Want a cozy corner at home? Here are some budget-friendly picks

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Check out these comfort-curated picks for your cozy corner as Anko opens its biggest store in TriNoma

MANILA, Philippines — The rainy season invites a slower pace — days spent indoors, curled up with a book, or savoring a warm drink in your favorite corner of the house. Whether it’s a quiet reading nook, a kitchen filled with the smell of comfort food, or a makeshift workspace turned cozy retreat, these personal spaces offer calm amid the everyday rush.

Anko, an Australian home and lifestyle brand, recognizes this need for a “special place” at home and supports the idea of creating personal safe spaces as a retreat from the constant demands of modern life — a brief escape from reality. 

The store, which opened its third and largest branch in the Philippines at the ground floor of TriNoma Mall in Quezon City, offers several budget-friendly picks — ranging from P150 to P2,000+ — to build your own cozy corner.

Staying true to its “comfort made simple” approach, the brand offers minimalist aesthetic items meant to help shoppers create functional, comfortable spaces. These include neutral-toned cushions, minimalist baskets and trays, wooden side tables, collapsible storage bins, quirky décor, scented candles, and ambient lighting.

Whether you’re working with a small nook or revamping an entire room, here are a few pieces you can find at Anko Trinoma to help build a space that’s calm, comfortable, and completely yours.

Side tables , trays

Keep essentials within arm’s reach. Whether it’s your favorite book, a warm mug, or a scented candle, a compact side table or stylish tray helps keep your cozy zone clutter-free and functional.

Here are some good finds:

Cushions

Layer on the comfort. Cushions are perfect for curling up during siesta time, so look for plush, mix-and-match options to instantly warm up the space.

Some affordable picks at the TriNoma branch:

Personal touch 

Make the space truly yours — add framed photos, customized art pieces, toys, hobby materials, or a quirky décor that reflects your personality and brings a smile every time you see it.

 Scents, mood lighting

Set the tone with soft lighting and calming scents. From warm lamps and fairy lights to your favorite scented candles, the right glow and fragrance transforms your corner into a calming, feel-good inviting retreat.

Check out more cozy corner inspirations:

Anko shoppers can share how they’ve styled their spaces through the Ko Creators Program, a new feature on the Anko Club app that highlights user-submitted photos and ideas from the community. The app also gives users access to upcoming workshops, member-only offers, and a free eco bag with any in-store purchase until July 31.

Beyond its wider array of stylish yet practical finds, the TriNoma branch also features something new: an activation area where shoppers can join styling demos and hands-on workshops — a space meant to help people see how some store items can work in their own homes. – Rappler.com

Blaise Rellata is a Rappler intern from Mapua University.