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15 Ways to Add Copper to Decor

In home decor, copper comes and goes in popularity. Right now it's enjoying a resurgence, so what can you do beyond hanging some copper pots and pans in the kitchen? Here are 15 creative ways to add copper to your home's decor.

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Light Fixtures

Give a room an updated look with copper light fixtures. These copper fixtures add some warmth to the space, and tie together the color scheme.

Photo: Courtesy of Tom Dixon

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Tablescape

Use copper as part of your tablescape. Try using copper plate chargers or drinking glasses at the dining table the next time you have guests over for a meal. Mixing metals, gold chargers, mugs and silver rimmed candle holders, for example, is chic and unexpected. For inspiration, click here.

Photo: Courtesy of Kelley Nan

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Mirror Frame

This blogger took an old mirror and gave it a copper edge. Look for a mirror at a thrift store, then back the mirror with plywood that is cut slightly larger than the mirror. Attach the plywood to the miror with super glue. Then, wrap copper tape around the edge. For complete instructions, click here.

Photo: Courtesy of Makers Society

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Pots and Pants

If you use copper pots and pans, try hanging them on a pot rack or display them on an open shelf in your kitchen. For inspiration, click here.

Photo: Berezhneva Tamara/Shutterstock

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Ladder and Lampshade

This project uses some fixtures to create a copper and wood decorative ladder, along with a lamp shade. Use the ladder to hang blankets. For instructions, click here.

Photo: Courtesy of Yellow Feather

Originally Published: March 11, 2021

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