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19 Little-Known Tips for Saving at West Elm

Kristin McGrath
By Kristin McGrath
West Elm is known for its elegance and quality, but that doesn't mean you can't find furniture and home décor on a budget. Snag discounts, free shipping, insider specials and rewards toward future purchases with our West Elm saving tips.

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West Elm’s elegant midcentury modern aesthetic makes it an aspirational choice in the home décor world. But its high-quality and beautifully designed rugs, furniture, lighting, beds, blankets and more generally have higher price tags than what you’d find at discount home stores.

Thankfully, with a little savviness, patience and creativity, you can save big on West Elm’s one-of-a-kind merchandise. In addition to scoring free shipping, you can earn rewards and find great deals when this high-end home outlet has one of its impressive sales. Black Friday, in particular, can be a great time to find discounted on well-made, designer home goods.

To help you become an expert West Elm shopper, we’ve put together a comprehensive list of how to save at West elm. Start by looking at our West Elm coupon page, then check out our advice below for higher-level West Elm shopping hacks.

19 simple tips for saving at West Elm:

We’ve rounded up all the ways you can save more money at your favorite high-end furniture retailer.

1. Sign up for The Key Rewards

You can join the The Key Rewards program for free to unlock a host of benefits at all seven Williams-Sonoma Inc. brands, including West Elm, Pottery Barn and Mark and Graham. Key Holders enjoy these perks:

  • Get 2% back in Reward Dollars when you shop at West Elm or any of the Williams Sonoma Inc. brands as a Silver Rewards member.
  • Earn 5% back in Rewards Dollars as a Gold Rewards member.
  • Get email offers and surprises throughout the year.
  • Receive invitations to exclusive events.
  • Early access to sales.
  • Access free design services.
  • Earn double Rewards Welcome Bonus 10% back across our brands for your first 30 days as a Gold Rewards member.

West Elm visa card

How do West Elm Reward Dollars work?

Follow these steps to earn Reward Dollars and save on future purchases:

  • Earn Reward Dollars by shopping at Williams Sonoma brands (in-store and online) and providing your phone number (the one associated with your Key account) at checkout.
  • Your Reward Dollars will be emailed to you 30 days after you earn $15 or more. This email will contain a reward code for you to use next time you shop.
  • Redeem your Reward Dollars in-store or online at checkout by providing the code you received in your email. Just make sure you use your discount code by its expiration date. You can use your Reward Dollars at Williams-Sonoma brands (which also include Pottery Barn and Pottery Barn Teen), but you can’t use them to buy gift cards (merchandise only). A Reward Dollar certificate must be used up completely in a single purchase (you can’t carry forward a balance on a certificate).

2. Sign up for the West Elm email list

Simply provide your email address and receive regular updates every time West Elm has a sale or exclusive offer. West Elm also has a history of offering a discount promo code for new email list members, but offers may vary.

3. Get West Elm free shipping

While you won’t be able to get free shipping on all orders all the time at West Elm, there are ways to bring your shipping fee to $0 on certain orders. Check out our step-by-step guide on getting free shipping at West Elm.

How to get free shipping at West Elm

1. Shop the “Free Shipping” section: West Elm allows you to filter by items that come with free shipping.

In general, these will mostly be smaller lightweight items (such as throw pillows and blankets). But you’ll also frequently find larger items like window shades, mattresses, dishes and decorative hardware.

2. Use a West Elm free shipping promo code: West Elm runs special promotions that include free shipping. For example, it recently ran a sale for 20% off plus free shipping with a coupon code. However, large, bulky items (such as rugs and patio furniture) may be excluded from these promos. Find the latest West Elm free shipping promo codes.

Does West Elm ship-to-store for free?

West Elm offers a ship-to-store option, but it’s not free. Instead, you will pay a flat rate. See the West Elm ship-to-store costs.

Using West Elm ship-to-store is best for customers who want an item that isn’t available at a nearby store and also wants to avoid having packages delivered to their home. It’s a great option if you live in an area with high package theft, if you are ordering a breakable item, or if your apartment complex doesn’t have a secure mailing room.

4. Use West Elm curbside pickup and West Elm in-store pickup

If your order doesn’t qualify for free shipping, West Elm’s store-pickup options allow you to avoid paying for shipping. Items that are eligible for in-store pickup are clearly marked on West Elm’s site as you shop. You’ll see the “store pickup” option display once you choose the quantity you want and color.

Many, but not all, items are available for in-store and curbside pickup. In some cases, you may have to adjust the color of the item or change the West Elm store you are searching to pick up an item at the store.

