Moving In? 7 Affordable Finds to Make Your New Space Feel Like Home

Whether you’re moving into a new apartment for the first time, buying homes, or even getting ready to live in a college dorm, there are some essentials you can’t go without—even for a couple of days. These items can easily slip your mind while you’re busy with the million other stressful to-dos that come with moving, but you’ll definitely miss them as soon as you realize they aren’t there.

Get ahead of your move by purchasing these affordable items from our Better Homes & Gardens collection at Walmart. They’re guaranteed to help you feel like you have your space put together (even when there are still piles of moving boxes everywhere).

Freestanding Garment Ironing & Steamer Board

An ironing board is one of those must-haves that you don’t think about until it’s too late. Whether you need to steam your clothes ahead of a major event or are just sick of pulling wrinkled clothes out of moving boxes, our Ironing and Steamer Board is easy to use and multi-functional.

It lays flat for traditional ironing and can stand up to become a steam board. The 100% cotton cover is the ideal surface to smooth out even your most delicate clothes, and the board also features a steel mesh top that helps steam flow for even more effective wrinkle removal.

Rubber Non-Slip Hangers

With a new place comes a new closet layout. This means that you’ll likely be changing out which clothes are hung up and which aren’t—so don’t show up without a few extra sets of hangers. Our Non-Slip Hangers keep your clothes hung up without anything falling down on you. The hangers feature a 360-degree swivel neck, so that you can easily pull out and rearrange your items. Each hanger is completely flat on the sides, so you’ll have even more storage space to work with.

Sawyer 12-Piece Stoneware Dinnerware Set

There’s no need to pull out the disposable dinnerware during your housewarming party. Our 12-Piece Stoneware Dinnerware Set has four matching dinner plates, salad plates, and cereal bowls, available in your choice of cream or gray. Delicate ribbed edges line the rims for a vintage-inspired touch. You can purchase it as-is or in a set of two, giving you eight of each item if you plan on having extra guests.

20-Piece Flatware Set

If you’re lacking utensils, our 20-Piece Flatware Set will start you off right. Sometimes, even existing utensils can go missing during a move—so it’s a smart idea to have another matching set on hand. Available in gold, black, and satin finishes, this stainless steel flatware set comes with four dinner forks, four salad forks, four dinner spoons, four teaspoons, and four dinner knives. 

Elmley Pot Holder & Mini Mitt Set

A pot holder will help you start using your new kitchen a little faster, and the Elmley 2-Piece Set is made of 100% cotton. The pot holder features a honeycomb silicone grip that makes it easy to hold any kitchen tool, while the mini mitt has a full-hand grip for extra protection while handling hot food. Both items come with a small hook so you can hang them up for easy storage.

2-Wick Frosted Jar Candle

Moving into a new place can sometimes leave you with smells you’d rather not have taking up residence. Freshen things up with a Frosted Jar Candle—there are 15 different scents to choose from, and you can also grab a multipack of two or four candles to stock up. Scents like Lemon Balm & Cedar or Coastal Cove will have your place smelling clean and breezy in no time.

PowerLoft AIRRICH® Cotton 6-Piece Bath Towel Set

Give your primary or guest bathroom fresh, cozy towels with our 6-Piece Bath Towel Set. It includes two bath towels, two hand towels, and two washcloths. The super-absorbent cotton is made with quick-dry technology, and they're also designed to be lint-free and completely fade-resistant. Pick from 10 colors with total reassurance that the color will stay vibrant.

The little things can really help you feel like you have your life together in a new space. Here are a few more essentials to make sure you have on your checklist before you move.

All of these items and more can be found in our Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart collection, available to purchase on Walmart’s website or in select Walmart stores.