock by asking Alexa for Prime Day deals.”
The 20+ best early Prime Day home deals
Ready to start saving? See below for some great Amazon home deals — including luxurious sheets, plush towels, colorful knives and a seriously hard-working vacuum — that you can cash in on right now. And be sure to check back as we update this article with more information and sales leading up to Amazon Prime Day 2023.
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