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Save money on your home renovation and DIY projects with our carefully curated coupons and discount codes.

You already know and trust Bob Vila for home improvement advice, so we are making it faster and easier to save money while you update, upgrade and improve your home with a selection of hand-curated coupons. 

Having a home you love with excellent curb appeal can get expensive quickly. Every day, our team researches the best ways to ensure you aren't overpaying for the things you need to get the job done. You'll find deals for DIY supplies, decor, storage, bedding, gardening, and tools, and you can also browse a selection of discount codes for the latest smart home and automotive essentials. Be sure to check our category pages and list of stores for huge savings on your must-haves!

Best Black Friday Deals 2021 From TUI, Pandora, Wayfair And More

Over the past few weeks, retailers have been gearing up ahead of the shopping's biggest day of the year.

With brands like Sky, Samsung and GAME all revealing major discounts to customers last week, we know how hard it is to keep track of them all.

Check out our selection of the biggest and best deals announced this week so that you don't miss out.

READ MORE: Black Friday deals: How to get the most out top sales

READ MORE: Black Friday 2021: Martin Lewis gives shoppers stark warning ahead of sales

Tech

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Aldi

Aldi has huge savings on its Smart TVs, laptops and more this Black Friday. 

Deals include the Medion 65" 4K QLED Smart TV for £449.99 and 43" HD Smart TV for just £259.99, but you had better be quick as stocks are selling fast online. 

Need a new laptop for working from home? Aldi is selling a Notebook laptop with a 13.3" screen for under £300. 

Check out our favourite deals at Aldi here. 

Lidl

Lidl is offering discounts on lots of products this year and for those prosecco lovers out there, you're in luck. 

Customers can pick up a magnum of prosecco for £10 and an air fryer for just £29.99. 

There are other deals on offer, which you can see here. 

Home, Family and Accessories

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Wayfair

Wayfair has a huge sale on its sofas, beds, dining sets and more in its Black Friday sale. 

Our highlights include The Graham Platform Bed by Hykkon double bed, reduced to £99 from £169.99 and this orchardt Hand Tufted Wool Black Rug, now only £19.99.

See our full rundown of the best Black Friday deals at Wayfair.

MenKind

MenKind has up to 50% off items on its website, including gaming accessories, days out and experiences and all the best gadgets. 

We like this X Rocker G-Force Cosmos RGB Gaming Chair and the remote-controlled robot.

The retailer also offers days out and weekend breaks, meaning there is something for everyone.

Our favourite MenKind deals can be seen here. 

Silentnight Mattresses

There are lots of discounts on mattresses this year from Very, John Lewis, Argos, Amazon and Mattress Online.

We have rounded up the best deals for you here, with up to 60 percent off. 

Fashion

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Pandora

Pandora's exclusive deal is offering 20 percent off most items to its customers.

Pandora's deal was only available for members earlier this week but now all customers can enjoy the discounts until Cyber Monday (November 29).

Read the full explanation via our rundown here.

H Samuel 

H Samuel has up to 70 percent off its jewellery and watches across the site.

From engagement rings to designer watches, H Samuel has discounts on everything you could want. 

See our round-up of products here. 

TK Maxx

TK Maxx has up to 60 percent off its clothes and designer goods online this weekend. 

With huge discounts across the website, including perfume, homeware and gadgets, there is something for everyone this year. 

See which pieces are our favourites for men, women and kids in the online sale. 

Travel 

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Trainline

Discounted deals on travel begin on Friday, November 26, but you can purchase your half-off railcard now by using code 'RAILCARD50' at the checkout.

The deal applies to most railcards, see how you can get yours here. 

Outdoor equipment 

Decathlon

Decathlon has a deal for every occasion this Black Friday, from kids bikes to paddleboards. 

There is a two-year warranty on all items from Decathlon, which gives you that extra reassurance when buying a Christmas present. 

See what are our favourite deals here. 

Food

Pizza Hut

You can get "a slice of the action" and save yourself 50% off your Pizza Hut delivery order when you spend £25 or more this Black Friday.

Find out how to order yours with our explainer here.  

What Zillow, Wayfair, Yelp And 1stDibs Are Predicting About Home Design Trends In 2022

How will our homes look in 2022?

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As 2021 comes to a close, many companies including Zillow, Yelp, Wayfair Professional, and 1stDibs released their end of year reports consisting of consumer statistics, professional input and market data on the most popular home trends of 2021 along with predictions for 2022. But were all these findings the same?

It's important to note the data for each report came from different sources. For example, the Yelp report consisted of information from searches along with commentary from famed interior designer Jeremiah Brent. On the other hand, the Zillow report was compiled from housing market data and professional analysis. The 1stDibs report, which mostly covered interior design and furniture trends, came from a survey of more than 750 interior designers worldwide. Lastly, the Wayfair Professional report was sourced from commentary shared by the brand's in-house stylists. 

