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If you’re thinking about doing a little bit of home improvement, you may be considering adding a copper sink to your kitchen or bathroom. Naturally, you’re probably wondering if it is worth the expense. The answer is unequivocally yes. Copper sinks can not only add value to your home but also enhance your interior decor in such a way as to delight you and your family for years and years to come.

A beautiful, natural, superior material, copper has been used for thousands of years thanks to its ease of transformation, durability and attractive finish that ages over time. A signature patina is what makes every hand-hammered copper product we make unique. Whether it’s a tabletop, sink, bathtub or other home accessories, no two pieces will ever be identical.

You’ve chosen a beautiful copper sink for your kitchen or bathroom and the cabinet to go with it. You picked out the counter top and decided on the faucet. You’re ready to install it all, right? Wrong! You still need to pick the right drain. While standard plumbing will work with a copper sink, installing a sink drain in unattractive steel in your copper sink would be such a shame. It wouldn’t look right, but it also comes with a risk of galvanic corrosion between the different metals over time.

If you’re looking for something a bit different, a copper apron front sink can be a unique and dramatic option for your bathroom. Typically reserved for kitchens, an apron front sink can work equally as well in a bathroom.

Technically speaking, most styles of faucets will work for your copper tub. It would be a shame to install a drop-in tub and hide the beauty of the copper exterior, so our copper tubs are of the free-standing style. Faucets are installed separately, so depending on the space you have available and the layout of your bathroom, you can opt for floor-mounted or wall-mounted faucets.

If you’re the owner of a contemporary home, you’ll be glad to learn that we also have many different copper kitchen products and items that work well in a more modern setting. You get the best of both worlds: the warmth and beauty of traditional copper with the drama and excitement of contemporary style.

A copper range hood is bound to become the focal point of your kitchen. If you already have some copper touches or installations, consider choosing a similar patina for your range hood. While you can mix and match different coppers for a unique look, many of our customers prefer the clean and harmonious appeal of matched copper elements.

When mixing with copper elements, things get even trickier. Copper is such a dramatic and eye-catching material that it quickly overpowers other metals. The key to decorating your home with a mix of copper and other metals is to pair them with similar styles and tones and to have just the right amount.

When it’s time to design a new kitchen or remodel your old one, it can be hard to know where to start. Do you select your wall and floor colors first? Your kitchen cabinets and countertops? What if you started with your sink?

A copper sink can be added to almost any existing bathroom, but if you’re looking to install a new bathroom or fully renovate your existing one, it’s the perfect time to include a beautiful copper sink. The elegance and patina of a custom copper bathroom sink make it a natural focal point and can anchor your entire room. Do yourself a favor and take out a blank sheet of paper when redesigning your bathroom. We suggest you start by showing your copper sink.