In the Kitchen
The kitchen is one of the most popular places to make use of copper, not just in the permanent design elements but also in pans and other kitchen utensils. Sinks and faucets are the perfect places to start for many people when they're considering the use of copper in their kitchen. Not only does the antimicrobial copper help to keep the area clean but copper can also be used for different styles and shapes. A choice of colors and patinas means you can get the perfect finish. A matching copper range hood can tie your kitchen together, whether you want a few copper touches or you want to go all-out with a luxurious copper theme.
Copper splashbacks are another option for an eye-catching feature in the kitchen. Copper can be a good choice to surround your ductless range cooker or perhaps even your kitchen fireplace. The warm and bright color is perfect for a family kitchen or a design-led kitchen with some standout features. Choose one wall to give a copper focus, or add small copper touches around your kitchen.
In the Bathroom
Bathroom hardware is a simple place to start if you want to make use of copper. A mini bathroom renovation could consist of replacing your faucets, door handles, or drawer pulls and cabinet handles. Or, if you wanted to go further, copper sinks and bathtubs can give a dramatic effect on both big and small bathrooms. Copper can be used heavily in the bathroom, although it's equally eye-catching when used as detailing or to add a few finishing touches. When you want to create a warm bathroom where you can really relax, copper is the way to go. It combines well with both light colors and darker shades, depending on what type of atmosphere you want to create in your bathroom.
Pure copper is luxurious, comfortable to work with, and an increasingly-popular metal that is already used for many applications in the home. Over time, copper will naturally darken or develop a “patina” through regular use. Rather than taking measures to resist this change, architects and designers often anticipate the process and view it as something that adds character to the finish.
While stainless steel and other white metals are typically considered modernist fare, copper fits both modernist and traditional design schemes quite comfortably.
Copper Pipe: Although copper pipe is typically concealed from sight, there is much beauty in the metal to be showcased and exposed when creating a home. For example, lamps can be made from copper pipe, a unique home accent that can be a real conversation starter. The copper pipe also may be used as an alternative to the standard hooks used to hang coats outside the entry door.
Copper’s malleability also makes copper pipe ideal for cutting to length and adding bends to create unique furniture designs. Joints can easily be soldered together to push the creative envelope, even from scrap copper pipe.
Wall Coverings: Coated copper sheeting can be applied to walls to add brightness and create an illusion of space similar to a mirror but with minimal glare.
In the Kitchen: Copper's excellent heat conductivity makes it a favorite material for cookware. It’s beauty, permanence, and anti-microbial properties also make it an excellent material for oven hoods and sinks. It’s coloration and patinas make it an attractive choice for cabinet and drawer pulls. Make sure you select the right size sink for your cabinet.
In the Bathroom: Copper can be used to make beautiful and impressive bathtubs that set the tone for the entire room. Just as in the kitchen, copper’s anti-microbial properties make it perfect not only for bathtubs but also sinks and plumbing fixtures such as faucets and drains.
Decorative Lighting: Lampshades can be made out of virtually any material, but copper lampshades make a statement.
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