We asked design experts how to add beauty and character to your kitchen with a copper backsplash.
When you think of metal kitchen finishes, stainless steel likely comes to mind.
But what about its counterpart, copper?
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So much so that copper backsplashes were identified as a highly sought-after finish in a recentHouzz emerging trends report.
The warm, natural look of copper makes it a versatile choice for a variety of kitchen styles.
It can be dressed up or down and is equally at home in bothtraditionalandcontemporaryspaces.
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Copper has a warm and inviting quality that can instantly elevate the ambience of a kitchen.
Copper backsplashes also get better with age.
Aesthetics aside, a huge benefit of a copperbacksplashis its natural antimicrobial properties.
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This style adds depth and character, complementing the warmth and charm often associated with traditional kitchens.
Designer Jerad Gardemal ofJF Gardemal Designssuggests stamped copper tiles or stamped copper sheeting in a traditional kitchen.
As a bonus, the reflective quality of a polished copper backsplash gently bounces light aroundminimalist kitchens.
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Unfinished copper, on the other hand, will develop a patina over time thanks to oxidation.
Curtis suggests using a copper veneer or copper foil.
These materials provide the appearance of copper while being more affordable and easier to maintain.
