March 29, 2010 | In: Home And Garden

The beauty of copper sinks

Want to redecorate your bathroom? Don’t want the heavy price tag from redecorating it completely? Try updating your bathroom with one or two elements. One great and affordable way to update the look of your bathroom is by adding a copper vessel sink. Copper sinks are modern while still being classy, and elegant while still being very functional. Best of all, you can have your sink made to fit your personal style because they come in a variety of finishes and textures.

The great thing about copper is that it has a natural finish that changes based on environmental elements such as air and water. These elements create the patina effect, which is to say it causes the metal to become darker over time. This is brought upon by oxidation. Some people like this effect, which can be quite beautiful if properly maintained. Other people like the traditional shine and color of copper and consequently do not want the darker hue associated with the patina effect. There are special creams and waxes available to those who want to keep the original finish of the copper. So, whether you want your sink to change with age or not, a copper sink is a unique addition to your bathroom.

Not only does the finish of copper vary, but so does the texture. There are mainly two types of textures, the first being the smooth texture and the other hammered. For those who are looking for a more sophisticated look, you would probably find that machine pressed copper is what you are looking for. Machine pressed copper is more uniform. For those who are want their sink to look different from other sinks, then you probably want hammered copper. Unlike machine pressed copper, hammered copper is definitely not uniform. This is because the copper is hammered by hand.

Copper is a beautiful metal, no matter the color or luster. It can blend very well with different decors and it is a good investment because it lasts for a long time.

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