God, I've been waiting for this. Seriously. After stalking the Lidl website for WEEKS (my partner thinks I've lost teh plot), I can finally share some good news for anyone who's been dreaming about lounging in their garden this summer without emptying their bank account.
Lidl is bringing back their insanely popular hanging egg chair this weekend! And it's £50 cheaper than Dunelm's version. Fifty. Quid. Cheaper.
The Middle Aisle Madness Begins Again
From Saturday (May 4th), you'll find the Livarno Home Hanging Garden Chair for £129.99 in Lidl stores. That's with the Lidl Plus app, mind you - which knocked it down from the regular £149.99 price.
I actually saw one of these last year at my neighbor's place. Comfy as hell. The cushion is thick enough that you don't feel like you're sitting on prison furniture, and the frame is proper sturdy - none of that wobbly nonsense that makes you fear for your life every time you sit down.
It's made with powder-coated steel and can hold up to 110kg. Plus it's got UV and weather resistance built in, which means you won't be dragging it inside every time the sky looks a bit threatening (which, let's be honest, is most days in Britain).
Why is everyone losing their minds over egg chairs anyway?
Listen. Back in 2018, I thought these things were just another passing garden trend. Now I'm eating my words. My sister bought one in 2021 and I spent the entire summer at her house. There's something weirdly comforting about being cocooned in your own little swing bubble with a gin and tonic.
The Dunelm version (their Singapore Hanging Egg Chair) will set you back £199. I feel stupid now for almost buying it last month.
One thing to note - these chairs ALWAYS sell out. Like, within hours. I've seen grown adults practically wrestling over the last one in stock. It's both hilarious and slightly concerning.
Other Wallet-Friendly Dupes That Won't Make You Cry
While we're talking bargains, Lidl's also dropping a Beldray REVO Cordless Hand-Held Vacuum for £39.99 this Sunday (April 27). I've got a similar one and it's brilliant for quick cleanups when your mother-in-law announces she's "just popping by" with 10 minutes notice.
Earlier this month, George at Asda was selling their White Scandi Stand Mixer for £44.76. My colleague bought it adn won't shut up about how it's "just like a KitchenAid" but without the £381.65 price tag. His response: "Already updating my Pinterest with all the bread recipes I'm going to try."
The Range had that cream boucle lamp that looks almost identical to the Oliver Bonas one but costs £60 less. I spent £4K renovating my living room last year and now I'm kicking myself for not waiting for these dupes to appear.
The Golden Rule: Always Compare (I Learned This the Hard Way)
I once bought what I thought was an amazing garden set only to find it £75 cheaper the next day at another store. Poor me.
Use sites like Trolley or Price Spy to check if you're actually getting a good deal. Price Spy shows historical prices too, so you can see if that "amazing discount" is actually just the normal price with fancy marketing.
A quick Google Shopping search takes 30 seconds and could save you serious cash. My editor bet me £20 that most people don't bother checking prices across retailers. She's probably right.
Lidl Hacks From Someone Who Spends Too Much Time There
If you're serious about snagging this egg chair, you need to know the Lidl game.
The best reductions happen between 7-8am when stores open. I've scored incredible deals on salmon and fancy bread by being that weird person waiting outside before opening.
The "Middle of Lidl" gets refreshed every Thursday and Sunday. You can actually check what's coming on their website beforehand, which saves you from the disappointment of driving all the way there only to find they've sold out of whatever you wanted.
Their "Pick of the Week" discounts drop every Thursday – usually on fruit, veg and meat.
I've become something of a Lidl evangelist over the past year... it's slightly embarrassing how excited I get about their random homeware drops.
But seriously, if you want that egg chair, don't hesitate. Set an alarm, wear comfortable shoes, and maybe practice your sprinting beforehand. These things vanish faster than my willpower around chocolate.
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