Aldi launches new range of ‘luxe’ homewares in Special Buys range

AT FIRST glance, this wooden stool looks like nothing more than a tapered log. But in designer land, they retail from $550 — unless you’re at Aldi.

WHEN it comes to homewares, no one likes a bargain more than Australian shoppers.

In a bid to ride the wave of cheap coffee tables, throws and scatter cushions, Aldi will roll out one of its biggest homewares sales yet.

Dubbed the “luxe” range, the Special Buys items will retail for hundreds of dollars less compared to their designer alternatives.

Aldi is known for causing a stir at its sales.

The discount retailer is well known for sending savvy shoppers in to a moment of madness — especially when it comes to homewares.

In the past year, Aldi whipped customers in to a frenzy with a $99 Scandi-style armchair, and even more so when it dropped a $199 leather butterfly chair — which retailed for around $700 elsewhere.

Kicking off on Wednesday, here’s where you’ll land the best bargains:

WOODEN STOOL:

The iconic wooden Eggcup stool by Mark Tuckey was introduced in 2006, and has been an iconic and versatile piece for the home. Made from Radiata Pine, their signature curved shape with a soap finish gives a natural appearance. But the simple stool retails from $550, with some stores selling the stool at $760.

The Mark Tuckey Eggcup stool retails for $550 at mark Tuckey, and more than $700 in other stores.

The Aldi stool, which looks identical to Mark Tuckey’s version, is $69.

Aldi’s version, at $69, is made from pine and comes in either a natural or black painted finish. Due to the cut of the wood, each table will vary in appearance.

DECORATIVE MARBLE SCENTED CANDLE:

It’s the simple way of setting a mood in your home without dishing out hundreds. Scented candles vary in price tags, with some ranging from just a few dollars — to designer brands venturing closer to three figures.

A large white marble candle from Bed, Bath and Beyond will set you back $24.95.

The marble candle is $12.95 and smells like pomegranate.

Aldi’s marble-style candle has the scent of pomegranate, and will set you back around $13 — which is half the price compared to a similar version found at Bed, Bath and Beyond.

WOOLLEN KNIT THROW:

Retailing at $60, Aldi’s chunky knit throw comes in three different shades — white, charcoal and stone.

The knit — which is made from acrylic — looks relatively similar to a version sold in Temple & Webster for $114.

The Temple & Webster knit is $114.

The chunky knit throw comes in white, grey and charcoal.

The Temple & Webster version — also made from acrylic — is around the same size as the Aldi version, but the knit is slightly heavier compared to the budget alternative.

ARCHITECTURAL FLOOR LAMP:

For a lamp, this tripod architecturally designed floor lamp is identical to a version currently on sale in department store Myer.

With a $100 difference in price, can you spot the difference?

The Chester Floor Lamp which retails in Myer will set you back $155.

The Cooper Floor Lamp from Aldi is $50.

SCANDI-STYLE ARMCHAIR:

The old favourite from the Aldi homewares range will make a comeback, but this time it’ll be available in charcoal as well as the Scandi-style grey and ash material.

This grey and ash Mia chair from Temple & Webster will set you back $499.

The armchair is back — and this time, it'll also be available in dark charcoal fabric with walnut-coloured armrests.

At $99, the discount retailer’s armchair is around $400 less than a similar looking version at Temple & Webster. But if it’s anything like previous sales, chances are you’ll miss out on bagging one unless you’re first in line.

The sale kicks off on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.