New home-owner saves over £200 in Dusk Black Friday sale with six ‘gorgeous’ buys
Dusk’s Black Friday sale includes beds, sofas, dining tables and stylish home accessories – here are six favourites picked by a shopping expert
Dusk shoppers can save 20% on furniture and homeware including the Wiltshire Ottoman Storage Bed(Image: Dusk)
Furnishing a home is no cheap task – but for those looking to give living spaces a spruce-up before the season of festive get-togethers arrives, Black Friday can be the perfect opportunity to splash out on some stylish additions for less. Dusk is one of the latest homeware favourites to have kicked off its sale, with offers spanning everything from beds and sofas to smaller items like glassware and soft furnishings.
Running through to November 30, the sale provides shoppers with up to 20% off selected ranges, with all featured items available for delivery before Christmas. To unlock the discounts, customers can enter the code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout to watch prices drop on selected ranges.
Shopping writer and new homeowner Bethan Shufflebotham hunted through the Dusk offers to hand-pick six of her favourites inspired by the retailer’s Black Friday ‘It List’, including a dining table ideal for Christmas entertaining, an ottoman bed she owns that’s ‘perfect for storage’, and some gift-worthy products under £30. Here are the six ‘genuinely gorgeous’ items to inspire shoppers looking to give their homes a makeover in time for the festive period, as reported by the Mirror.
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Heidi Oak Extendable Dining Table – was £489, now £391.20
If you’re anticipating a packed house this Christmas, the Heidi Oak Extendable Dining Table could be the perfect answer to festive entertaining. At its smallest, it seats up to four, but when fully extended, it can comfortably fit up to eight guests.
The natural oak-effect finish lends it a classic look, while its extendable design makes it a sensible option for anyone who doesn’t necessarily require a large dining table throughout the year. It’s £97.80 off in the Black Friday sale, though it doesn’t include chairs, which on one hand is brilliant as you can select a style you love that suits your space, but does mean you’ll need to purchase up to eight chairs separately.
Dusk has a wide range of dining chair options available should you wish to order from the same retailer and cut down on delivery costs. Alternatively, Dunelm stocks this Enola 6-8 Seater Rectangular Extending Dining Table in Rustic Oak, now £559 down from £799 – but much like Dusk’s offering, the benches and stools are sold separately.
Heidi Oak 4-8 Seater Extendable Dining Table – Natural
Crafted from natural solid oak legs with a MDF table top in wood veneer, this dining table has plenty of room for between 4-8 people.
The Gatsby Set of Four Ripple Glass Coupes(Image: Dusk)
Gatsby Set of Four Ripple Glass Coupes – was £29, now £23.20
Dusk’s Gatsby Ripple Glass Coupes are a stunning way to bring an air of sophistication to your glassware collection. They feature a distinctive ripple pattern, making them a gorgeous choice for serving cocktails, bubbly or even a festive pudding. They were initially £29 but are presently £23.20, equating to £5.80 per glass.
Not only are they brilliant for a modest kitchen refresh, but their sub-£25 price point positions them squarely in affordable present territory. Whether you’re after a stylish Christmas gift or housewarming offering, they tick all the boxes.
Commenting on the glasses, one customer said: “The are stunning glasses and will look perfect on any Christmas table and will (be) good for drinks and desserts.”
Another added: “Good value – the ribbed design gives them a modern, classy look, while still being practical enough for daily use.”
The delicate construction has worried some buyers who fear they could ‘break easily’, but overall customers have been delighted with their purchase, remarking: “Lovely set, look more expensive than the price. Another great purchase from Dusk.”
The Charon LED Rechargeable Wireless Lamp(Image: Dusk)
Charon LED Rechargeable Wireless Lamp – was £29, now £23.20
Lighting is amongst the simplest methods to make a space feel more welcoming, especially as the nights draw in. Dusk’s Charon LED Rechargeable Wireless Lamp is ideal for anyone wanting to introduce a touch more ambient lighting into their dwelling without having to commit to a new overhead fixture or table lamp requiring a plug socket.
Its rechargeable, wireless design makes it a versatile choice, as it can be shifted around your home wherever you need a touch of extra illumination. It works brilliantly on bookshelves in a living room, as a centrepiece on a dining table for a ‘candlelit’ style supper, or on a bedside table for late-night reading.
