When giving the bathroom or kitchen a makeover most people still choose a porcelain sink or maybe a composite material sink but now there is a new choice for the sink you want to choose. Why not have a copper sink. Most people do not even think about using copper for their kitchen or bathroom sink. However copper is a great material to be used as a sink is does not get the same build up of soap scum which sinks made from other materials do and you do not need to use harsh chemicals to clean them with you can just use normal soap and water with a soft rag to clean them with. Keeping a copper sink clean is very easy. When you first purchase your copper sink they are nice and shiny but over a period of time they get a nice rich coloring over a period of time they change color and look even better with age. You can keep it looking nice and shiny if you prefer but personally I think the aged darker look is better it gives the sink a classic look which is unusual and looks good.

When other sinks start to look tatty and chipped when they get old the copper sink starts to look better when it gets older. As with most sinks copper sinks are available in the same shapes and sizes as any other sink but unlike a standard sink a copper sink will also become a conversation piece and also a copper sink is very designer in style and will stand out in any kitchen design. You are not going to be disappointed by choosing a copper kitchen sinks although they are quite pricey they are well worth it.

If you are going to choose a copper sink why not think about getting  hammered copper sinks for your home, these sinks look even better and more luxurious than the normal copper sink. The hammered copper vessel sinks are a designer’s dream the give the copper sink that handmade arts and crafts look and each one will be slightly different. These copper sinks are normally as Mexican copper sinks they are all hand made and so command a decent price if you want this particular style for your home. A typical Mexican hand hammered copper sink costs between $600 and $1500 depending on the size, shape and design.

However if this is a bit too rich for you there are copper sinks available for a lot less than $600 you can pick up a very nice copper sink for the bathroom for as little as $199. Kitchen copper sinks are a bit more as they are normally much bigger and use thicker copper so a cheap copper kitchen sink will probably set you back in the region of $400 for a small sink but a standard sized kitchen sink will cost over $1,000 unless you buy a used sink or manage to obtain one during a sale or on an auction site. To find the best deals on copper sinks make sure you check on the internet and have a good look around before you buy.