Some sales kick down your door with confetti cannons and a countdown clock. This one? It’s more of a “blink and you’ll miss it” situationquiet markdowns hiding in plain sight, just waiting to upgrade your living room while you’re busy shopping for paper plates and burger buns.
Labor Day is basically the unofficial “reset button” for your home: summer winds down, routines crank back up, and suddenly your wobbly coffee table feels personally offensive. The good news: Walmart’s Labor Day discounts tend to land right when you’re ready to swap “good enough” furniture for “wow, who lives here?” furniturewithout paying “I guess I’m eating instant noodles for a month” prices.
Below, you’ll find 30 favorite pieces from our Walmart line that are worth pouncing onspanning outdoor seating, living room staples, storage heroes, and a few small-but-mighty decor upgrades. Prices and availability can change fast during holiday events, so think of this as your curated hit list (not a promise that the universe will hold your cart items for you).
Why Labor Day is a sneaky-good time to buy furniture
Labor Day weekend sits in that sweet spot where retailers are eager to clear seasonal inventory and make room for fall updates. Translation: you can often score solid discounts on big-ticket items (sofas, beds, dining sets) and outdoor pieces before the season fully turns. It’s one of the more consistent “deal windows” of the year if you want savings without waiting for Black Friday chaos.
Also: furniture shopping is rarely just one purchase. A new sofa leads to a rug, which leads to side tables, which leads to “Wait… do we need better lighting?” Labor Day sales can help you build an entire room in layersstarting with the anchor piece, then adding the supporting cast while prices are friendlier.
What makes our Walmart furniture line a smart buy
Our Walmart-exclusive line is built around a simple idea: make trendy, livable design feel attainable. You’ll see lots of clean silhouettes, warm wood tones, cozy textures (hello, bouclé), and storage-forward pieces that don’t scream “I am here to hold your clutter.” The goal is furniture that looks pulled together, functions in real homes, and won’t punish your budget for daring to want something cute.
Even better? Many pieces are designed to mix and match across stylesmodern farmhouse, soft modern, a little mid-century, a little “I saw this in a boutique hotel lobby.” That means you can buy one item now and still have it make sense when you inevitably redecorate again after watching one home makeover video too many.
Shop 30 favorite Labor Day picks from our Walmart line
Shopping tip: If you’re deciding between two sizes or colors, check your space first and your heart second. Your heart says “cream sofa.” Your life says “kids + dog + salsa night.”
10 Outdoor favorites (patio, porch, backyard hangout)
- Better Homes & Gardens Bellamy Round Wicker Outdoor Egg Chair A statement seat that turns any corner into a “reading outside” fantasy. Sale: $187 (was $247).
- Better Homes & Gardens Davenport Outdoor Patio Rectangular Steel Console Table Slim, practical, and perfect behind a sofa or along a wall for plants and drinks. Sale: $98 (was $297).
- Better Homes & Gardens Willow Sage Steel Wicker Outdoor Egg Chair Similar cozy vibe, slightly different looklike choosing between two great desserts. Sale: $197 (was $297).
- Better Homes & Gardens Lilah Outdoor Wicker Loveseat Compact porch seating that feels welcoming without swallowing your whole deck. Sale: $147 (was $187).
- Better Homes & Gardens Tarren 5-Piece High Dining Set Great for smaller patios where you still want a “we host now” setup. Sale: $298 (was $397).
- Better Homes & Gardens River Oaks 30" Square Tile Top Gas Fire Pit Table A fire pit that multitasks like a champ and extends your outdoor season. Sale: $148 (was $198).
- Better Homes & Gardens Paige 27-Inch Round Outdoor Tile Top Bistro Table Two coffees, one pastry, zero regrets. Sale: $98 (was $199).
- Better Homes & Gardens Tarren Wicker Outdoor Accent Chair with Cushions Easy extra seating that looks intentional, not like you dragged it from the garage. Sale: $198 (was $298).
- Better Homes & Gardens Ellington 7-Piece Upholstered Sling Outdoor Dining Set Big “family dinner outside” energy, with serious savings. Sale: $547 (was $1,083).
- Better Homes & Gardens Lilah 2-Pack Outdoor Wicker Lounge Chairs Matching lounge chairs instantly make your patio feel designed. Sale: $227 (was $279).
