Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Segment Information) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013	Aug. 04, 2013	May 05, 2013	Feb. 03, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012	Jul. 29, 2012	Apr. 29, 2012	Feb. 02, 2014		Feb. 03, 2013		Jan. 29, 2012
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales	$ 17,696,000,000	$ 19,470,000,000	$ 22,522,000,000	$ 19,124,000,000	$ 18,246,000,000	$ 18,130,000,000	$ 20,570,000,000	$ 17,808,000,000	$ 78,812,000,000	[1]	$ 74,754,000,000	[1]	$ 70,395,000,000	[1]
% of Net Sales									100.00%		100.00%		100.00%
Kitchen [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									7,978,000,000		7,022,000,000		6,609,000,000
% of Net Sales									10.10%		9.40%		9.40%
Indoor Garden [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									7,072,000,000		6,699,000,000		6,292,000,000
% of Net Sales									9.00%		9.00%		8.90%
Paint [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									7,026,000,000		6,764,000,000		6,278,000,000
% of Net Sales									8.90%		9.00%		8.90%
Outdoor Garden [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									6,094,000,000		5,904,000,000		5,615,000,000
% of Net Sales									7.70%		7.90%		8.00%
Lumber [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									5,814,000,000		5,454,000,000		4,934,000,000
% of Net Sales									7.40%		7.30%		7.00%
Flooring [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									5,734,000,000		5,469,000,000		5,167,000,000
% of Net Sales									7.30%		7.30%		7.30%
Building Materials [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									5,729,000,000		5,594,000,000		5,694,000,000
% of Net Sales									7.30%		7.50%		8.10%
Plumbing [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									5,437,000,000		5,126,000,000		4,887,000,000
% of Net Sales									6.90%		6.90%		6.90%
Electrical [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									5,364,000,000		5,039,000,000		4,582,000,000
% of Net Sales									6.80%		6.70%		6.50%
Tools [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									5,039,000,000		4,795,000,000		4,441,000,000
% of Net Sales									6.40%		6.40%		6.30%
Hardware [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									4,718,000,000		4,580,000,000		4,325,000,000
% of Net Sales									6.00%		6.10%		6.10%
Millwork [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									4,386,000,000		4,281,000,000		4,142,000,000
% of Net Sales									5.60%		5.70%		5.90%
Bath [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									3,706,000,000		3,552,000,000		3,309,000,000
% of Net Sales									4.70%		4.80%		4.70%
Lighting [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									2,369,000,000		2,250,000,000		2,092,000,000
% of Net Sales									3.00%		3.00%		3.00%
Decor [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									2,346,000,000		2,225,000,000		2,028,000,000
% of Net Sales									3.00%		3.00%		2.90%
Outside United States [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Net Sales									8,500,000,000		8,400,000,000		8,000,000,000
Long-Lived Assets	$ 2,900,000,000				$ 3,100,000,000				$ 2,900,000,000		$ 3,100,000,000

[1] Fiscal years ended February 2, 2014 and January 29, 2012 include 52 weeks. Fiscal year ended February 3, 2013 includes 53 weeks.