Dunelm is selling a cheap garden essential at just 31p each – it's perfect for jazzing up your outdoor dining table
Fans of al fresco eating have been singing the praises of a handy accessory that looks great - and is as cheap as chips.
Dunelm 's Foil Charger Plate comes in two shades - charcoal and gold - and has been reduced to 31p from £1.25.
The superstore explained about the product: "Ideal to place under your dining plates, this round foil charger plate is perfect for occasional dining to decorate your dining table setting and is available in a range of colours."
Customers have described the plates as 'great quality' and a 'fantastic price'.
The hand wash only items are a staple for any outdoor brunch or dinner occasion and measure 33cm (13").
One happy shopper wrote online: "A nice way to dress a table. Keeps the heat away from the wooden table."
A second agreed: "Fab charger plates, have them in different colours, great way to dress a table."
"Good inexpensive way to add a touch of class to your table," commended a third.
Garden lovers have been rushing to the homeware and furniture retailer to pick up another stunning accessory.
An arched window wall mirror, costing £30, has gained rave 5 star reviews.
The sale piece comes in four colours including Ashley Blue and sage and can be hung up inside as well.
Dunelm garden furniture deals
Shoppers can click and collect the item for free from their nearest store stocking it, or home delivery costs from £3.95.
It's not the first time in recent months shoppers have rushed to buy a product at Dunelm.
One managed to pick up a Bromley Lamp Table for £6.90 marked down from £69.
Another bagged a stylish bar stool marked down to £19.90 from £200.
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How to bag a bargain
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
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