10 Furniture favorites (living room, dining, bedroom, storage)
- Better Homes & Gardens Ezra Accent Chair Clean lines, comfy seat, and a style that plays well with almost anything. Sale: $118 (was $154).
- Better Homes & Gardens Juliet Arch Accent Cabinet A best-seller for a reason: pretty, practical storage with serious “designer” vibes. Sale: $298 (was $348).
- Better Homes & Gardens by Dave & Jenny Marrs Aster Bar Cabinet with Drawer A small-space entertaining hero: bottles, glassware, and the ability to hide chaos quickly. Sale: $149 (was $266).
- Better Homes & Gardens Modern Farmhouse Queen-Size Platform Bed An easy bedroom upgrade that can make your whole space feel calmer. Sale: $298 (was $349).
- Better Homes & Gardens Colton 44-Inch Upholstered Accent Bench Entryway, end-of-bed, or “where do we toss the throw blankets” bench. Sale: $79 (was $88).
- Better Homes & Gardens Austen 5-Piece Counter Height Dining Set Great for apartments, breakfast nooks, or anyone tired of eating over the sink. Sale: $149 (was $262).
- Better Homes & Gardens 9-Cube Storage Organizer The organizer that can tame toys, books, baskets, and all the stuff that multiplies overnight. Sale: $69 (was $78).
- Better Homes & Gardens Oxford Square TV Stand Streamlined storage that doesn’t look like an afterthought. Sale: $125 (was $179).
- Better Homes & Gardens Wyatt Velvet Sofa Velvet can read “fancy” without being fussyand this one brings bold personality fast. Sale: $294 (was $328).
- Better Homes & Gardens 6-Cube Storage Organizer A smaller footprint with the same clutter-fighting energy. Sale: $58 (was $65).
10 Decor favorites (small upgrades, big payoff)
- Better Homes & Gardens Full/Queen-Size Tencel Quilt Light, breathable, and polished enough to look “hotel” even on laundry day. Sale: $44 (was $55).
- Better Homes & Gardens 13-Ounce Cashmere Teak Scented Wooden Wick Jar Candle The quickest way to make your home feel expensive: smell. Sale: $11 (was $13).
- Better Homes & Gardens Full/Queen-Size Linen Blend Quilt Neutral, textured, and easy to style year-round. Sale: $44 (was $55).
- Better Homes & Gardens Teal Medallion 12-Piece Stoneware Dinnerware Set A full set that upgrades weeknight leftovers instantly. Sale: $15 (was $35).
- Better Homes & Gardens 10-Inch Green Painted Glass Vase A pop of color that makes a shelf look curated in five seconds. Sale: $13 (was $15).
- Better Homes & Gardens Vanilla White Rectangle Galvanized Steel Bed Serving Tray Breakfast in bed, laptop in bed, snacks in bed… you get it. Sale: $15 (was $23).
- Better Homes & Gardens 4.72-Inch Artificial Succulent Plant in Stone Pot Plant-parent vibes without the plant-parent stress. Sale: $8 (was $12).
- Better Homes & Gardens 2-Pack Half-Size Fabric Storage Bin The secret to “tidy” is having a place to throw things. Sale: $6 (was $7).
- Better Homes & Gardens 9-Inch Artificial Boxwood Plant in White Planter Box Perfect for mantels, entry tables, or “this corner feels sad” situations. Sale: $10 (was $15).
- Better Homes & Gardens New 8 in Sage Vintage Table Fan with Oscillation Cute, functional, and surprisingly mood-boosting for a desktop or nightstand. Sale: $23 (was $28).
How to shop smarter (so your new furniture actually works in real life)
1) Measure like you mean it
The biggest furniture heartbreak is not “it’s not comfy.” It’s “it doesn’t fit through the doorway.” Measure your space (width, depth, height), then measure the path into the spacedoorways, hallways, stair turns, elevator corners. If you’re buying a sofa, pay attention to the delivery route as much as the final landing spot.
2) Check delivery and assembly details before you fall in love
Large items can ship differently (and arrive on different timelines) than smaller decor. Look for notes like “ships in multiple boxes” or “requires assembly.” If a piece is going upstairs, think ahead: do you have help, tools, time, and the patience of a saint?
