Metallics are an undeniably hot trend in home design, and they’ve continued their stay in the ‘hot trends’ chart for a few seasons now. While brass and stainless steel definitely find more space in the modern kitchen, the warm allure of copper is not something to be ignored either. The last few years have seen a growing number of homeowners and designers embrace copper to revitalize a kitchen space and give it that inviting and glittering allure. From the classic kitchens that showcase styles such as farmhouse and rustic to contemporary delights that are sleek and stylish, copper finds a place in every kitchen.

Sleek contemporary kitchen with sparkling copper penny tile backsplash [Design: Finchstudio]

If those shiny copper pots and pans are just not enough to quell your thirst for copper in the kitchen, a dashing copper backsplash is a great way to add more of this cozy metal! Copper backsplashes do require some care, but they age beautifully and give your kitchen an even more charming appeal with time. Sometimes sensational and seemingly organic on other occasions, here are 20 kitchens that embrace the beauty of a chic copper backsplash.

Copper Backsplashes for Modern Kitchens

There are plenty of ways that you can craft a striking copper backsplash that gives your kitchen loads of individuality and a striking metallic glint. Copper penny tiles are definitely our favorite among them all, as they not only bring the goodness of copper along with them, but also provide geo style and a sense of uniqueness. Small hexagonal copper tiles also offer similar perks, while larger square and rectangular pieces offer a more conventional look. In the modern kitchen, you can pick from a range of copper finishes that vary from hammered tiles to salvaged copper sheets and those with a cool, oxidized finish.

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Modern industrial kitchen with a shiny copper backsplash [Design: Blakes London]

Copper penny tile backsplash brings glamour to the kitchen [Design: Superior Woodcraft / Threshold Interiors / Randl Bye]

Contemporary kitchen in stainless steel, wood and copper [Design: Robin Rigby Fisher]

Custom copper range and backsplash for modern kitchen [From: Tina Colebrook Architect / Michael McLaughlin Photography]

Transitional kitchen in white with a shiny copper backsplash [Design: Small Interiors Design]

Dashing kitchen backsplash brings golden hue to the kitchen [From: Rutt of Los Altos / Dean J. Birinyi Photography]

Copper Tile Backsplashes

Copper tiles definitely develop a patina with age, and if you are not really a big fan of this aspect, then you might as well stay away from copper backsplashes in the kitchen. It is this natural gaining that sets copper apart from brass and makes it such an inherent part of kitchens with styles such as rustic, traditional, farmhouse and Mediterranean. The copper-tiled backsplash can either be contained to the small wall behind the stove, or you can choose a full-fledged backsplash in metal that covers the entire wall behind the kitchen countertop.

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Hammered copper tile backsplash gives the kitchen a rustic visual appeal [Design: Native Trails – Country Classic Design Center / Photography by Heidi Long, Longviews Studio]

Copper tiled backsplash for the spacious, traditional kitchen [Design: Clarke Appliance Showrooms]

Shabby chic kitchen with space-savvy design and copper backsplash [From: Kristie Barnett, The Decorologist / Melanie G Photography]

Copper tiles create a cool backsplash in the traditional kitchen [Design: Welsh Construction]

Metallic Glint and Pattern

The copper backsplash in the kitchen is not just about textural contrast alone. Contemporary copper backsplashes can offer a lot more, as they usher in patterns that range from the simple and uncomplicated squares to ornate tiles that take you back to lavish Mediterranean kitchens. Since copper is so very malleable, it can be beaten into thin sheets that offer a wide range of shapes and motifs. From quilted copper sheets to those smart perforated copper plates that offer a quirky look inside an eclectic kitchen, the options are endless!

Farmhouse style kitchen with copper style backsplash [Design: Kitchen Creations]

Small modern kitchen with custom copper backsplash that also adds pattern [From: Regina Bilotta, Bilotta Kitchens / Artistic Tile]

Sparkling copper backsplash for modern kitchen with dining space [Design: Fisher Custom Homes]

Bespoke quilted copper kitchen backsplash is a showstopper! [Design: Amazing Spaces]

Custom copper backsplash for the classic kitchen [Design: Linda McDougald Design – Postcard from Paris Home]

Copper Sheet Backsplashes

You do not always need fancy copper tiles and large sheets with carefully crafted patterns to create a stunning copper backsplash in the kitchen. In fact, a simple and plain sheet of copper makes a big difference to the ambiance inside a contemporary kitchen and also plays into the overall theme. Copper sheets are easy to work with, and while you might want to check both with local building codes and your architect before you opt for one, the end result is well worth that extra bit of effort.