While the rechargeable feature is a bonus for portability, it does mean you’ll need to keep on top of charging it regularly, which could be seen as a drawback. Another cordless alternative is a battery-operated lamp, such as the Argos Home Tall Glass Battery Powered Table Lamp for £16.
Equally sophisticated in appearance, it boasts a ribbed glass design atop a gold base and requires three AA batteries. You would, however, need to ensure you have a ready supply of batteries to swap out when they deplete.
The St Ives Knit Sofa Throw(Image: Dusk)
St Ives Knit Sofa Throw in Green – was £30, now £24
A snug throw is always a welcome addition on chilly winter evenings, whether you’re settling in for a film or looking to add extra warmth to a bedroom setting. This St Ives Knit Sofa Throw in green is a wonderful choice for those who love making their home feel that bit more cosy, and it’s been knocked down from £30 to £24.
With its knitted texture, it’s a brilliant way to introduce texture to a sofa, armchair or the foot of a bed. The earthy hue complements a variety of neutrals while injecting a welcome burst of colour into any room.
At £24, it’s also a brilliant choice for a Secret Santa gift or a more budget-friendly Christmas present for someone who enjoys a relaxing evening at home. And if green isn’t quite your thing, it’s also available in ballet slipper, dusty blue and taupe.
Meanwhile, Debenhams is stocking this Lobster Creek Luxury Soft Knitted Throw Blanket for £22.51, reduced from £70. Colour options for this blanket are restricted to beige or blue, but its generous dimensions mean couples can share it with plenty of room to snuggle underneath.
The Wiltshire Ottoman Storage Bed(Image: Dusk)
Wiltshire Ottoman Storage Bed in Stone – was from £379, now from £323
A bed is one of the most significant investments you’ll make in your home, so finding one that’s both stylish and offers practical storage is always a welcome bonus. Bethan recently chose Dusk’s Wiltshire Ottoman Storage Bed for her own bedroom – and said she ‘couldn’t be happier’ with her choice.
She shared: “We lack storage space in our house, so under-bed storage was essential for helping keep our space looking clutter-free. Not only is the design really rich and elegant, but it was really quite easy to assemble as a bit of a flatpack-novice.
“With prices starting at £323 in the Black Friday sale, it’s a substantial purchase, but it really is the main focal point of our room and I know I will love it for years to come,” Bethan added.
Another satisfied customer left a five-star review, which read: “The most gorgeous, sturdy bed which was so easy to build. Really solid piece of furniture which compliments our bedroom.”
Another remarked: “This bed is a gorgeous colour and looks so expensive! Great storage underneath and straightforward enough to put together with two people.”
It is worth bearing in mind, however, that some buyers found the shades to differ from what was shown online. One noted: “Very impressed with the quality of the bed for the price, however, colour of the bed looks more light dusky pink than mauve / pictured.”
The Knaresborough Button Back Coffee Table Pouffe(Image: Dusk)
Knaresborough Button Back Coffee Table Pouffe in Cream Linen – was £199, now £159.20
Dusk’s Knaresborough Button Back Coffee Table Pouffe is a stylish twist on the conventional coffee table, now reduced to £159.20, down from £199.
The cream linen finish and button-back detailing, combined with the pouffe design, provides a gentler alternative to a solid coffee table. However, given the nature of the fabric and its pale tone, buyers may think twice about placing drinks on it, as it could be susceptible to staining from spillages.
It would, nonetheless, look stunning with a decorative tray placed on top, some coffee-table books and a catch-all dish, which is precisely how many purchasers have styled theirs, judging by the reviews. One shopper remarked: “Extremely happy with this coffee table, it looks so bright in my front room.”
“Love this footstool, bought it as I was sick of the glass one and this has completely changed the whole vibe of the room,” another wrote, hailing it as ‘very classy and elegant. ‘
But one buyer did flag a minor imperfection with theirs, noting: “Only snag is there was a chip in the wood but luckily it’s in an area you don’t see, so that’s us being picky.”
A further glowing five-star review stated: “This coffee table looks even better than I’d hoped, it’s so soft and really lightens my living room. It was quickly delivered and easy to assemble. Great value for money especially as it looks so expensive.”
Whether you’re hunting for a festive entertaining solution, a snug interior refresh or the ultimate Christmas present, Dusk’s Black Friday sale has something for everyone to suit all budgets. Shop the Black Friday sale at Dusk here.
