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20 Random-but-Useful Wayfair Products to Grab for Way Day 2024

Everything you didn't know you needed

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If you previously only thought of Wayfair as your one-stop shop for furniture and decor, I've been there: I was totally on the same page. That is, until I discovered that the retailer is also home to some truly ingenious storage solutionskitchen gadgets and more. Better yet, they're all on sale for up to 80 percent off thanks to the three-day Way Day 2024 sale, which is "the biggest and best Wayfair sale of the year," according to the retailer. Not only can you expect "better-than-Black-Friday-deals" from May 4 through May 6, you can also shop freely without being tied down by a membership or even needing to input a promo code. That said, if you sign up as a new customer, you'll get an additional 10 percent off your first Wayfair purchase. You can also enjoy free shipping on most orders during this year's event.

From a set of microwave-safe food storage containers ($60; $46) to a surprising and delightful window bird feeder ($199; $183), there are dozens of random-but-useful items up for grabs that I think you'll agree are total game-changers. Ahead, find 20 steals you didn't know you needed to buy—but will be so glad you did!

When Is Way Day 2024?

Way Day 2024 only runs for three days, kicking off Saturday, May 4 and lasting through Monday, May 6 at 11:59 pm ET. So shop now to nab the deals before they're gone.

What Are the Best Way Day Deals?

Since Way Day spans Wayfair's *entire* site, you can expect to find unbeatable deals (all at up to 80 percent off!) across categories like outdoor patio furniturearea rugsstorage solutionsdecor and even deals for your pets. Not to mention, there are special Deals of the Day where new markdowns pop up every 24 hours—scoring you some seriously good savings on all the random-but-useful must-haves you didn't know you needed.

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Collectible Cookware

1. Le Creuset Stoneware Mini Cocotte

Le Creuset

  • Coolest Feature: handles stay cool even when pot is heated
  • Promising Review: "I got two of them in white. They each hold 8 ounces and are very cute. I’m mostly going to use them as small serving containers, but they can go in the oven or microwave if you want to cook in them."

This dish reaches just under 4 inches in diameter, which is a great personal size for a Thanksgiving dinner dish or displaying an array of dips on a charcuterie board. It’s dishwasher-safe and has a cool-touch handle, so even when the dish is hot, you shouldn't have trouble picking it up to serve.

Tidy Kitchen Essential

2. Glasslock 14-Piece Glass Food Storage Set

Glasslock

  • Coolest Feature: silicone-snap lids are dependable and easy to make airtight
  • Promising review: "Sturdy and leakproof! Love being able to pop these in the oven without worry."

Basically, this is a one-click way to straighten up your kitchen while ensuring your food prep is safe and healthy. First off, there's nothing better than having all your leftovers peeking back at you from the fridge or freezer in matching sleek glass containers, such as these 14 glass containers with matching lids. Secondly, the silicone-capped lids dependably snap onto their vessels with an airtight click, so you can rest assured your food will stay nice and fresh. The whole shebang is also BPA-free and safe to go from freezer to oven to microwave, and then, yes, straight into the dishwasher.

Patio Must-Have

3. Ebern Designs Lamariah Tabletop Fireplace

Ebern Designs

  • Coolest Feature: can be used indoors or outdoors
  • Promising Quote: "I love this small fire pit. I put it on my porch with my two outdoor chairs. So cozy and relaxing."

This sleek tabletop fireplace will totally amp up the ambiance of all your summertime gatherings. Whether you're hanging out on the patio sipping cocktails with friends or having a family movie night in the den, this small fireplace will provide warmth and cozy style to spaces both outdoors and indoors. It's super lightweight, coming in at just 3.5 pounds per the brand, so you can easily move it around in your home, and shoppers say it's effortless to put together.

Most convenient cleaning tool

4. Bissell Professional Deep Carpet Cleaner

Bissell

  • Coolest Feature: comes with 3- and 6-inch cleaning attachments
  • Promising Review: "Works great! My dog had diarrhea inside the house and I used this to clean it and you couldn’t even tell."

Weighing in at less than 15 pounds, this little carpet and upholstery cleaner is going to change how you feel when there are any spills or accidents in your home or car—namely, it will be NBD because you can just plug in the 22-inch cord, fill up the .75-gallon tank and use a little of the included 8-ounce professional-strength stain cleaner to shampoo away your problem. The 5-foot hose has an attachment for stairs and a 3-inch attachment to really concentrate on inky, stinky or chocolatey stains in your living room or car. Bonus: It comes with a two-year warranty for even more peace of mind.

Fancy Cocktail Hour Upgrade

5. Viski Admiral Crystal Whiskey Glass Set

Viski

  • Coolest Feature: lead-free sparkling crystal glass
  • Promising Review: "Omg, I love these!...I've made these my WFH water glasses!

Whether you know a Scotch drinker or someone who's on the water wagon, either camp will appreciate this gorg set of tumblers made of lead-free crystal. They hold 9 ounces, so while they're no replacement for a Stanley Cup or a beer stein, the effect of drinking from such a beautiful glass is going to make any beverage inside them seem like pure nectar.

