Mindanao Ledger

Home trends get an affordable twist with Anko’s latest Home collection

From social media-inspired décor to timeless home essentials, Australian home and lifestyle brand Anko is making it easier for Filipinos to embrace today’s biggest interior trends without overspending. Its newest Home collection combines globally inspired designs with practical everyday pieces that allow shoppers to create inviting spaces filled with personality.

The collection officially rolls out beginning Friday, July 30 at TriNoma, Glorietta 2, Alabang Town Center, Ayala Malls Feliz, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, and Gateway Mall 1, while selected items are already available in stores.

Curated by Anko’s in-house design and buying team in Melbourne, the collection celebrates homes that reflect individual style while remaining functional for everyday life. Instead of encouraging complete makeovers, the range focuses on thoughtful additions that easily blend into existing interiors.

“We’re seeing homeowners want two things at once — spaces that feel personal, and spaces that feel calm,” said Siri Thanissorn, Anko Living Home Design Manager. “This collection brings both to life through warm colors, layered textures, and soft, sculptural forms, and because a beautiful home isn’t about spending more, every piece is designed to be useful, easy to style, and easy to afford.”

The collection draws inspiration from three design trends shaping homes around the world today.

The first is Playful Pattern Layering, where stripes, gingham, and vibrant colors breathe new life into living spaces. Decorative accents like the Blue Stripe Dinner Plates or Bowls (₱90), Bow Cushions in Blue, Mocha and Pesto (₱400), and Pink Stripe Box (₱400) make it easy to experiment with bold combinations.

“Playful pattern layering is about having the freedom to mix colours and prints in a way that feels natural. We wanted to create a collection that makes those trends accessible through well-designed products at everyday affordable prices,” she said.

The second trend embraces the Return of Warm Tones, introducing chocolate brown as a modern neutral complemented by calming sage greens and blush pinks.

“Rich, earthy tones like chocolate brown and soft greens bring an instant sense of calm indoors,” she highlighted. “They act as a visual cooling effect against the Manila heat, making your home feel like a breezy, serene oasis the second you step inside.”

The palette comes together through products such as the Mocha and Pesto Bow Cushions (₱400), Rustica Dinner Plates and Bowls (₱200), and Chevron Bath Towels (₱495).

Rounding out the collection is Quiet Luxury, where sculptural ceramics, marble-inspired finishes, and curved silhouettes create understated sophistication.

“True luxury is about the feeling a beautifully crafted piece brings to your space,” Siri added. “By layering soft curves with organic, tactile materials like marble and ceramic, anyone can easily create a sophisticated sanctuary right at home.”

Featured pieces include the Green Twist Edge Decor Tray (₱450), Textured Wavy Ceramic Vase (₱650), Amber Woods Ribbed Glass Candle (₱350), Chrome Amiri Lamp (₱790), and Goldie Rechargeable Wall Sconce (₱1,500).

The Home collection also features practical kitchen essentials including Mini Frypans (₱390), Pink Mesh Basket (₱350), Potato Chip, Heart Cake, French Fries and Pancake Candles (₱580), and the popular Fruit and Flower Mugs starting at ₱200, which have already prompted shelf restocks.

For shoppers decorating on a budget, Anko also offers Linear Creates, 4 Pack Fruit Napkins, and Succulent in Wavy Pot for ₱300 each.

“You don’t have to spend more to add personality to your home,” said Siri. “Each piece is intentionally designed to layer effortlessly into existing spaces, making it easy for customers to refresh rather than replace.”