I’m Refreshing My Small Apartment with These Under-$40 Walmart Finds That Look More Expensive Than They Are

Mar. 15, 2025

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It’s officially that time of year when I’m holed up in my apartment to stay out of the bitterwinter cold— and it’s in these homebody days that Ireassess my small apartmentand 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 toWalmart’s moody winter home collectionto 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

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$38 at Walmart

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 fromDrew Barrymore’s exclusive Walmart home collectionhas 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

$43$30 at Walmart

$24 at Walmart

Better Homes & Gardens Solid Velvet Plush Throw

$15 at Walmart

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 asjade green,indigo blue, andwarm 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 fromWalmart’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

$5 at Walmart

Better Homes & Gardens Green Translucent Tabletop Vase

Better Homes & Gardens 7.8-inch Iron Taper Candle Holder

$10 at Walmart

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