Speediest Prep Hack

6. Classic Cuisine Hand Immersion Blender

Classic Cuisine

  • Coolest Feature: comes with whisk, 32-oz. beaker and food processor/chopper attachment
  • Promising Review: "Just the right blender and exactly what I had in mind. Easy to use, quick cleanup. More powerful than I expected."

This lightweight tool is indispensable for making everything from milkshakes and meringue to guacamole and mashed potatoes. The no-splash design means that even when you're zapping it at turbo level (the highest of its six speeds), it's not going to splash everywhere. And the food processor attachment means no more tearful hand-chopping onions, among other tasks it does for you. Consider it your new 3.17 pound, 18-inch tall BFF in the kitchen.

Surprising Nature Delight

7. Arlmont & Co. Krick View Bird Feeder

Arlmont & Co.

  • Coolest Feature: polycarbonate window allows for up-close bird watching
  • Promising Review: "This is a great addition to our home and for the birds. We have Blue Jays that I feed with this and it is really fun to watch them interact with us and the feeder."

Built with a semicircular top and base, and fitted with a clear curved window, this feeder fits right inside your window—just dot the little shelf with birdseed and watch for a range of feathered guests. It fits most single and double-hung windows from 27 to 36 inches wide thanks to two adjustable PVC panels, and the whole thing weighs 8 pounds, so it's not too cumbersome to install, yet will be sturdy enough to hold all the hungry birds. Ahem, did I just find you the perfect Mother's Day gift?

Entertaining Necessity

8. Everly Quinn Brocklehurst Metal Bar Cart

Everly Quinn

  • Coolest Feature: has four wheels with brakes to easily move from room to room
  • Promising Review: "A tad bit shorter than i expected but it’s perfect for my apartment. It’s great quality and has locking wheels to help keep it put. Would 100 percent buy again"

If you've got any parties or family get-togethers on the agenda this summer, you're going to want to take advantage of the deal on this affordable bar cart that will totally up your serving style. It's completely mobile, thanks to the four bottom wheels that have brakes to keep it from rolling away, so you can easily move from the kitchen out to the patio, and it has tons of storage space with three sets of hanging glass hooks and five bottle storage racks.

HIgh-Design Storage

9. Birch Lane General Basket

Birch Lane

  • Coolest feature: ring-shaped metal handles
  • Promising Review: "The perfect wicker basket to hold blankets in our living room. You could also use it for towels. It is solid. It is rustic. It is good quality. It holds its shape perfectly."

Woven with dried natural plant fibers and jazzed up with shiny metal rings, this contemporary-yet-classic basket is ideal for placing by your front door, so family and friends can put their shoes, tote bags and whatever else in it and know where their items are when it's time to leave. Measuring 21 inches long by 17 inches wide, it's the ideal size to tuck under an entrance table or place in a corner of a family room, too.

Poolside Storage

10. Devoko Lockable Deck Box

Devoko

  • Coolest feature: doubles as a tabletop or seat 
  • Promising Review: "Easy to assemble, sturdy and plenty space for my BBQ stuff."

It's no secret that pool decks can get messy *quick,* which is why you're gonna want to grab this discounted deck box to keep everything from your towels to kids' pool toys organized and out of the way. It's water- and weather-resistant, so you won't have to worry about moving it indoors if it rains, and, according to reviewers, it also makes a great storage option for grilling items. Since its lid can purportedly support up to 220 pounds, the box also doubles as a tabletop or extra seat, so you might want to grab a second while you're at it.

Excellent Patio Refresh

11. Latitude Run Outdoor Dining Set

Latitude Run

  • Coolest Feature: plush foam cushions
  • Promising Review: "Love this!!!! Easy assembly and it looks expensive! Definitely recommend."

There's nothing quite like sipping your morning coffee out in the fresh summer air, which is why I'm eyeing this bistro-style dining set on sale for Way Day 2024. You can grab it in either black or white, so it'll match the rest of your outdoor decor, and it's weather-resistant, so it should stay looking nice all season. The chairs also come with machine-washable cushions to keep you comfy while you enjoy the breeze, and though it does require some assembly, reviewers say it was no problem.

Functional Fire Pit

12. Darby Home Co Hayler Outdoor Fire Pit Table

Darby Home Co

  • Coolest Feature: attachable tabletop and swivel grill grates
  • Promising Review: "We have enjoyed using this beautiful fire pit. The two platforms to cook food on are also an added plus. We look forward to [using] it for many more seasons to come."

Making s'mores has never been easier thanks to this stylishly designed fire pit that comes complete with an attachable tabletop and two swivel grill grates for cooking over the flame. The fire pit itself can hold up to 20 pounds of wood, so you'll be able to roast your favorite fireside bites all night long. It also comes with a fire poker to keep the flames burning.

Top Home Office Upgrade

13. Sand & Stable Strom Velvet Executive Chair

Sand & Stable

  • Coolest Feature: can be locked upright or set to tilt
  • Promising Review: "Super soft and comfortable. Will be great for an eight-hour workday. Easy to put together."