3) Understand returns (future you will say thank you)
Walmart generally offers a return window for most items, but exceptions exist, and marketplace items can have their own rules. Furniture that requires assembly may need to be disassembled and repackaged for returns. Before you build anything, save the packaging for a bitjust in case your living room and that sofa decide they’re not compatible after all.
Styling shortcuts: make affordable pieces look custom
- Repeat one material across the room. For example: warm wood tones in the TV stand + a tray + picture frames creates a cohesive look without buying a “matching set.”
- Add texture to balance clean lines. If you go modern (Ezra chair, Juliet cabinet), layer in a quilt, a candle, and a woven basket so the room feels cozy, not clinical.
- Use “intentional clutter.” A vase, a small plant, and two stacked books can make a surface feel styled. Everything else? Put it in the storage bins and call it “minimalism.”
- Anchor with lighting and scent. A small fan, a candle, or a soft quilt can change the vibe instantlyeven before your big furniture arrives.
Conclusion: build a home you actually want to hang out in
Labor Day deals are great, but the real win is choosing pieces you’ll still like when the sale ends and normal life resumes. Start with the anchors (sofa, bed, cabinet), then layer in the practical stuff (storage, dining), and finish with the fun touches (quilt, vase, candle). If you do it in that order, your home will look more intentionaland your bank account will feel less attacked.
Final nudge: if you’re on the fence, prioritize the pieces that solve a daily problem (storage you’ll use, seating you’ll sit in, a bed you’ll sleep on). Pretty is great. Pretty and useful is elite.
Bonus: Real-life experiences shopping our Walmart line during Labor Day (the stuff nobody puts on the product page)
If you’ve ever shopped a holiday furniture sale, you know the emotional arc is basically a three-act play: excitement, overthinking, then triumphant “I got the last one!” energy. Labor Day is especially funny because it’s not as loud as Black Friday, which means deals can feel oddly… peaceful. You’re scrolling with a cup of coffee, not elbowing strangers for a cart. It’s the rare shopping moment where you can still pretend you’re a calm, rational adult.
One of the most common experiences people have with our line is the “wow, this looks nicer in person” momentespecially with pieces that have shape or texture, like arched cabinets or upholstered seating. Photos are helpful, sure, but curved edges and tactile fabrics tend to read more elevated when they’re actually in your space. That’s why crowd favorites like an accent cabinet can be such a satisfying win: it’s functional storage, but it also instantly changes the room’s architecture. Suddenly your wall isn’t just a wallit’s a moment.
Another real-world pattern: shoppers often build rooms backwards. They’ll start with the little decor items because they’re inexpensive and instantly gratifying (hello, vase and candle), then realize they still hate their saggy couch. The better approachlearned the hard way by basically everyoneis to pick one “anchor” you’ll live with daily, then use smaller pieces to support it. For example, grab the TV stand or cabinet first, then add bins for what needs hiding, then finish with the dinnerware set that makes takeout feel like an event. It’s not glamorous, but it works.
Assembly is also a shared bonding experience (for better or worse). The best advice people pass around: don’t start building at 10 p.m. and assume it’ll be a “quick project.” Set yourself up like you’re hosting a tiny construction showclear the floor, open the boxes neatly, keep the hardware in a bowl, and use the right tools. If you’re assembling a larger piece, having a second person isn’t just helpful; it’s sanity insurance. Also, take a minute to admire your progress mid-way. It’s basically free motivation.
Styling experiences tend to follow a predictable path too: the room looks “off” at first, then you realize it’s missing softness and repetition. A sofa and TV stand can feel bare until you add a quilt, a tray, a plant, and something with scent. People are always surprised how far those small touches go. A candle on a side table doesn’t just smell goodit signals “this space is finished.” And a quilt is the unsung hero of making furniture feel lived-in rather than staged.
Finally, the most satisfying Labor Day experience is the “future me will be thrilled” purchaseusually a storage piece. It’s not flashy, but it’s the one you’ll appreciate every single day when your home stays calmer. The cube organizers and bins are classic examples: they don’t just organize stuff, they reduce the visual noise that makes a room feel messy even when it’s technically clean. If you’ve ever done a frantic five-minute tidy before guests arrive, you already know: storage is not boring. Storage is power.
