No need to dry or wax the sink after using it the copper restores itself.
Does a copper sink go with stainless steel appliances.
But if you see it somewhere with all stainless appliances and it looks good then go for it.
Gloss not so much.
The two metals look great together.
Crafted using heavy duty 14 gauge stainless steel.
I also love a farmhouse sink but for us the idea of it seemed better than what it might actually look like in our kitchen.
Visually compliments a modernistic or contemporary designed kitchen.
In going with stainless appliances you now have two metal finishes in this kitchen so keep going.
There is a market for antique copper sinks because they develop a distinct look as the patina ages.
I put a video together showing my kitchen with two copper sinks and two stainless dishwashers a 48 stainless refrigerator three stainless ovens etc.
Copper sinks are made with a heavier material than stainless steel sinks are making them more durable.
Anyway i probably would not go with the copper.
Gauge quality copper kitchen sinks are usually built with a heavier gauge thickness of copper than the steel used in stainless steel sinks.
Regular stainless does not and is easily refinished.
Get stainless appliances stainless steel is a classical finish in a kitchen and it s also a neutral.
That being said i have quite a few photos showing copper sinks with stainless appliances.
As an example the pictures attached show a copper farmhouse sink with overhead copper lighting and drawer pulls while the appliances are stainless.
Metal doesn t change over time and maintains the same appearance.
Hammered copper kitchen sinks offer several advantages over the humdrum steel.
All the hammered stainless steel sinks i see have a glossy finish.
I have been asked that question almost weekly for 16 years.
There are all sorts of wild patinas you can get on a copper sink but go basic and classic.
Extremely resilient to acidic foods abrasive cleaners and metal pots.
Most people with copper sinks have ss appliances or integrated appliances with a ss or colored range.
Find a third and use it for your fixtures.
If you like it go for it but stainless scratches and those scratches are gonna show and be difficult to remove.
The durability of the sinks also helps them maintain their value over time.