Antiques and the popular “vintage” finds are certainly all the rage these days, whether it’s something as simple as a great shirt, or something more lasting like the furnishings in your home. Although they may be new and simply carry the beauty of an antique, you can give your kitchen and bath a striking focal point by installing copper sinks.
Copper sinks “drip” with style. It’s no wonder craftsmen have hammered out beautiful pieces for centuries. Antiques carry on a tradition of longevity, so the two combine for a classic look and feel that’s still allows much room for individual personality and spirit.
Antique (or antique looking) copper sinks come in a variety of styles. Take a look at a fine interior decorating book or review top designs and homes featured in glossy magazines; you’re almost certain to find copper incorporated into homes that appreciate the elements of tradition. Antiques are often combined with modern elements to create interest and diversity. Of course, a home furnished completely with the things of old can be equally impressive, it simply takes a good eye and the ability to carefully edit what pieces work best together.
A copper basin sink atop the bath counter recalls the wash basins and pitchers of water sitting that probably sat on the side tables in our great grandparents’ childhood bedrooms. A hammered copper farmhouse sink in the kitchen recalls just that — the old farmhouse where sinks were large and sturdy enough to handle the preparation and cleanup of many a long day’s meals.
So, if you want that feel of tradition in your home’s kitchen and baths, consider copper sinks and accessories. Hammered copper sinks give a folksy, handcrafted effect, while smooth finish models featuring patterns like vines and dainty floral petals and blossoms are truly unique; and both combine with other finishes and accessories to produce an antique-feeling home that’s seasoned, but not outdated.