IF YOU'RE looking for a fresh start in 2019, the January sales are the best time to invest in new homewares.

As shops continue to clear out stock for the spring ranges, bargain hunters can often find deals on everything from curtains and cushions to investment sofas.

John Lewis is one place sure to have some chic furniture at a cut price, as well as practical pieces like fridges, washing machines and essentials like lighting.

If its more unusual pieces you are after, Habitat might lend a hand – particularly if you're in the market for a sofa.

• Shop John Lewis' sale here

Looking for something cheaper? Give your decor an easy update with some coloured cushions or brighten up your bedroom with some fresh Egyptian cotton sheets (they're half price at Habitat).

Live offers

• Bensons for beds – 20 per cent off everything – shop here
• Harveys furniture – up to 50 per cent off everything – shop here
• Wayfair.co.uk – save up to 70 per cent on timie limited deals – shop here

Up to 50 per cent off at Habitat

Chic interiors store Habitat is kicking things off early.

Its sale went live on Boxing Day and will last until January 27.

Go in store or shop online to find furniture, soft furnishings, bed linen, lighting, kitchenware, rugs, curtains, accessories and more at up to 50 per cent off.

We've spotted a particularly good deal: an Egyptian cotton bed linen set complete with pin-tucked pillow cases for only £40 (half price) – but hurry, these items won't hang around for long.

• Kitchen chair – was £95, now £47.50 – buy here
• Geometric wool rug – was £170, now £85 – buy here
• Timber coat stand – was £85, now £42.50 – buy here
• Velvet chair – was £995, now £796 – buy here
• Sheepskin rug – was £70, now £49 – buy here
• Velvet cushions – were £25, now £20 – buy here
• Velvet sofa with oak feet – was £1,400, now £980 – buy here

Where will the best January sales be?

• Argos
• B&Q
• Habitat
• John Lewis
• Made
• Selfridges
• Wayfair

What to look for in the January sales

There's plenty of ways to make savings in seasonal sales, especially if you're buying expensive items.

We recommend writing down a list of items (e.g. fridges, coffee machines, dishwashers) that you'd like to buy, along with their prices, and checking back during the sale to see if they're any cheaper.

Beds and mattresses

There's been a surge in the number of online-based mattress companies in recent years, with the likes of Casper, Simba and Nectar all competing to offer the best products and prices.

Shop around a few mattress sellers to get yourself the best price and the best savings.

A decent offer on a bed can be found at dozens of stores, including John Lewis, Argos, Dreams and Debenhams.

Cooking

Big brands such as Tefal and Le Creuset are often looking to shift pots and pans in sales periods so both are worth looking out for.

Other handy kitchen items such as Nutribullets, Joseph and Joseph accessories and pressure cookers are often discounted.

Furniture

You should be able to kit out every room in your house for a discount on, with everything from sofas, coffee tables and cushions available for less in the sale.

Check out general retailers such as John Lewis and Selfridges along with specialists such as Wayfair, Habitat and Made to get a good selection of offers.

Smart home

If you're interested in turning your house into a smart home, there's tons of gadgets and gizmos you can buy.

Get smart lighting with Hue, control your heating with Nest and help secure your house with smart doorbells from Ring.

These tech items are usually discounted in seasonal sales and can be found on the manufacturer websites and retailers such as Amazon.

White goods

Everything from fridges to washing machines to dishwashers are available at a cut price this January.

When buying something this expensive, it's worth doing your research first and working out exactly what features you require and if you're really getting a good deal.

You'll likely be holding onto white goods for a while, so it's worth checking out things such as energy efficiency, size and reliability.

Our tips for finding the best deals this January

IT might be tempting to dive in and snap up LOADS of items in the sales, but here’s how you can guarantee you’re getting a good deal.

PREPARE Research the items you want to buy and find out the cheapest price. Websites like PriceSpy, PriceHistory and CamelCamelCamel will give you historical data on prices so you can see how much you should pay.

GET FOLLOWING Follow your favourite shops on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and sign up to its deals newsletter to get the latest on any offers. We post the best deals in our Sun Money FB group too.

EARN CASHBACK Check websites likeQuidco and TopCashback BEFORE you place your order. Cashback websites PAY you to shop. All you have to do is click through their links and the money is added to your online account, usually within 14 days.

CHECK FOR CODES Take a look at The Sun Vouchers, and see if you can get extra savings with discount codes.

New year, new you? December 26th is the best time to update your look. Get a heads up on upcoming fashion and footwear sales here, and shop the best January beauty deals here.

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