How to buy furniture in the sales — and avoid costly mistakes 

Winter sales, which often start on December 26 and stretch beyond January, offer a chance to pick up that essential piece for your home

The winter sales are an opportunity to pick up a new dining table or change your chairs. Picture: Objekt Design Space

While Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, it’s far from being the end of sales season.

New Year sales, some of which start on December 26, and winter sales, which can stretch beyond January, mean more opportunities to pick up the longed-for new bed or sofa.