Summer ends, sales begin

End-of-season markdowns make the turn toward fall easier to take. Some brands are cutting as much as 70 percent, and a few are discounting brand-new launches for the first time.

“We don't cry because summer's almost over; we rejoice because Labor Day sales are here.”

The living room upgrade

If you have been waiting on a sofa, this is the weekend. Sundays' Movie Night, Sixpenny's cloudlike seating, and Silk & Snow's secret-storage side table are all included.

A rug for $136

QVC has the Safavieh Lyndhurst Lavar in a 5'3" x 7'6" for $136, down from $150. A traditional neutral that plays well under almost anything.

Custom sofa, 25 percent off

BenchMade Modern runs up to 25 percent off sitewide through September 8, made in the USA with 125-plus fabrics. Orders under $4,999 save 20 percent, $5,000 and up saves 25.

Side table with a secret

Silk & Snow's wooden side table drops to $489 from $575, hidden storage drawer included. Sitewide is up to 25 percent off through September 7.

Espresso machine on sale

Terra Kaffe's Demi falls to $595 from $795, and the TK-02 is $300 off. Add a coffee subscription and take another $100 off either machine.

Sheets at 20 percent

Riley's percale full set is $208, down from $260, with code LABORDAY20 for 20 percent off sitewide. Towels count too.

Washable rugs, two ways

Ruggable's Leaping Cheetah in olive is $479 from $599, with sitewide discounts climbing to 30 percent September 3 through 9. Tumble is up to 40 percent off through September 10.

The beverage fridge

Rocco's Essential lands at $1,095 from $1,195. Code LD20 takes 20 percent off sitewide September 2 through 8, including the newly launched, cheaper model.

Carry-on for $144

The Triforce LINEA collapsible 21-inch carry-on is nearly half off at QVC, $144 from $260. New QVC customers get another $30 off $60-plus with code WELCOME30.

Sauna, $2,000 off

Sunlighten is taking $2,000 off its wood-paneled mPulse infrared sauna, plus free shipping and a red light therapy mask thrown in.

Retire the sad vacuum

Bissell's Little Green Mini is $90, down from $100. Code LABORDAY2026 gets 10 percent off orders under $150 and 15 percent over, September 3 through 7.

“Time to retire the vacuum that's held together by sheer willpower.”

Cast iron, finally discounted

Made In's biggest Labor Day sale yet runs August 28 through September 13, up to 40 percent off cookware, knives, and grilling gear. The new cast-iron line goes on sale for the first time.

All-Clad stacks three promos

The Copper Core 10-piece set is $510 off through September 11. D3 Everyday sets run $210 to $400 off through September 9, and a D3 saute pan is $20.

Mattress season

Nectar and DreamCloud go up to 50 and 60 percent off with bundles to 66. Saatva gives $400 off $1,000-plus, Stearns & Foster up to $700, and Ashley has a Sealy queen at $399.

Bedding is everywhere

Brooklinen takes 25 percent sitewide, Boll & Branch 20 to 25 on bundles, Cozy Earth up to 30, Peacock Alley 25 with a free throw over $600, and Parachute 20 on mattresses.

The big-box numbers

Wayfair goes to 70 percent off through September 8. West Elm hits 60 plus an extra 20 off clearance, Crate & Barrel 60 on kitchen and textiles, Rejuvenation 60 on lighting and hardware.

“Go in with a wishlist or you risk emerging three hours later with an entirely new living room.”

Design-forward discounts

Blu Dot ran a surprise flash sale to 60 percent off, Design Within Reach is 25 off through September 22, Arhaus up to 50, and Lulu & Georgia 25 plus an extra 20 on markdowns.

Deals worth the math

Jayson Home gives $50 back on $100 spent. Revival Rugs scales 20 to 25 percent by order size, Rugs USA halves your second item, and Sabai stacks up to $1,000 off a sofa.

The odd and useful

Mill's food recycler is $150 off, IKEA takes 10 percent off PAX orders over $500, Artifact Uprising is 20 off with LONGWEEKEND, and Yellow Leaf cuts $400 off its Hammock Throne.