So you’ve made the smart choice and installed copper sinks in your kitchen and bathrooms. They’re unmistakably beautiful and you made a wise choice. Whether you chose a hammered copper farmhouse sink for the kitchen, a contemporary pedestal sink to stand in your modern bathroom with an unarguably superior err, or a dainty patterned vessel sink with your favorite blooms and blossoms for the powder room, don’t lose the impact by adding the wrong accessories.

The proper accessories will complement your copper sink and complete the look. After all, if you’ve spent the money on a unique and stunning copper sink, the worst thing you could do is stick a stainless steel faucet on it or use plastic drain covers. No, take the same time and care to find the right accessories to give your sink area a cohesive and coordinated feel. Accessories will include the following, to name a few…

Copper sink drains.

Styles include pop-ups, twist and turn drains, drains that include a chain and stopper, plus grid, towers, and many others. You’ll want all these to match, especially if you have a copper pedestal sink where the plumbing is visible where it connects to the wall. If you have a claw foot tub, it would be best to install copper drain and overflows to it also for a truly finished look.

Copper faucets.

Faucets are probably the most obvious accessory you’ll want to match to your copper sinks. Stainless steel, as mentioned above, or nickel plated styles won’t look good with the copper sink, even though they may be beautiful pieces in their own right. Instead, find copper faucets. If you want to add some interest, you can add handles that incorporate another material; perhaps porcelain indicators for hot and cold, or subtle inserts that are purely decorative.

For kitchen copper sinks, be sure to find copper accessories for disposal toppers and extras like over-the-sink racks for dishes, or vegetable and fruit strainers.

If you really want to carry the feel through the entire house, consider copper accents for every room. These items might include vent covers, cabinet hardware for the bath and kitchen, hinges and doorstops, hooks for the entryway or mud room, even electrical outlet covers and switch plates. The copper sink was a great investment, as will be the copper sink drains and accessories. It’s a look and effort you’ll be proud of in the end.