Not only is this office chair lovely enough to evoke the type of envy-inducing home office you'd see on Pinterest, it also gets rave reviews for its comfort. The seat depth is 28 inches, the chair back height is 43 inches and the seat height is adjustable from 20 to 23 inches, so it will accommodate a wide range of users. FYI: The champagne-toned upholstery is commercial-grade velvet, so you can feel confident it's going to last (and if that doesn't convince you, perhaps the fact that it comes with a six-year limited warranty will).

Fab Accent Piece

14. Sand & Stable Coleford Floor Lamp

Sand & Stable

  • Coolest Feature: convenient foot switch means no fumbling for on-off button
  • Promising Review: "LOVE this lamp. I’m using it in a living room with a modern mid-century vibe. Great quality for the low price, unique, and so easy to assemble."

Whether you have a boho-style interior or a modern one, this lamp can fit either design. At 65 inches tall with three bulbs up to 60 watts each, it's just the thing to give a shady corner of your home the glow-up you want. Each bulb is encircled by an outer rattan shade, as well as an inner woven fabric shade, so you'll never have to squint from the glare. And the chef's kiss to top it off? An easy on-off switch on the cord, so you won't be fumbling to turn it on and off.

Premium patio furniture

15. Wade Logan Avelinn Wicker Lounge Set

Wade Logan

  • Coolest Feature: rust-resistant aluminum frame is weather-, water- and UV-resistant
  • Promising Review: "Really nice quality and comes with a spare set of covers."

Polyester-topped acrylic cushions top these heavy-duty outdoor lounges, which are on sale in tons of colorways—a total bargain, especially in time for summer. The chaises are made with a powder-coated aluminum frame and wrapped in woven resin wicker, supplying coastal charm and durability in equal measure. They feature plenty of room for napping, and support up to 300 pounds each, according to the manufacturer.

Most Elegant Sleeping Option

16. Birch Lane Watson Bed

Birch Lane

  • Coolest Feature: sturdy, solid wood construction
  • Promising Review: "This bed is beautiful. It is sturdy and high quality, especially for the price. We’ve had it for a year and still love it."

Smart shoppers will pounce on the opportunity to score this generously proportioned upholstered headboard, footboard and side rail set on sale. It's made of solid wood and supports up to 800 pounds, so you're getting good quality, but the real sell here is the elegant swooping lines of the bed and the padded polyester fabric that's affixed to the headboard and footboard. The headboard is 5-feet high, so even if you use the deepest box spring and pillow-top mattress, you're going to see its vintage-inspired design on display.

Elevated Outdoor Cooking

17. Royal Gourmet 6-Burner Propane Grill

Royal Gourmet

  • Coolest Feature: cooking area holds up to 21 hamburgers at a time
  • Promising Review: "I love the color and it lights up too. It looks like a $3,000 grill. Lots of cooking surface."

There's a lot to love with this propane grill that has 855 square inches of cooking surface. The eye-catching blue exterior houses 74,000 BTU power with one-button start-up functionality. Add to that an easy cleanup thanks to the removable grease tray and grease cup, and this grill is guaranteed to get your summer party started.

Most Festive Home Addition

18. Superior Popcorn Company Tabletop Popcorn Popper

Superior Popcorn Company

  • Coolest Feature: makes 3 gallons of popcorn in minutes
  • Promising Review: "Perfect for our home theater!! The capacity allows us to make multiple batches for parties. Works very well and was easy to assemble."

Trust me, your summertime barbecues and al fresco movie screenings are going to be the talk of the town once you bring this baby home. Built with stainless steel and tempered glass food zones, this machine makes popping popcorn fast and simple. The three-switch design allows you to use the kettle heater and stirrer, overhead light and warming deck independently of each other, and the theater-style design is charming and nostalgic. This is pretty much the epitome of a random-but-useful buy you won't know how you lived without before.

Fluffiest Pillow Alert

19. The Twillery Co. Santos Down Alternative Pillows (Set of 4)

The Twillery Co.

  • Coolest Feature: filled with hypoallergenic polyester gel for softness and support
  • Promising Review: "These are nice pillows. Very soft and have a good loft to them."

According to the National Sleep Foundation, you should replace your pillows every one to two years to make sure they're sufficiently supportive and free of allergens. This set of four lets you refresh a couple beds' worth of pillows at once at a serious discount. You'll appreciate how the hypoallergenic polyester gel accommodates side- and back-sleepers, and since this is a down alternative pillow, you can just pop it in the washer and yield dependably fluffy results.

Super Splurge

20. Ohana Spas Square Hot Tub

Ohana Spas

  • Coolest Feature: 70 streaming hydro jets and 30 adjustable stainless-steel jets
  • Promising Review: "Very good value for a basic spa."

Bring the spa vibes to your backyard with this luxurious hot tub, which fits seven people in its contoured seating. The maximum 104-degree heat is controlled by a 4 kilowatt stainless-steel heater that maintains its ideal water temperature using three programmable modes to optimize energy savings. Fun stuff includes an attached insulated ice bucket (because who wants to pop out mid-soak for a cold drink?) and colored underwater LED lights. Just be warned: Once you set it up, you might never want to leave it.


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