COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended				24 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	May 31, 2012	Jun. 20, 2012 Waterworks item	Jan. 30, 2011 Home Depot IRS
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Purchase obligations due during fiscal 2014	$ 691
Commitments and contingencies
Cash refunds received					354
Cash refunds challenged by IRS		131	299
Reduction in amount of cash refunds the IRS is challenging		168
Income tax examination, interest expense	20
Contingent increase in deferred tax asset before valuation allowance	63
Aggregate range of potential loss, minimum	0
Aggregate range of potential loss, maximum	$ 15
Number of branches where the government executed search warrants				2