It’s officially that time of year when I’m holed up in my apartment to stay out of the bitter winter cold — and it’s in these homebody days that I reassess my small apartment and have the sudden urge to change everything.
Since pricey West Elm and Arhaus decor that my heart yearns for is out of my budget, I’ve taken to Walmart’s moody winter home collection to find the pieces that will elevate my small space without emptying my wallet. Filled with plush, jewel-toned throw pillows, ornate wall mirrors, and $5 incense burners, these affordable picks are some of the easiest to add to any space — and all of my favorites are less than $40.
Best Under-$40 Walmart Home Finds
Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 19-inch Gold Metal Table Lamp
As a renter, I can’t do much about the lighting that came with my apartment, but I can warm up my space with an elegant desk lamp instead of my overhead light. This slender, gold lamp from Drew Barrymore’s exclusive Walmart home collection has a sleek base and delicate glass petal-shaped shade, making it both a light source and focal point in any room. Shoppers were impressed with the lamp’s high quality despite its low price and how bright it is thanks to its high wattage compatibility.
My Texas House Stacy 3-Piece Floral Velvet Comforter Set
A good comforter set for $30 is practically unheard of, but heaps of reviewers had nothing but five-star praise for this vintage-inspired comforter set. It has ultra-soft velvet fabric and a delicate floral pattern that makes it look far more expensive than it is. One shopper was pleased by how well the fabric washed and dried, noting that it kept its shape and quality despite several tumbles due to excess pet hair. You can nab the comforter and two pillow shams in green and white (both detailed with interlacing wildflowers) in full/queen and king sizes.
Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Round Pleated Velvet Decorative Pillow
Adding throw pillows to couches and accent chairs is one of the easiest ways to zhuzh up my space. This wine-red pleated pillow from Beautiful by Drew Barrymore is made from soft velvet fabric and is small enough to fit nicely next to a Euro sham or sit in an armchair. Customers say that it strikes the ideal balance between firm and squishy (great for long movie marathons on the couch) and adds a warm, vintage touch.
Better Homes & Gardens Solid Velvet Plush Throw
I’m also grabbing velvet blankets to go with the throw pillows. This one from Better Homes & Gardens is a shopper-favorite thanks to its ultra-soft, warm fabric that is perfect for snuggling up in. Shoppers loved the assortment of winter colors that this throw comes in, such as jade green, indigo blue, and warm copper, all which will add a vibrant pop to my space while also being a go-to movie-watching blanket.
But my shopping cart is still piled high with wintry decor finds under $40 from Walmart’s moody home edit. Keep scrolling for the picks I’m eyeing from $5 to turn my small space into a sophisticated winter wonderland.
Better Homes & Gardens Ceramic Flower Incense Burner
Better Homes & Gardens Green Translucent Tabletop Vase
Better Homes & Gardens 7.8-inch Iron Taper Candle Holder
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