While much of the data was similar, there were a few key differences and a major surprise involving one of the biggest furniture trends in recent years. Here are some of the most interesting findings from these reports. 

Greens and Blues Are In For 2022

Greens and blues reign supreme for 2022.

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All of the reports shared similar color trends, stating that shades of blue and green will dominate in 2022. While Wayfair Professional specifically mentioned "avocado green," the 1stDibs report dug a little bit deeper, stating. "Dark greens, like emerald, and lighter shades, like sage, were noted by respondents to be popular in the coming year. In fact, emerald is the number one color of choice for designers at 24 percent of the vote." 

The same report also mentioned the influence of paint brands on color trends as a whole because several paint brands named green hues as their colors of the year. One example of this is Breezeway by Behr, which is a silver-green shade inspired by sea glass.   

Brent notes in Yelp's report that blue hues will also be big in 2022. "Sifting through Yelp's rich data, I saw many of the trends I'd begun utilizing in my recent design projects reflected. 2022 will be all about dusty blues."

However, 1stDibs stated the top-ranked blue on their trend report was cobalt. "As the most popular blue this year, cobalt bested navy, which had the most dramatic decline in responses out of all the hues compared to last year, dropping a whopping 43 percent in interest." 

Homeowners still on the fence about blue that are planning to put their homes on the market in 2022, might have their mind's changed by Zillow's interior paint color analysis. That data showed that homes with light blue bathrooms could sell for 1.6 percent more than expected. Better yet, a dark blue bedroom can potentially sell for a $5000 premium. 

Cane Becomes Controversial 

Is cane in or out?

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Rattan and cane have been having a moment for several years now. "Cane is a natural and timeless material that I always find myself reaching for. It's incredibly versatile, a great way to warm up a space, and has been around for ages," explains Brent in Yelp's report. "You can easily find vintage or modern cane pieces to incorporate into your space. You can also transform pieces like mid-century modern chairs by replacing the fabric with cane material."

 So, it's rather surprising that 1stDibs' report labeled cane an Instagram fad. "Designers are passing on several trends made popular through social media in recent years. At the bottom of the list were black interiors, grandmillenial, cane seating, and arches."

So what's the tie-breaker? If you like cane, just go for it because Wayfair Professional's report says materials with "natural elegance" are currently in style.  

Sustainability Still Reigns

Natural materials like wood are in style for 2022.

Wayfair

The trend of sustainability is here to stay. The 1stDibs report shared that almost all the designers surveyed (97 percent) said that sustainable materials and plants (93 percent) would be on-trend for 2022.

Zillow's research showed that listings with the term "eco" and "energy efficient" sold more than two days faster than anticipated. "Listings that mention drought-resistant features sold 13 days faster, and smart sprinkler systems and double pane windows installed for energy conservation were associated with homes selling more than a week quicker than expected."

2022 Is The Year Of The "Cloffice"

While this isn't a "cloffice," a home office anywhere will work.

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While many are getting back to working outside the home, there are still plenty of people working from home, which makes Yelp's data all the more interesting. After seeing an 80 percent increase from 2019 to 2020, the term "home office," didn't make the list of trending searches in 2021. 

However, the term "cloffice," which is a combination of a closet and office, increased 49 percent. While a "cloffice" might not be the ideal spot to work every day, it can be a good enough choice for those who only work from home one or two days a week, as many companies are currently operating on a hybrid model. A "clofffice" may also be the only choice for those who live in smaller homes.

Zillow's survey of current homeowners stated that nearly 75 percent were considering making home improvements in the upcoming year, of which 31 percent planned to add or renovate a home office. The report also noted that some homeowners were thinking about converting sheds and closets into home offices, but didn't note specific numbers. 

While Wayfair Professional's report didn't use the term "cloffice", it did use the term "pop-up workspace." A "cloffice" can be a "pop-up workspace," but so can a desk and chair anywhere in a home. "A few foundational pieces can turn anywhere into a flexible workstation— it's about being intentional with the space," says Wayfair Professional Interior Stylist Brianna Torres. 

Comfort Is Key

Curves and comfort ahead for 2022

Wayfair

All the reports noted how important comfort will be in 2022. Both Wayfair Professional's and Zillow's reports stated that curved sofas and chairs would only become more prominent trends in 2022. 1stDibs' data also supported this, noting that structured seating is falling out of favor for more plush designs.

One of the biggest home design trends in recent years has been hygge, which is the Danish concept of finding comfort and living in a cozy atmosphere. While this trend isn't going away any time soon, Yelp saw the search term "lagom" increase 33 percent in just two months. The report notes, "Lagom — which literally translates to 'moderate' [in Swedish and Norwegian]— is founded on the notion that less is in fact, more. A lagom lifestyle and environment would have you taking that 'less' and creating 'more' with it. Though the term isn't mainstream just yet, we're also seeing increases in searches for words that indicate a shift towards the lagom mentality. Examples of this include functional like functional space (up 52 percent), declutter (up 39 percent), and murphy bed (up 61 percent)."

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