Black Friday Picks We Actually Bought (and Recommend)

Our annual Black Friday roundup is here — a curated list of items we bought with our own money and genuinely love. Every year the sales start earlier, so we pulled together the best discounts we could find on furniture, lighting, rugs, smart home gear, and more. Prices and promo codes below are the ones we saw when we wrote this; we’ll update the post if new codes appear. Scroll to the bottom for a consolidated list of retailer sales and codes.

Our fully upholstered bed is marked down from $949 to $572 (about 40% off). We have the Talc color — it’s a major upgrade from a metal frame and looks finished without needing a bedskirt.

Our woven blinds — the ones we use on every downstairs window — start at $29.99 (regularly $39.99), a roughly 19% discount. They add warmth and texture to a room and coordinate with a lot of styles.

Our diamond-back chairs now come in two colors and are heavily discounted: the white is $129 each ($260 for two) and the navy is $111 each ($224 for two). These are comfortable, stylish, and a great deal at 57% off in some configurations.

Our bedroom dresser is down to $599 — a price we haven’t seen before. Also, our large stenciled mirror is on closeout for $219. Closeout items often don’t return, so grab them if you want one.

Our woven kitchen stools are $276 (down from $368) with code THANKFUL — about 25% off. They were a splurge we waited for and now they tie the kitchen together perfectly with the woven blinds and gray countertops.

Our foyer chandelier is $224 with code THANKFUL (regularly $298). It’s capiz-based, airy, and makes a big impact in an entryway.

Our front bedroom rug (beach house) is $599 (regularly $798) with code THANKFUL, while the middle bedroom rug is 25% off with THANKFUL (our 6×9 went from $498 to $374).

Our old kitchen stools (the sturdy, wipe-clean kind we had since 2016) are now $96 (down from $160). They’re a practical choice for families who want durable, no-fuss seating.

Our beach house daybed is marked to $330 from $550 (about 40% off) — great for layered, relaxed seating or a guest bed.

Our favorite toilet is listed at $261 (regularly $350). Comfortable bathrooms are underrated — this is genuinely one of our favorite home upgrades.

Our stenciled two-drawer dresser used in the Real Simple room is on closeout for $349. Closeouts typically won’t return once sold out, so act fast if you want one.

Our side table with a pull-out surface is on closeout in two finishes: the white version is $88, and the green-blue version is $139.99.

Our white duplex dining chairs are $116 each ($232 for two). They’re solid, versatile, and fit in practically any dining space.

Our three-tiered end tables are reduced to $253 — the lowest price we’ve seen. Tons of storage and perfect for stacking magazines, plants, or bedside necessities.

The rug that looks good everywhere is on sale as well — we use it in the duplex and it still looks great after heavy use. An 8 x 10 is marked down to $264 from $487 (about 46% off). It’s versatile, durable, and suitable for high-traffic spaces.

Our dining room chandelier is at least 15% off — up to 30% off depending on total spend — with code SAVEMORE.

Our classic glossy white parson’s desk (we’ve had it since 2007) is also 15–30% off with the SAVEMORE code depending on how much you spend.

My favorite weighted blanket can be had for $70 after applying a $40-off coupon at checkout. I originally paid much more years ago; it’s become a sleep staple for me.

Our gray dining chairs at the duplex are deeply discounted — $107.09 for two chairs (about $53 each) when you use code TURKEY at checkout.

John’s roundup of smart home and tech deals (all items we own and recommend):

1. Roku Smart TV (50″) — $250 (was $480).

2. Amazon Echo Dot — $22 (was $50).

3. Our favorite printer — $30 (was $120).

4. Nest E Thermostat — $139 (was $169).

5. Nest Thermostat — $179 (was $249).

6. Amazon Echo Auto — $29 (was $49).

7. Extra-long charging cord — $28 (was $40).

8. Mini smart plug 2-pack — $20 (was $30).

9. Smart light bulbs — $12 (was $16).

10. Amazon Echo — $59 (was $99).

Quick Sales Roundup

Below is a consolidated list of retailer sales and codes we’re watching. We’ll keep this updated as promotions change.

• Amazon: Lots of highlighted deals.
• Banana Republic: 50% off regular-priced items.
• Crate & Barrel: 20–30% off sitewide + free shipping.
• Gap: 50% off everything with code BLKFRIDAY.
• J. Crew: 50% off purchase + extra discounts on sale items.
• Joss & Main: Up to 80% off furniture & accessories.
• Old Navy: 50% off everything.
• Overstock: Up to 70% off thousands of items.
• Pier 1 Imports: 25% off sitewide.
• Pottery Barn: 25% off + free shipping with code BLACKFRIDAY.
• Rejuvenation: Buy more, save more.
• Rugs USA: Up to 75% off.
• Target: Doorbuster deals + extra 15% off many furniture items with code TURKEY.
• Urban Outfitters: Buy one, get one 50% off.
• Wayfair: Black Friday Blowout — up to 80% off.
• West Elm: Buy more, save more plus individual markdowns.
• Williams Sonoma: 20% off + free shipping with code THANKS.
• World Market: 40% off furniture (some categories up to 50%).

That’s everything for now. Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving — stay safe, enjoy the time with family and friends, and if you can, save some money on things you love.

P.S. We hear you about the annual gift guide — we usually publish a big curated gift post and are aiming to have it up next week. In the meantime, many items from last year’s guide are still great gift options.

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