If you’re wondering how the summer months flew by so fast, you aren’t alone. The unofficial end of the season has a way of always sneaking up on you—and you suddenly have that sinking feeling deep in your gut as you contemplate going back to office and back to school, when all you want to do is nap by the lakefront.
But with fall comes crisp, cooler days (never mind pumpkin spice lattes) and motivation for a refresh—home decor included. The nesting vibe kicks in to cozy up your space before winter.
Luckily, this time of year also happens to coincide with Labor Day furniture sales on everything from outdoor furniture to mattresses to sleeper sofas and Murphy beds, so you have extra sleeping space for holiday guests.
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Below, we’ve gathered our favorite pieces from the best Labor Day furniture sales happening ahead of the long weekend.
The Best Labor Day Outdoor Furniture Deals
Labor Day may be the best time to invest in outdoor furniture, as retailers hold end-of-summer sales to shed excess stock. That means you can score up to 50 percent off at Outer on an outdoor sectional, or up to 40 percent off outdoor furniture at West Elm. Over at Lowe’s, you can save up to 75 percent off (no really) on patio furniture and accessories. And you can always count on Wayfair to throw a massive end-of-season sale, with up to 70 percent off outdoor and patio furniture.
Best Outdoor Sectional
Outer Black Wicker Outdoor Sectional
Now 30% Off
Best Gazebo
Backyard Discovery Norwood Wood Gazebo with Steel Roof
Now 12% Off
Best Outdoor Rug
Andover Mill Voight Floral Outdoor Area Rug
Now 42% Off
The Best Labor Day Mattress Deals
Mattress sales abound for Labor Day. Saatva’s gives you a chance to save $200-$600 off mattresses site-wide. And Nectar’s sale is in full swing, with 33 percent off everything. Over at DreamCloud (owned by the same parent company as Nectar), mattresses are up to 40 percent off, and Casper is having a 20 percent sale on mattresses.
Brooklyn Bedding’s Labor Day discounts are up to 25 percent off, while you can save up to $900 on a mattress and base at Purple’s sale.
Best Cooling Hybrid
Nectar Premier Copper Hybrid Mattress
Now 33% Off
Best Premium
Brooklyn Bedding Sedona Elite Mattress
Now 30% Off
Best Budget
DreamCloud Memory Foam Mattress
Now 50% Off
Best Luxury
Purple RejuvenatePremier Mattress
Best Memory Foam
Casper Original Mattress
Now 20% Off
The Best Labor Day Murphy Bed Deals
Fun fact: Murphy beds were invented by William Lawrence Murphy, a late-19th-century New Yorker who—you guessed it—needed to free up space in his tiny apartment. These days, in addition to sleeping space, Murphy beds have extras like shelving or even an attached desk. The best Labor Day Murphy bed deals we found are at Wayfair, with savings of up to 50 percent.
Best Overall
Ebern Designs Full Storage Bed
Now 56% Off
Best With Open Shelving
Wade Logan Arlex Murphy Bed
Now 61% Off
Most Inconspicuous
Red Barrel Studio Kimsey Solid Wood Storage Murphy Bed with Mattress
Now 12% Off
Best With Desk
Xtraroom Britton Storage Murphy Bed
Now 30% Off
The Best Labor Day Sleeper Sofa Deals
A good sleeper sofa isn’t cheap, so it’s smart to find a great sale if you’re looking to make the investment. These space-saving bed-and-couch combos are part of Labor Day sales at some of our favorite home retailers, like Pottery Barn and West Elm—bestsellers included.
Best Overall
West Elm Haven Queen Sleeper Sofa
Now 15% Off
Best Sectional
Pottery Barn Pearce Square Arm Sleeper Sectional
Now 10% Off
Best With Storage
West Elm Harris 2-Piece Sleeper Sectional With Storage
Now 15% Off
Best For Apartment Living
Serta Monroe Full-Size Convertible Sleeper Sofa
Now 19% Off
Senior Commerce Editor
Rachel Klein is a Senior Commerce Editor for Popular Mechanics, where she writes about everything from garden hose reels and patio furniture to mesh wifi systems and robot vacuums. She started her career as a daily newspaper reporter and was a travel editor for more than a decade before she started testing and reviewing luggage, noise-cancelling headphones, and other travel-related products. Fast-forward another five years and her area of expertise includes home decor, appliances, tech, and outdoor adventure gear. In her spare time, you’ll find her planning her next trip, reading historical fiction, and seeing as much art as she can squeeze into a weekend.