Copper Kitchen Sinks – Double

When renovating your kitchen, one of the best ways to add Old World charm is by installing one or two copper kitchen sinks -- double bowls are best for the main sink, but you can also install a smaller vegetable sink on a separate countertop for extra washing and clean-up space.

There are a plethora of copper sinks on the market, and none of them are cheap. Because copper is such a fine metal, these sinks will run you anywhere between $1,000 and $3,000, depending on the quality of the manufacturer. Copper kitchen sinks also require a little more upkeep than a standard stainless steel version, so know that these styles are not for those who want a maintenance-free kitchen.

Because there is such a wide array of choices on the market, it helps to do some research beforehand so you know exactly what type of look you want, and what type of price point you can afford.

There are few better places to look for a copper sink than at CopperSinks.com. One stunning example of the various double-bowl kitchen sinks they have is this Double-Bowl Hammered Copper Apron Farm Sink. With an intricate vine-and-leaf design on the apron front, and a hammered copper interior, this sink is a beautiful complement for a country-style kitchen. You can also purchase a matching drain and a prep/bar sink.

For those with a little more of a modern or contemporary design style, the de la Frontera Copper Kitchen Sink Double Bowl Patina Finish from VidaVici.com is an ideal buy. The sink is simple and sturdy without an apron, and it can be installed by drop-in method or undermounted.

The Sierra Copper Kitchen Double Sink from QualityBath.com has a dark copper finish, which will pair beautifully with darker or cherry-stained woods. At 36-inches x 22-inches x 10-inches, it is a sizeable piece that will hold a lot of dirty dishes.

MexicanHomeArt.com offers hand-hammered copper kitchen sinks that are handcrafted by artisans in Mexico from 16-gauge copper sheets. You can choose from Kitchen Farmhouse Sinks or Drop-In Sinks, which are all crafted from 100-percent recycled copper. For an innovative twist to a traditional copper sink, check out the 50/50 Kitchen Kitchen Sink with a Towel Rack attached to the front.

A double-bowl sink doesn't necessarily need to be a 50/50, equal on each side. There are also versions that are 60/40 and 75/25, depending on how you like to use your sinks. SonoranCopper.com offers three different under-mount or surface-mount double-bowl copper sinks. Each has a different set of bowl sizes to complement your dishwashing and cooking preparation style. The company sources its copper products from Mexico. Each sink is made by fifth-generation artisans who create the sinks with recycled copper.

Most of the sinks shown so far are standard rectangular styles, but you can also find double-bowl kitchen sinks that are rounded for a very traditional look. This Double-Bowl Bottom-Rounded Hammered Copper Kitchen Sink is crafted from 16-gauge copper and is hand-hammered with a technique that copper-smiths have been using for centuries.

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