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Way Day 2022 is over, but you can still save with steep deals on furniture, area rugs, grills, and even things to renovate your kitchen or bathroom. Here are the top discounts we've found from the sale to help you spruce up your home and outdoor spaces.

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Although Wayfair's annual Way Day sales event is over, there's still plenty of deals to be had on outdoor furniture, appliances, home renovation items, and decor pieces. 

You can also get even more savings by signing up for a Wayfair store credit card or Mastercard. Upon approval, you can get an extra $40 off your Way Day purchase of $100 with the Wayfair store card as well as 5% back in rewards or up to 60 months of financing. Wayfair Mastercard users can earn all of that plus: 3% back at grocery stores, 2% back on other online purchases, and 1% on purchases made everywhere else. You'll have to hurry, though, because the deals end April 28! 

To help you make the most of Way Day 2022, we've rounded up the best deals still available. Keep reading below to find your next statement piece.

For 45% off, you can get this 4.9-liter air fryer to make delicious air-fried veggies, chicken wings, french fries, and more. It has pre-set cooking options like fish, onion rings, pork chops, pizza, etc., and its fryer tray has a non-stick surface, making air-frying a breeze. The Emerald Air Fryer is also dishwasher safe for easy clean up.

You can also check out our list of best air fryers to compare this models to others before making your purchase. 

Quality cookware never comes cheap, but you can take over $300 off this 12-piece stainless steel set from Tramontina. It comes with 4 lids, a stock pot, 3 saucepans, 2 skillets, and a saute pan to help you tackle everything from your morning eggs and bacon to that fancy lamb roast recipe you've been waiting to try. The entire set is dishwasher and oven safe up to 500F as well as compatible with induction-top ranges. The stainless steel design not only gives this cookware set a modern look, it also ensures durability and resistance to staining.

Coffee lovers will appreciate this Breville Coffee and Espresso Maker that is now 40% off during Way Day. It has a built-in coffee grinder and can brew up to eight cups at once. But if you'd rather have espresso in the morning, it can also foam milk to get you the perfect cappuccino. This machine also has free two-day delivery so you can enjoy your espresso drinks ASAP. 

This cordless, rechargeable hand mixer from Cusinart is almost $200 off right now at Wayfair, and you'll need to hurry if you want one because a deal this good isn't going to last very long. The integrated, lithium-ion battery gives you up to 20 minutes of use on a full charge, which is plenty of time to mix cookie or bread dough, cake batter, or make the perfect bowl of whipped cream. An LED indicator light lets you know at-a-glance how much charge is left and when you'll need to plug in the hand mixer; and when it does come time to recharge, the included micro-USB cable plugs into any wall outlet. The mixer itself has 5 speeds, and the digital indicator lets you know which level you have selected. And if you need to replace the attachments or the entire mixer, you can take advantage of Cuisinart's 3 year manufacturer warranty.

The Danby Entertainer beverage refrigerator is a great choice if you're looking to update your wet bar, dining room, kitchen, or outdoor entertainment space, and you can get almost $150 off of one at Wayfair. This freestanding cooler has 3 adjustable shelves and can hold up to 117-12 ounce cans. It features temperature controls to chill your soda, beer, or wine to the perfect temperature while the glass-front door and blue LED interior lighting let you quickly see when you need to re-stock. The door is also reversible, letting you open it to either the right or left for the perfect fit in almost any space; and the stainless steel trim adds a touch of modern style to your decor.

The GE 5.3 cubic foot, 30-inch slide-in gas range is now over 30 percent off during the Wayfair Way Day sale. It features an integrated griddle pan for easy indoor grilling or making pancakes for Sunday brunch. It also has 2-15,000 BTU quick-boil burners and a 10,000 BTU oval burner to accommodate larger stock pots and skillets. The built-in oven has a steam clean setting to help remove burnt-on debris and grease stains, as well as a broil feature which frees up the bottom drawer for extra storage. It comes in either silver stainless steel or fingerprint-resistant slate stainless steel to complement your other appliances or add a bit of modern style to your kitchen.

If you've been considering adding a standing desk to your work-from-home situation, this standing desk is now 52% off during Wayfair's Way Day sale. It sits on a powder-coated iron frame with a trestle base for added legroom. An electric lifting system with a controller at the desk's edge lets you adjust between sitting (28.4 inches tall) and standing (47.3 inches tall) with the just touch of a button.

We recommend checking out our list of the best standing desks before you buy, so you can compare between the models. 

Right now you can save 19 percent on this elegant settee from Andover Mills. It comes in 15 different colors to perfectly complement your decor and features solid maple wood construction not only for durability but also to add a bit of classic charm. The button-tufted back and arms also add to the appeal, and the compact size makes it the perfect choice for a reading nook or as a part of a larger seating arrangement.

This upholstered, low-profile bed frame has an updated take on a mid-century modern design, and you can get it at Wayfair for over $50 off. The headboard and runners are covered in fabric and foam for extra comfort while the biscuit tufting on the headboard adds visual flair. It comes in several sizes (twin, full, queen, and king), and is packaged with slats as well as center support legs so you can forgo a box spring if you want a shorter bed height. The frame also gives you 6 inches of clearance so you can use the space for storage; which is perfect for packing away winter clothes to make room for your summer wardrobe. It comes in three colors (gray, beige, and black) to match your other bedroom furniture or be the centerpiece of an all-new look.

