Upgrading your home furnishings on a budget can seem like a Sisyphean task these days. Sorting through endless online listings and reviews for nearly identical products just to determine which won't fall apart within the year can get frustrating and costly.
But the weekly Aldi Finds put that time back in your hands by offering a few options each week with limited availability that are the best possible quality for the least amount of money. Stretching your Aldi budget makes adding these weekly items to your list easy without feeling it in your wallet.
This week, Aldi is offering a woven accent bench for under $40 that blows the competition away, but these move fast, so don't wait to grab one up when you see it. See how it compares to other "dupes on the market.
Editor's note: Prices and availability may vary by location.
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SOHL Furniture Woven Accent Bench
Price: $39.99
A nice accent bench is an under-appreciated but versatile piece of furniture. Toss it next to a doorway, and you have a place to sit and take off your shoes; put it by your closet, and you have a nice transition spot for clothes that you're going to wear again before washing. You could also use it for traditional extra-seating at the dining table- the options are endless.
This week's Aldi Find bench is perfect for nearly any decor, measures 31.89 inches by 15.94 inches by 14.96 inches, and holds up to 220 pounds.
Agave Wood and Rope Bench
Price: $192.44
Wayfair is known for affordable furniture options, but the nearly identical bench found there is more than $150 more than Aldi's. The product name indicates it's made with agave wood, but the description says it's a blend of acacia and polypropylene, and the specifications say it's made with ash wood.
It claims to hold a maximum weight of 500 pounds, but the confusing description of the materials causes some concern and doubt.
Alaterre Furniture Newport 40-inch Wood Bench with Rush Seat
Price: $160.95
Amazon has a similar bench on sale, marked down from $169.95, but it's still no match for the Aldi alternative. The frame is made from rubberwood, and the seat is woven from natural seagrass, but the maximum capacity for this bench is only 150 pounds.
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Bottom line
We check Aldi Finds for price comparisons to similar products week after week, and they continue to prove to be the best for price and value. This week's bench is significantly less than the competitors' while easily matching or exceeding the quality.
Most turn to Aldi to save money on groceries every week, but the store's expansion into home furnishings brings the savings into a new realm. Customers appreciate the time saved from not having to comparison shop, knowing that Aldi does that labor before bringing an item into inventory.
Remember, these larger home furniture options sell out quickly, so you won't want to wait to buy one.
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