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Stunning Mediterranean kitchen with cool copper backsplash [Design: Officine Gullo USA]

Corner home bar in the kitchen with copper backsplash [From: Webber + Studio, Architects/ Paul Finkel Photography]

Copper backsplash idea for contemporary kitchen [Design: InHouse Design Studio]

Modern traditional kitchen with a shiny copper backsplash that complements the copper worktop of the island [Design: Kleppinger Design]

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In Denmark, hygge means creating a pleasing, cozy, and warm atmosphere, enjoying the good things that life has to offer in the company of cherished people. To some, hygge might appear as an art form, but in essence, it is truly a simple concept.

Nature

Nordic design is a discipline that draws from many elements. Nature is a great influencer, where long winters and fewer hours of sunlight are the inspiration behind homey and thoughtfully designed interiors.

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Fjord. Image © 2016 SKANDINAVISK.

Skog (forest). Image © 2016 SKANDINAVISK.

Off the beaten track, deep in the wooded Swedish countryside, lies the Vipp Shelter. This smart and compact home is the perfect Nordic lakeside getaway. Image © 2016 Vipp.

A Homey Atmosphere

Nordic interiors often appear effortless, having a clear expression of form. Nordic design emphasises simplicity, elegance and practicality, in a manner that is rarely ostentatious. A homey candle can be used to create a perfect everyday moment of intimacy, where the simple gesture of lighting a wick engenders a feeling of calm and tranquility.

Iittala X Issey Miyake ‘Pause For Harmony’ collection. This collaboration pairs the intricate and curious worlds of Finnish and Japanese design, bringing a sense of harmony to the home. Image © Fiskars Finland.

Kaasa Tealight candleholders by Ilkka Suppanen for Iittala. Image © Fiskars Finland.

The Arabia Moomin winter season mug and bowl (2016) features Moomintroll, Hemulen, Sorry-oo and the Snowhorse from the book Moominland Midwinter. Image © Fiskars Finland.

The Art of Hygge

In Denmark, ‘hygge’ is about sharing comfort and warmth with friends and family. In fact, it is said that “Hygge is as Danish as pork roast and cold beer and it goes far in illuminating the Danish soul.” (Source: VisitDenmark) This beautiful Danish concept is about cosiness and togetherness, typically in relation to one’s home and in small everyday moments. In English, hygge is enunciated as ‘hooga’: forming your mouth for ‘ee’ while saying ‘oo’.  Ilse Crawford, the much admired British designer, gives shape to the idea of hygge throughout her work. In an interview with Onoffice magazine, Ilse (whose mother was Danish) discusses hygge as: “[the] idea that you can bring people together [and] that space is a dynamic sociable thing… [something] that was very much practiced in our family.” (Source: Onoffice)

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Using natural materials, layers of textile and sumptuous furniture, Ilse Crawford’s Studioilse created this cosy chalet deep in the Swiss Alps. Image courtesy of Studioilse.

Swiss chalet by Studioilse. Image courtesy of Studioilse.

SKANDINAVISK, a Copehagen-based company making artisanal candles, designed a candle that represents hygge, whose scent is imbued with a cosy, snuggly and happy Scandinavian feeling.

Hygge scented candles and diffuser. Image © 2016 SKANDINAVISK.

Deep Glow Hygge candles. Image © 2016 SKANDINAVISK.

Hygge comes from comfort, security and warmth, and is found in honest materials, playful details and aesthetic qualities. For example, one might find hygge in a handmade kilim, a tactile throw, a soft glowing light and an absorbing read. Hygge as cosiness is difficult to quantify; however we choose to define or express it, there is no denying its power to improve our quality of life. Denmark is after all the world’s happiest nation, ranked No. 1 in the United Nation’s World Happiness Report. (Source: VisitDenmark)

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Find more hygge in coffee, food and the finest Danish design:

Find hygge in coffee. Served here in the 24h Avec Purple range by Heikki Orvola for Arabia. Colour and pattern by Kati Tuominen-Niittylä. Image © Fiskars Finland.

Find hygge in a Karelian pie from Nordic Bakery in London. A delicious rye-crusted savoury snack, the Karelian pie is made with rice or potato mash filling and served with egg-butter spread. Image courtesy of Nordic Bakery.

Find a superlative level of hygge in Hans J. Wegner’s CH07 Shell Chair and CH008 coffee table. According to Carl Hansen & Søn, ‘Hyggehjørne’ is that cosy corner of your favourite space. It’s where you feel most at home and where furniture pieces are quintessential elements of everyday life and lifestyle. Image courtesy of Carl Hansen & Søn.

Find hygge in the Vipp Shelter. Image © 2016 Vipp.

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