The Mercury Row Routh nightstand is an excellent complement to just about any bedroom set, and it can be yours for just $180. It comes in three colors (birch, dark walnut, and slate gray), and features metal hairpin legs for a minimalist, mid-century modern-inspired design. The drawer has metal glides for smoother movement when accessing bedside essentials like your phone charger, reading glasses, or earplugs. It also has a small space above the drawer for tucking away your books and magazines or displaying small art pieces. The nightstand measures 25 x 15.17 x 17.75 inches, making it perfect for smaller bedrooms.

Enjoy the outdoors even in colder weather with this table fire pit now 34% off during Way Day. It runs on propane so you don't have to deal with smoke from traditional wood-burning fires, and even has an adjustable flame. Since it has an outer edge that can double as a place to put your drink, this fire pit table will make the perfect centerpiece to your outdoor space this spring and summer. 

Check out our picks for best fire pits so you can compare this with other models before you buy. 

Now is the perfect time to get new outdoor furniture for your deck or patio with Lark Manor's almost $300 discount on their Gaiser Square 6-person patio set. It comes with either red or beige cushions to complement your current outdoor decor or add a pop of color, while the rust-resistant, all-metal construction adds durability and a clean look. The cushions can be removed from the chairs with simple tie-strings for storage in the winter months or if the news calls for rain. The set includes 6 chairs and 3 tables that you can use to create bistro-inspired seating areas or a communal outdoor dining setting. Each table has a tempered glass top for easy cleaning as well as a small lower shelf for storing citronella candles and small decor items when you aren't using your patio furniture.

If you've been toying with the idea of installing a hot tub on your deck or patio, you'll want to take advantage of the huge discount Wayfair is offering on the Aquarest Spas 6-person model. You'll save over $1,350 and help the environment with the hot tub's 100 percent recycled outer shell. The hot tub features 45 stainless steel jets for massaging achy muscles as well as lumbar support for more comfort while you relax. It also has a waterfall feature to add soothing water sounds and LED lights with 9 color and effect settings to help set the mood. The spa tub has a built-in ozone purification system to help keep the water cleaner with fewer chemicals. The hot tub also weighs just 430 pounds when empty, making it easier to take with you if you move or place in different spots on your deck or patio when you rearrange decor.

This iRobot Roomba is 40% off right now during Way Day. It comes with a home base dirt disposal that allows the i6+ to empty itself for up to 60 days. You can access the iRobot HOME app from your smartphone and create personalized schedules for automatic cleanings, or connect the Roomba to your smart home devices since it also works with Amazon Alexa and Google Home. It's 3-Stage Cleaning System means spring cleaning will be easy this year. 

The Oval Air 3-stage HEPA 5-in-1 air filter is over $250 off now on Wayfair. This air purifier is capable of moving up to 145 cubic feet of air per minute to clear 99.9 percent of dust, mold, smoke, and pet dander from your home. The H13 true HEPA filter traps particles as small as 0.1 microns and works with a charcoal filter system to even absorb volatile organic compounds like paint fumes and other odors. With an ozone-safe anion feature, you can choose to have the filter add negative ions to the air in your home to eliminate airborne bacteria and viruses. The Oval Air purifier lets you create run-time settings up to 8 hours to clean the air while you sleep, cook, or do chores and shut off while you're at work or running errands. It also has an LED indicator light that continuously displays air quality in real time: the light shows green for clean air, yellow for the presence of allergens and other particles, and red for when it's time to change the filter. The purifier comes in four different colors (silver, white, light brown wood grain, and dark brown wood grain) to blend into your decor or show off your personal style.

You can also check out our list of the best air purifiers available to compare the Oval Air HEPA air filter to other models before you buy.

If you've been thinking about renovating your kitchen, you can pick up the Kohler Vault farmhouse sink from Wayfair for over $620 off. With an all stainless steel construction, the double-sink configuration will give your kitchen an updated look while maintaining the classic design of a farmhouse sink. The two basins are 9 inches deep, giving you plenty of room to do everything from washing large pots and pans to thawing full-sized turkeys or rinsing vegetables and herbs from your garden. The sink mounts flush with your countertops, making it easy to wipe crumbs and spills into the basin for easy cleanup. And the seamless design makes it easy to wipe down the front apron to clean off soap and hard water stains, fingerprints, or food and drink spills.

Wayfair is an online retail site similar to Amazon, though they are most well-known for their selection of indoor and outdoor furniture and home decor items. Unlike Amazon, Wayfair doesn't have any sort of membership program with perks like free shipping or exclusive deals, though they do offer free shipping for everyone on orders over $35 along with closeout and open-box deals.

Way Day is a 2-day sales event similar to Amazon's Prime Day. The biggest difference between the two sales events is that you don't need to be any sort of special member to take advantage of sale prices, discounts, or special offers. Wayfair's main event features steep discounts on grills, furniture, patio sets, cookware, etc.

ZDNet looked at some of the best-reviewed items on Wayfair across kitchen and households, yard and outdoors, and home and office, in order to find deals not only worth buying but also ones our readers might be interested in most. Our guide went live with about a dozen deals -- but bookmark the page and keep coming back because it'll be updated regularly throughout the two-day event. 

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