Listen. I've been tracking garden furniture prices for three years now (don't ask why, it started as a joke bet with my neighbor), and what Homebase just did with their hanging egg chair literally made me spit out my coffee.
They slashed it from £199 to £99.
That's not a sale - that's practically highway robbery in reverse. I immediately texted my sister who's been obsessing over these Instagram-worthy egg chairs since 2022, and her response was just three crying-laughing emojis followed by "FINALLY."
The Chair That Started a Mild Obsession
This grey beauty stands 192cm tall (yeah, it's basically a statement piece that screams "I have my life together" even when you absolutely don't). Comes with cushions too, which honestly surprised me because retailers love charging extra for the basics these days.
The product description reads like poetry: "Its soft cushions and gentle swaying motion provide optimal comfort whilst its stylish design adds a focal point to your outdoor space." Whether you're reading a book or just staring into the void contemplating your life choices, this chair apparently offers "tranquil relaxation experience."
I mean... they're not wrong.
Here's Where It Gets Complicated
You can't just waltz into any old Homebase anymore. Remember when they went into administration last November? Yeah, that whole mess. CDS Superstores (who also own The Range and what's left of Wilko) swooped in and saved the day, but over 50 stores still got the axe.
Now you've got to hunt down one of their 188 concessions inside The Range stores across the UK. It's like a treasure hunt, but for furniture. You can also order online at homebase.co.uk, but here's teh kicker - no click and collect. None.
The Competition is Sweating
B&M is selling something similar for £150 (already feeling foolish, I bet). Asda marked theirs down from £249 to £148, which would've seemed reasonable last week.
Poor Asda. They probably thought they were being generous.
But Wait, There's More Summer Madness
Since everyone's apparently lost their minds with garden deals, Aldi jumped in with solar Marrakesh crook lanterns - double pack for £12.99. This Sunday they're unleashing what they're calling a "whole range" of garden stuff.
Including a £3.99 solar light with a crocodile clip (because apparently that's a thing now). It's got 20 firefly LED lights inside for "whimsical touch." Their words, not mine, but honestly? After seeing my neighbor's setup last weekend, I'm starting to understand the appeal.
The bulbs come in two different shapes, which feels unnecessarily complicated but whatever makes people happy, I guess.
My advice? Shop around like your summer relaxation depends on it. Because apparently, it does.
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