Decorating & Design
March 20, 2020
The Handsome “Super Metal” That Fights Bacteria
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Copper, the charming pinkish-orange metal that has long adorned French country kitchens and mod city pads alike, is coveted for its long list of benefits: hardworking, good-looking and great for conducting heat. A lesser known feature? This shiny metal is resistant to bacteria and viruses. You heard that right — copper is nothing short of a super metal. Investing in copper can be a splurge, so don’t rule out finding the pendant of your dreams at vintage treasure troves like Etsy.
From bathrooms with spa-worthy appeal to kitchens that have formed a warm patina over time, see 15 of our favorite rooms that embrace this handsome and hardworking metal.
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The copper finish on this glamorous island adds to the open-concept kitchen’s wow-factor.
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A curvaceous bell-shaped pendant makes a charming impression above this rustic farmhouse table.
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Pale speckled ceramic dishes accented with hits of copper feel fresh and mod for spring.
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Copper cookware is both charming and hardworking. In this European-style chef’s kitchen, pots and pans are highlighted in apothecary-like glass-fronted cabinets.
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Need a pop of color in your small space? Consider investing in copper counter stools like Montreal blogger Gabrielle Savoie of Savvy Home did in her 515-square-foot apartment.
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Patina gives any metal rustic appeal, and in this kitchen with stone floors and concrete shelves, weathered copper light fixtures look right at home.
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This striking blue La Cornue stove looks stunning with copper trim and a matching vent hood.
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Imagine unwinding in this luxe copper tub, as the limestone fireplace warms up the room. Pure indulgence!
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Give your space a taste of the great outdoors with an antique lantern that’s been repurposed as a pendant!
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Tuscan-inspired features stun in this bathroom by designers Alexandre Blazys and Benoit Gérard. Most notable is the copper tub — a piece that was costly but promises to be long-lasting.
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Instead of stashing your copper wares in cabinets, consider displaying them on the counter. Copper mugs don’t just look good against this kitchen‘s white subway tiles, they’re a reminder to whip up that Moscow Mule at cocktail hour.
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This cozy reading nook is grounded by a sculptural copper accent table while a glass guardrail keeps light flowing.
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This copper vent hood makes a strong statement. Throw in some burnished metal pendants and marble counters and you’ve got yourself the recipe for a timeless kitchen.
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A copper faucet, pendant and cabinet hardware gives this country kitchen an inviting, lived-in vibe.
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A copper kettle brings a dose of warmth and luster to Jackie Kai Ellis’ white and marble Parisian kitchen.