Copper Accents to Warm Up Your Home
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Adding copper accents to your home and kitchen brings warmth and beauty to every surface.
From display pieces to usable cookware, and even home office accents. We’ve compiled our favorite, easy-to-purchase Amazon finds for simple ideas for home and for gifts.
History of Copper
Copper is an ancient metal. A pendant was first discovered in what is now Northern Iraq. It’s considered to be the oldest use of this metal, dating to well before the time of Christ. Egyptians used the ankh symbol to denote copper in their system of hieroglyphs.
Interestingly, artifacts show that the earliest use of the metal was first decorative before becoming utilitarian.
Its archeological trail of use begins in Mesopotamia before traveling to Egypt. It then follows to China, then Central America, and on to West Africa.
Ancient metals are becoming trendy once again. It’s often said there’s nothing new under the sun.
Adding Accents to Home
I have always had a love affair with copper. When my husband, Rick, and I were first married, one of our early and indulgent purchases was an expensive copper teapot.
It began a 25-year-plus collection.
Sadly, the teapot met an untimely end. It was inadvertently left to boil on a hot stove while we had a house full of kids from our church playing ping pong in the basement. No mishaps, thankfully. Other than a burnt teapot. And we learned a valuable lesson about vigilance — but have never lost our love of copper.
As the season turns toward cooler temperature and the warm colors of fall, copper and rose gold is becoming an ever more popular home accent. The following are some favorite finds at Amazon, which is an affiliate of ours.
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If you have some copper sitting in a cupboard — shine it and warm up your home and office with beautiful, timeless accents. If you’re looking for new finds… here are some things we fell in love with at Amazon.
Tips on Cleaning Copper
Exposure to water and even air can discolor copper or cause it to tarnish. Here are some tips on how to clean copper safely using ingredients commonly found in your kitchen.
HGTV offers expert advice on treating tarnished pieces.
1. Cleaning with Vinegar
- Mix 1/4 cup salt, 1/4 cup flour, and enough vinegar to make a thick paste.
- Use a soft cloth to rub the paste on the surface, buff until it shines, rinse with warm water and dry thoroughly.
2. Cleaning with Lemon Juice and Baking Soda
Mix lemon juice (or vinegar) and baking soda into a sudsy mixture. Rub on the copper and buff with a soft cloth. Rinse with water and dry.
3. Cleaning with a Combination of Vinegar and Salt
- Put 1 cup of vinegar, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 3 or 4 cups of water into a large pot; bring to a boil.
- Add the item and boil until tarnish falls off.
4. Keeping it Shiny
Once your copper is shiny again, keep it clean by wiping a thin layer of mineral or linseed oil over the surface.
Warming Your Home with Copper Accents
Adding copper accents to your home and kitchen brings warmth and beauty to every surface. From display pieces to usable kitchen and gift ideas.
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Hammered Copper Chef Pan
Handcrafted Authentic Red Copper Skillet, Turkish Egg Omelet Frying Pans Sahan.
Copper Storage Basket
Beautiful storage for the pantry, kitchen, home office, or living areas.
Old Dutch Hammered Copper Charger Plates
This set of 4 chargers are beautiful hand-hammered copper-plating over durable stainless steel. Each charger plate is 16" in diameter.
Old Dutch Hammered Copper Oval Trays with Cast Brass Handles
- Beautiful Copper-Plate over durable Stainless Steel
- Hand-hammered and crafted by skilled artisans
- Perfect for serving your favorite hors d'oeuvres
- Wipe clean with warm damp cloth and hand dry clean
Hammered Edge Pure Copper Circular Serving Party Tray
This 15-inch round platter is a beautiful addition to a copper collection. For serving or display.
Round Hammered Copper Bowl
An ample copper bowl, measuring 14-inches in diameter is a perfect accent for warming up the home.
Salt and Pepper Mill Set
Modern and Unique Style: The high-quality clear acrylic salt and pepper mills with a stylish stainless-steel finish will look cool on any kitchen table
Engraved Solid Copper Tea Pot Kettle
An exquisite solid copper, 1.6-quart teapot is a beautiful addition to any kitchen. Warm and inviting, this heirloom piece is one to enjoy.
Copper Electric Tea Kettle
If an electric tea kettle is more your thing, this well-priced vessel will definitely warm up your kitchen.
Copper Tone Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
This set of 4 copper and stainless steel mixing bowls bring warmth to the kitchen.
9-Pc. Copper Cookware Set
Copper Cookware has an innovative, stainless steel induction plate built directly into our pot sets for cooking. It distributes high heat quickly and evenly to the entire cooking surface and is heat-proof up to 850°F.
Hammered Copper Saucepan with Lid
Even heating, dishwasher, and oven safe, and perfect for warm, cozy soups.
Copper 10 Inch Round Frying Pan With Lid
"The 10 inch Copper Chef skillet with glass lid is made of aluminum and non-stick ceramic material. The quality core provides high durability so that the saute pan can be used for extended periods of cook time. The non stick surface is very slick, so food doesn't stick while cooking steaks, broiling fish, frying meat, bacon, eggs, omelets, bake chicken, desserts, or whip cream."
Hand Hammered Copper Canister Set
Generous 4 Qt., 2 Qt., 1½ Qt., and 1 Qt. capacities with Fresh Seal Technology to keep contents fresh.
Mud Pie Copper Kitchen Utensil Caddy
Copper plated metal utensil caddy measures 7" x 5" diameter.
Anvil Pure Copper Pitcher w/Copper Handle
"BEAUTIFUL 100% HAND MADE PURE COPPER - Hand-hammered finish with a welded pure polished copper handle. Perfect for serving water, cocktails, juice, tea, or really anything you want to serve cold in style."
Copper Niagara Water Dispenser
100% PURE COPPER - Copper has many beneficial properties for health and shared environments.
CAPACITY - holds 2.5 gallons and fits all 2.5 to 5-gallon water containers
SUPERIOR QUALITY - The hammered polish beats shine, beauty, and durability that lasts for generations
Hammered Copper Personal Water Bottle
Made from solid copper, this vessel is a healthful and beautiful way to consumer daily water intake.
20-Piece Copper Flatware Set
This copper flatware setting for 4 is dishwasher safe and highly rated.
Copper Pencil Cup
Warm up the office or study areas with a bit of copper too.
Hanging File Desk Organizer
Copper accents for storage and files help make utility items beautiful.