Martin Cooper

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. When you think about it, the kitchen has more potential for waste than any other area in the home. It’s where the majority of your appliances run. It’s where you cook and generate food waste. And it’s where you run water almost constantly, between the faucet, the dishwasher and any icemakers. So if you want to have a more eco-friendly home, the place to start is in making a sustainable kitchen. As far as costs go, you could be looking at hundreds to thousands of dollars if it’s time to get more sustainable appliances. Or simple measures like labeling food by date so it doesn’t go bad can be basically free. Planning and implementing more sustainable measures in your kitchen can also take as little as a weekend. So whether you’re ready for a complete appliance overhaul or looking for easier ways to be less wasteful, below are some tips for a sustainable

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. One hallmark of traditional zen spaces is that they tend to be dominated by neutral and earthy colors, especially beiges and browns. More contemporary zen styles may veer towards white and black color schemes. Since zen is all about relaxation, the soothing tones of neutral colors typically dominate. Zen also makes use of natural textures like rock gardens, stonework and natural bamboo, which all feature soothing neutral colors. But what if you like a relaxing zen sensibility and bold color? It turns out the two can fit together just fine. Take a look below to check out how to work with the colorful zen trend. Natural textures can have some bold colorings, as you can see in the Bartram Coral Sculpture . Image courtesy of Wayfair . Colorful natural textures As mentioned above, zen is all about natural textures , meaning the color scheme will tend

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. H&M took our love of boho chic next-level for summer with their latest summer home collection. Called H&M Summer Stories , the campaign was shot in a riad in Marrakech, Morocco. The pieces are the perfect mix of tropical patterns, modern yet exotic textures and vibrant, on-trend colors. Here are some of the H&M Summer Stories pieces so you can shop the look: Layers of florals accented with vibrant pinks and crisp whites will freshen up your bedroom for summer. All images courtesy of  H&M . Create a cozy summer nook by adding a seat cushion and throw pillows to a bench. Low-maintenance potted plants like succulents and cacti, displayed in textured pots , add to the bohemian chic feel. Layers of tropical prints in turquoise and fuchsia with gold accents create an elegant al fresco dining setting.