Familiar with the phrase 'Champagne lifestyle on a lemonade budget'? Then let's talk Aldi vs John Lewis & Partners. Because while shopping at John Lewis & Partners the dream, it's sadly not always an affordable reality. So thank goodness that Aldi is on hand to provide lighting and kitchen gadgets for your home, for less.
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Aldi's homeware range gives you a high-end look for a lot less. We've found key buys that could bag you a saving of over £500 – when compared to similar designer models stocked at John Lewis & Partners.
Aldi vs John Lewis & Partners
The floor lamp
THE Aldi lamp makes a welcome return, exclusively online. The chic design was an instant sell-out when first in stores. Having proved so popular it's been restocked a few times, always with a slight tweak in design – to keep it fresh for a new season.
The simple design is the epitome of understated cool with it's sleek lines and exposed bulb. Of course John Lewis & Partners do a highly desirable version, in a pewter and black finish.
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Ideal: Bistro Floor Lamp, £125, John Lewis & Partner
Great deal: Vintage Black and Gold Floor Lamp, £39.99, Aldi
Saving £85.01
The kettle
Both chic in stainless steel. Both have a good capacity, the Alid one is 1.5L the John Lewis & Partners is 1.7L. Both will make a cracking cuppa. The one BIG difference is the saving you could make.
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Ideal: Cuisinart Signature Collection Traditional kettle, £59.99, John Lewis & Partners
Great deal: Ambiano Dial Kettle, £24.99, Aldi
Saving £35
The toaster
A four slice toaster is the ultimate Sunday brunch accessory. There's no denying John Lewis' Dualit design is the dream with it's sleek polished chrome touches. The Aldi design is a great look-a-like, making a great saving.
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Ideal: Dualit Architect 4-slice Toaster, £115, John Lewis
Great deal: Ambiano 4 slice Toaster, £24.99, Aldi
Saving £90.01
The stand mixer
Made famous by GBBO, what star baker doesn't dream of owning a KitchenAid stand mixer? They are expensive but renowned for being the best. Aldi's online exclusive design looks like-for-like, and it's far more affordable if you're on a tighter budget.
Whether they can compete on a professional level, guess the proof will be in the pudding!
Buy now
Ideal: KitchenAid Mini Stand Mixer, £399, John Lewis & Partners
Great deal: Ambiano Premium Food Mixer, £99.99
Saving £299.01
Related: The first Aldi baby event of 2019 is here – available in stores now!
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