January Sale Guide - What To Buy For Your Home Now

While you may be tempted to only look for the new products arriving in the stores already for spring, don't forget to scout the after holiday sales in January.

The sales are the way to go with many home products, and if you really want to save money, here are some great tips what to buy right now - including some products that I just found online. I love this time of the year for home shopping - I can afford a little bit of luxury from stores I might not normally shop at.

CHRISTMAS

Of course.. Christmas decorations are dirt cheap. Stock up for next Christmas, and buy in bulk for gift-giving. One important thing is to also have the storage place for these, so you might want to get a storage box just for new stuff.

4TH OF JULY & VALENTINE'S DAY DECOR

Valentine's Day is just around corner, but I'm not kidding here with the 4th of July.

Think of all of those Holiday decorations with stars that are 70-90% off the price. They will work perfectly for 4th of July decorating, and you will save money getting them now. Same goes for solid red plates, cups & other dinnerware, serving plates and bowls, especially if you like to entertain. Solid red or red and white stripes are perfect for Valentine's Day, 4th of July and Christmas - get the red stuff now if you can still find it!  And don't forget the napkins, tableclothes and candles.

Items pictured:

Star shaped white bowl from Pottery Barn, was $12 now $7.99, Planked Star Panel Wall Decor from Pottery Barn, was $399, now $89.99 Red dinnerware, discounted at Crate and Barrel, Star candle holder, was $2.95, now $1.50 at Crate and Barrel, Red & white salad plates, set of 4 at Target, was $31.99 now $7.98 and matching mugs, set of 4 for $18.98, Valentine's Day rose wreath, was $85, now $68 At Gump's San Francisco

SERVING DISHES, TABLE CLOTHES & ENTERTAINING WARE

Holidays are the time for parties and big family dinners - and the stores are filled with everything to make those parties the best possible. And now everything is on sale! If you are looking for items for a luxurious bar, to add to your dinnerware, or for your next dinner party, now is the time to stock up on everything at a fraction of the cost. Especially think of luxurious items like linen napkins, 3-tier platter stands, wooden or crystal serving bowls and bar ware. Solid colored dishes are easy to mix and match.

Items pictured:

White Linen napkins and table clothes on sale at Crate and Barrel, around 50% off regular prices, starting at $4,95, Decanter from Crate and Barrel, was $9, now $3.95, Ultima Thule glassware, all styles 50% off at Horchow, The Cellar Serveware, Set of 2 Acacia Wood Pasta/Salad Servers at Macy's, normal price $10.00, now $5.97, Luminarc "Conique Diamond" Highball Glasses, Set of 4 at Macy's, was $21.00 now $6.97, Godinger "Banded" Serveware Collection on sale at Macy's

GARDEN / OUTDOOR FURNITURE

Spring is closer than you think, and you can start getting ready for outdoor decorating in February-March in many states, so why not think now how to make your yard shine this spring. The stores  want to get rid of all of their old items before new ones start arriving soon, so you can save hundreds on shopping now.

Items Pictured:
Outdoor pillows startting at $9.99 and Baja Round Bistro Table from Pottery Barn, (table was $499, now $199.99), Varanda Wicker Arm Chair from Crate and Barrel, was $179, now $69.95