Walmart is a treasure trove of fall essentials – shop our style editor's top 16 picks

When the calendar hits September 22, I transform into a homebody. My summer of busy travel, outdoor activities, and hours spent by the pool are replaced with cozy nights in, home-cooked meals, and curling up with a good book. This transition doesn't happen overnight – there are products I need to prepare for it, and Walmart is my favorite place to get all the essentials. The retailer's wide range of products hits every category I'm looking to shop, from kitchen essentials and cozy living room finds to fall decor that will suit any space.

For the kitchen, I want to bring in warmer design elements with gold flatware and tortoiseshell-patterned glasses; get in the Halloween spirit with the cutest ghost mug you've ever seen; and streamline my dinners with a handy slow cooker. Think of how many homemade soups I can prepare with little effort – it's the easiest cooking hack I know. For my living room and bedroom, I'm replacing my summer throw pillows with rust-colored options from Beautiful by Drew Barrymore and amping up the coziness with lanterns, candles, and a new rug. Can you envision a dreamier setup for reading a new book? Just throw in a cup of tea in the ghost mug and the fall vibes will be immaculate.

Though this looks like a long list of items, shopping for them is easier than you think. Walmart is the definition of a one-stop shop, with everything you could want at your fingertips. Its selection of exclusive brands like Beautiful By Drew Barrymore and The Pioneer Woman provide a wide range of aesthetics and design styles to match anyone's personal taste. Whether your home leans more classic, romantic, farmhouse, or modern, there is something for you here. Keep scrolling to shop my favorite fall essentials from Walmart.