John Lewis released its new 2026 Christmas advert today, and shoppers are already snapping up featured items. Homeware fans may have spotted the festive red bow on the front door, and there is a way to get it for under £5.
How to Get the Velvet Bow for Under £5
The Velvet Bow Decoration, Red, W60cm can be hung anywhere in the home, from the entrance to the mantlepiece. It has a timeless festive look that can be brought out year after year.
Priced at £15 on the John Lewis website, the free money saving website TopCashback is offering new members a £15 sign up bonus on their first eligible purchase. This means the bow effectively works out for free, with shoppers just paying £4.38 to cover standard delivery. To take part, shoppers need to sign up, search for John Lewis on the website, and purchase the bow as usual. The money will appear back in the account after seven days.
Shopper Reviews of the Bow
Only new members of TopCashback can take part in this deal, with existing customers paying £19.38 after cashback (including delivery). On the John Lewis website, the Velvet Bow Decoration, Red, W60cm has already received a handful of glowing reviews.
One shopper said: "A beautiful red velvet Christmas bow decoration. This could be placed in many different areas of the house like on a door or mirror to create an extra edition to your Christmas displays. Nice soft velvet feel and seems like a quality item."
Another shopper said: "Fabulous Bow, great quality, beautiful rich red colour and a good size 60cms W. It's a lovely thick velvet. This is so versatile it could be used in so many places, you could dress the back of dining chairs or above a mirror, or bed to name a few."
Other Festive Alternatives
Alternatively, Marks and Spencer shoppers are ditching the traditional Christmas tree toppers this year in exchange for something different. The glamorous Cream Pearl Beaded Bow Tree Topper is priced at £15 and flying off the virtual shelves ahead of December.
The large bow is adorned with large and miniature pearl beads for a textured look. A secure hanging loop allows for an easy display, whether it's replacing the star or angel on top of the tree, or taking pride of place on the doorway or mantlepiece.
Or, if a wreath is preferred, Dunelm stocks the 55cm Pre-Lit 20 LED Artificial Berry Wreath with Bow, priced at £25. The 'easy to hang' design features artificial green foliage with red berries and pinecones, finished with a red bow and pre-lit fairy lights. The 20 twinkling LED lights have a warm white glow and can be set to a timer function of six hours on, 18 hours off. All that is needed is three AA batteries, which are not included in the purchase.