Note that, if you are picking up a large item, packaging may make it too large for your car.

How to use West Elm curbside pickup

Follow these steps to get your order curbside at West Elm:

1. Shop online and select the free curbside pickup option at checkout. 2. Wait for an email confirmation that says your order is available for pickup. 3. Head to the store and call when you arrive. 4. Your order will be brought to your car, or you can go inside and pick it up yourself.

Read more about West Elm’s in-store pickup program.

5. Sign up for a West Elm credit card

West Elm has two types of cards: The West Elm Key Rewards Card and The West Elm Key Rewards Visa Card. As a West Elm Key Rewards Cardholder, you’ll enjoy the following benefits: 5% back in rewards online and in stores across the seven brands or 12-month optional promotional financing on purchases of $750 or more, a $25 certificate during your birthday month and free standard shipping on eligible purchases.

As a West Elm Key Rewards Visa Card, you’ll enjoy the same benefits as a West Elm Key Rewards Cardholder plus the following: 4% back in rewards on purchases made at restaurants (excludes fast food) and 1% back in rewards for every dollar spent everywhere else Visa is accepted.

6. Shop West Elm clearance deals

Head to the West Elm clearance section to score up to 60% off furniture (living room, office and kitchen), lighting, bedding and more. You can also find pillows, wall décor, accessories and gifts for under $25, as well as modern furniture and lighting for under $100.

7. Anticipate West Elm sales

In addition to the clearance section, West Elm frequently runs sales on its regularly priced merchandise. Keep an eye out for end of season sales, long weekend sales and, of course, West Elm’s Black Friday sale.

When does West Elm have sales?

The answer is, all throughout the year. Here’s the general West Elm sale schedule you can expect:

  • End-of-season sales: After a holiday, you’ll see significant price cuts on seasonal products. Shop after seasons like Thanksgiving and Christmas to snap up holiday-themed decorations and dinnerware at a discount. Stock up on seasonal items when prices are at their lowest, and you’ll be prepared for next year.
  • Three-day-weekend holidays: Long weekends like Presidents’ Day and Labor Day are big for furniture sales. Mattress stores, home-decor stores and furniture stores alike all offer markdowns like clockwork on these weekends. So be sure to check West Elm’s site on these holidays (or sign up for the mailing list to be notified in advance) to get the most out of these deep discounts.
  • January sales: This is traditionally White Sale season for the bedding-and-bath industry. So look for West Elm to markdown towels and sheet sets.
  • Seasonal and category-specific sales: West Elm runs sales on different types of products throughout the year. If you miss out on a sale in a certain category, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to catch it on a future date. For example, if West Elm is offering a sale on outdoor furniture one month, it may feature a sale on lighting the next month. If you don’t catch the sale on outdoor furniture, simply wait for the sale to cycle back later in the year.
  • West Elm Black Friday sale: Just like most other retailers, West Elm has a massive sale every Black Friday. In past years, the West Elm Black Friday sale featured percent-off discounts based on the amount purchased.
  • Regular site-wide sales: The retailer regularly offers sitewide discounts with West Elm coupon codes. These sales aren’t offered on a regimented schedule, so sign up for the mailing list to be informed. Recent examples have included 20% and 25% off sitewide with coupon codes.

Other common sales include the West Elm Super Upholstery sale, the West Elm bedding sale, various West Elm rug sales and more

8. Shop open box items

The West Elm website and many of its stores offer deals on open-box items, including returned products, display items and pieces with damaged packaging. Check with your local West Elm store to learn whether it offers open-box specials and shop the open box deals section online.

Open box couch on West Elm website

9. Keep an eye out for prices ending with .97 or .99

Certain items are tagged with a price ending with .97 or .99 to alert you that the item is “final sale.” A product priced at $45.99, for example, would be a final sale product. While these products are often deeply discounted, final sale merchandise is not eligible for return.

10. Find out if you qualify for West Elm trade professional discounts

If you are an interior designer, architect, home developer or hospitality professional, you may qualify for discounts and exclusive benefits, starting at 20% off. If eligible, you’ll receive trade pricing on certain products when shopping at West Elm, plus access to sneak previews of new merchandise. To apply, check out the Trade program.

11. Get a deal on discounted gift cards

Search sites like Raise and CardCash to uncover West Elm gift cards discounted at up to 7%. Typically, these are eGift cards that can be used immediately in-store or online.

12. Take advantage of free professional design services

West Elm offers an array of professional design services to its customers free of charge. Services can be accessed in-store, at home or virtually and the services include: styling your space, mapping out a floor plan, choosing paints and fabrics and arranging delivery and assembly.

