It’s warm, it’s slightly rosy, it’s a little bit mystical: It’s copper. This on-trend metal is less glitzy than gold and less clinical than chrome. And it’s having a major moment in the home design world right now.
What’s more, this low-key material is practically made for the imperfect homemakers that we are, since its antiquing patina means it ages gracefully. Which is more than we can say for a cold, boring stainless-steel kitchen.
Ahead: Pretty little ways to welcome copper into your home.
Ease into things by mixing metals. Try out the trend with a geometric vase.
Vase ($16)
These slinky pipes are way too pretty to hide (and make for delightful hanging storage).
Don’t you dare toss out leftover plumbing. Here’s a DIY to make this leather and copper side table (Mr. McWhiskers not included).
How you win at dinner parties.
Chair ($299)
Strong graphic knickknacks cozy up any workspace.
Letters ($23)
Imperfections and dents on these hammered copper panels (and the natural oxidizing edges) only add to the allure. And with that slate blue paint job? Stunning.
These elegant catchalls make banal things (like bobby pins and Q-tips) look good.
Glazed Bowl ($7)
Punctuate your outdoor space with an entire wall. Perforation lets the light through. So dreamy.
Even if you can’t afford actual copper, you can still fake it with copper spray paint.
Spray Paint ($11)
Literally.
Soaking Tub ($4,088)
Peekaboo: Even the teeniest, tiniest hint of copper makes a houseplant sexy.
Oh hello, midcentury pendant lamp of our dreams.
Lamp ($150)
