Copper, the Dynamic Topper

Brass has slowly climbed its way to the top of the design heap over the past few years. But closely on its heels is its cousin, copper. Like burnished brass, copper gives off a glow that can enliven almost any space with its warmth and earthiness.


With undertones of rose, orange or red, copper can play nicely with more energetic color palettes, something that brass struggles to do. Copper can easily transition from indoor to outdoor applications, thanks to tiles, siding and pipes. It also develops a beautiful patina as it ages, making it a material that seems to be living with you. You definitely can’t say that about brass.



Copper and stainless steel — why not? A trick to having them live in harmony is to have the same finish style for both.



Exposed copper piping against black tile and wallpaper creates a beautiful focal point in this steampunk-inspired powder room. Also used for the fixtures and sink, copper is a great warming element in the room.



When considering an application of materials on an external wall, you need to think about three things: how the material will react with the wall itself, where the material will be attached and how it will be adhered to the surface of the wall.


This perforated copper sheeting is a clever approach to adding visual interest, texture and dimension, and the designer considered all three of the above issues. The perforation allows for evaporation, which means there will be fewer issues with mold and mildew. In addition, the perforations make the sheeting weight lighter, reducing the chance that the copper will be too heavy for the wall studs to support the weight.


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