Find out more about how to schedule a design service appointment.

13. Design your space for free online

Prefer to work on your place solo? West Elm offers an innovative interactive room planning tool online. With the tool, you enter space and dimensions to create an accurate outline of the room you are designing. You also have the option of choosing an outline from a gallery of rooms, which features basic bedrooms, dining rooms, offices and youth bedrooms of different sizes.

Once you’ve created an outline of your room, you can fill it with to-scale furniture (to make sure that big dining table will actually fit in your space with plenty of clearance). Experiment with the tool to see how different pieces will fit in your room. Search for different West Elm pieces using a handy search function. Save, print or share your designs on social media.

Design plan on tablet at table

14. Buy West Elm floor models on sale

You’ve seen those model rugs and furniture set up around West Elm stores to entice you to buy. Did you know you can sometimes buy these floor models at a steep discount? The best time of year to check for these discounts is January, March, July and September when West Elm is updating its selection. Just make sure to carefully inspect the wear and tear on the item. Assuming the item is in acceptable condition, congratulations – you’ve managed to score West Elm furniture for cheap.

15. Visit a West Elm outlet store

If most of West Elm’s furniture is out of your budget, try visiting one of its outlet stores. You may find the sectional you were eyeing at the regular store for a bargain. Some of the items may have minor damage, but if small cosmetic flaws aren’t a deal breaker for you, you can own West Elm furniture at a much lower price point.

How to find West Elm outlets

When viewing West Elm’s store locator page, select outlet stores after selecting your state. As with most outlet stores, you can expect to find West Elm outlet locations outside of major cities.

16. Shop with West Elm coupons and West Elm promo codes

One of the best ways to stay on top of West Elm sales and specials is to check out our West Elm coupons. There, you’ll find a comprehensive collection of the latest West Elm promo codes, discounts and deals on shipping, furniture, home decor and more.

17. Use West Elm financing

Using a financing tool like Affirm can help you lower the initial cost of your West Elm purchase. You can find out more details here, but in short, this partnership allows you to pay off your total bill in a few installments without accruing interest.

18. Buy gently-used West Elm

This savings hack will not only allow you to bring West Elm decor and furniture into your humble abode while staying on budget, it’s also good for the environment. Shopping on sites like eBay and Chairish, you can find gently-used or like-new West Elm home decor and furniture. Sometimes these sites have their own sitewide promos that lead to even steeper savings as well.

19. Take advantage of West Elm White Glove delivery

While this isn’t a free service, if you plan out your purchases and lump everything together you can save in the long run. With many online orders of large furniture, you can arrange to use West Elm’s unlimited flat rate shipping which often includes White Glove delivery for an associated fee. The cost details are outlined below.

The cost varies based on your distance from the retailer and the total amount of your order. Once you reach a certain amount, the price won’t change, so you will save more than if you did multiple orders. This service also often includes furniture assembly – something that would cost you extra if you had to outsource elsewhere.

White glove service delivery map

Frequently asked questions about West Elm:

Here at Offers.com, our goal is to provide all the information necessary so that consumers can make smart purchases. That’s why we’ve collected the most frequently asked questions and have provided answers.

How do I avoid paying West Elm shipping?

As mentioned above, West Elm has a free-shipping section on its website where you’ll find all the items that qualify for free shipping. Further, the retailer often runs special promotions that include free shipping, so be on the lookout. Find the latest West Elm free shipping promo codes here.

What is West Elm’s return policy?

As stated on West Elm’s website, eligible items can be returned for a refund within 30 days of receipt or seven days for Quick Ship upholstery items. Please note that an original receipt or gift receipt is required.

What is West Elm’s employee discount?

We’ve confirmed with West Elm’s customer service that West Elm’s employees get a store discount of 40%.

Does West Elm have outlet stores?

Yes! West Elm has outlet stores across the country where you can find West Elm’s classic and quality furniture for up to 40-60%. You can use the store locator in order to find a West Elm outlet location near you!

Where is West Elm Furniture made?

West Elm manufactures its products in a variety of places, but if you’re looking to shop more locally, then they have some great options. West Elm’s LOCAL selection provides a platform for local artists and designers to showcase their work.

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Kristin McGrath

Kristin is a savings and deals expert at Offers.com. Her great loves are travel, shopping, and shopping while traveling, which has made her a bargain hunter out of necessity. In addition to finding ways to save money, Kristin is an avid credit-card rewards maximizer who thinks about every purchase in terms of the free travel and cash back it will earn.

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