8 Home Goods Every First-Time Homeowner Needs To Get at Costco

Buying a house is an exciting time. But you may be strapped for cash after shelling out for your down payment, closing costs, and even moving expenses.

How can you furnish and outfit your new home on a budget? Enter: Costco to the rescue. The wholesale club offers everything from home appliances to living room sofas, cleaning goods, and more. If you already have a membership, you can put that $60 fee towards items you need for your home.

But even if you aren’t already a member, if you have a Costco location near your new home, you’ll find it’s worth the price. You can start saving money on day one by stocking up on household essentials and home décor you’ll need. And don’t forget to fill up that rental moving van with Costco fuel, which typically runs 20 to 50 cents cheaper than other gas stations.

There’s nothing like stepping out of the shower and sinking into a soft memory foam bath mat. The Mineral Spring Cotton Memory Foam 2-piece bath mat set offers a matching look in front of your sink and bathtub, featuring mats in 17- X 24-inch and 21- x 34-inch designs. At just $30 for both, these bath mats are high-quality and affordable. Choose from a variety of colors to match your décor.

Every home needs blankets and throws for the bedrooms, living room, and family space. This Seasons Collection down alternative blanket in your choice of four trendy patterns with a solid-color reverse side to change the look of any bedroom in seconds. It’s ideal for year-round comfort, combining a lightweight design with warmth thanks to the alternative downfill.  Grab it for $15.99 now through July 21, 2024.

A new home is also a good excuse to buy new pillows for every bedroom. The Sealy Sterling Collection Down-Alternative Pillow 2-pack is selling for under $25 this month. The pillow includes shapeable, hypoallergenic fill inside a moisture-wicking cotton cover to keep you cool.

You don’t have to move into your new kitchen with the same old cookware from your apartment. At less than $200 for 12 pieces, you can afford to splurge on this Tramontina tri-ply Stainless Steel Cookware set. The set includes two saute pans (8 and 10 inches), a 3-quart covered saute pan, two covered sauce pans, a 5-quart covered Dutch oven, and an 8-court covered stock pot for all your cooking needs.

Throughout June, Costco members can save $70 to $140 on various Dyson vacuums. These top-rated vacuums are designed for power and smooth navigation. For instance, the Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal + Cordless Vacuum can deep clean your entire home with 60 minutes of run-time between charges. Members pay just $400 online through July 21.

After you’ve vacuumed every corner of your new home’s floors, you can make the space your own with this stylish Thomasville area rug. Choose from Blue, Gray, or Black, in sizes ranging from 2’2″ by 8′ up to 7′, 10″ by 10′, in prices from $80 up to $254 for the larger size. These rugs are ideal for a living room, dining room, entryway, or high-traffic hallways, but they are as durable as they are eye-catching.

While you won’t find the largest collection of plants at Costco compared to a local garden shop or even Home Depot, you will find excellent quality at low prices. Spruce up your new space with indoor plants, like this five-stem bamboo in a decorative pot, for just $22.99 at Costco.

The National Fire Protection Association requires that every home in the U.S. has smoke alarms inside and outside the doors of every bedroom, as well as at least one alarm on each level of the home. Your homeowners’ insurance policy may also mandate smoke alarms.

Stock up on these First Alert Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms in 2 packs at Costco for just $54.99 through July 21, 2024. Costco has a limit of 10 packs per member, but 20 alarms should be enough to outfit most homes.