It isn’t a should or shouldn’t, if you want one, buy one, probably from Rachiele.

A copper sink quickly turns into a dull brown sink.

Copper sinks make a big statement in the kitchen, and you need to decide how all the other selections in the kitchen will be affected by a copper sink.

Are you going to place the copper sink next to a SS dishwasher?

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/4497866/copper-kitchen-sink-owners-any-regrets-to-go-with-copper

They definitely make a statement. Only you can decide if that statement works in your kitchen design and whether or not you can embrace the living finish.

I love mine!

Julie, I've had mine for over 10 years. I still love it. yes the finish changes all of the time. not a big deal. CopperSinksOnline carries some very nice choices. you want the mexican copper in the 14 gauge. I've since redone my kitchen area (not quite done yet) but this is how it looked prior. (I now have it under-mount w/a quartz countertop.)

If it's the look you want, go with copper, but understand it's "look" will change constantly. If it's the antibacterial feature you want, get a Corian sink. It is so safe it's used extensive in the US in hospital settings - even in operating rooms. And it will always look the same, is easy to clean and lasts forever.

We splurged on the top-of-the-line Rachiele copper workstation apron-front sink, all 54" of it, and LOVE it.

As far as use goes, well, it's metal, so it takes all manner of knocks and bangs. It's unsealed, so yes, it marks up mildly like crazy, but then it all mellows out back to normal in a few days again, just like an old penny. I suppose I could polish it, but why bother? It's a hard-working kitchen sink, not an ornament! Someone further up says it goes brown: like that's a bad thing??

As far as utility goes, when you buy this model it comes with all manner of bells and whistles - two chopping boards, draining board, sponge rack thing, bowl, colander, mis-en-place dishes and tray, etc. We use all of them constantly, except the mis-en-place things, which I simply don't need, as I'm not one for letting people make up their own pizzas at my kitchen sink. ;)

Dino Rachiele was really awesome to work with. Knowledgeable, informative, articulate, amusing and kindly. I'd buy another sink from him in a heartbeat. He's proud of his team who makes his sinks, and any of them we dealt with was equally charming and competent. They'd signed the base of the sink, which to me shows pride of teammanship.

I really did a ton of homework, and decided we wanted a workstation sink. There are a few others on the market, none of the same quality, and none in copper. Mr Rachiele has put a ton of thinking into his sinks, and demands a premium price for a premium product, and imho they're worth every penny. When you start to price out comparable (REALLY comparable) sinks, they're mostly made offshore, and you don't get to discuss options with the manufacturer much either.

We also splurged on a Waterstone faucet via Rachiele, and it, too, is extraordinarily good.

Check out his website - it's chockfull of useful folksy but wise thinking, videos, photos, etc.

If you have any more questions, fire away: we are 100% satisfied customers!

I love copper sinks in other people’s homes. There are several regular posters here with beauties. But for me, I am just not a living finish person. It’s the same with marble counters. I love them, and think they’re gorgeous, but i couldn’t have them and the etching in my own kitchen. You need to decide what your preference is in that regard.

Regarding being antibacterial - I have lived with stainless steel and enameled cast iron sinks my whole life. They each have pros and cons like any material of sink. But not once was my family or I sickened by bacteria in my sink—over decades. You will more easily get sickened by bacteria on your kitchen sponge, plastic cutting board, or your TV remote than your sink.

To me they just look dirty.

I have a copper farmhouse sink from Haven Metal which I love.

It's completely maintenance free and beautiful as well. Certainly lower maintenance than a white sink and equivalent to a stainless sink.

Mine is from Havens Metal. The quality is the same as Rachiele - they used to manufacture the Rachiele sinks until a few years ago. They are a larger company so their pricing is a bit better but still a splurge.

Alex Havens was great to work with.

Havens Copper Sink

I'm going to be replacing a copper sink with an Elkay Quartz Luxe soon.

I was wondering if when folks installed their copper sink, did they use copper coloured caulk? Or what caulk did you use to install?

eg https://www.sinkology.com/kitchen-accessory/installation-kit-with-antique-brown-caulk/

Copper will actually kill bacteria, which is a huge step above Corian - that's an amazing quality. Corian is great, it acts as a "solid surface [which] provides fewer places for bacteria to survive"...however, "bacteria present will continue to reproduce on [the corian] surface between cleanings." Of course, like another poster said, one hardly gets sick from their sink. Faucets might be another story.

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I was wondering if when folks installed their copper sink, did they use copper coloured caulk? Or what caulk did you use to install?"

Dino Rachiele includes a tube or two of copper coloured caulk with his sinks, and that's what the plumber and stone guy used.

You bring the stone to the sink, not the sink to the stone.

I agree with Joseph... but would put it a little differently maybe...under mount is best..also...the “farm” ones with fronts showing make a stronger statement that requires the rest of your kitchen to tie in with the copper sink look....under mount with a little overlap hides the caulk and allows the sink to live in its own world with out requiring the rest of the kitchen to follow along..i have had mine for 18 years with two lives...first it was overlapped over hand hammered ..hand made ...copper counters..later it was under mounted beneath granite..the sink was literally hand- made over hot coals originally....from quite a thin sheet of copper..but at the time it was the only sink i had seen as deep and in that size...18 years ago my sink cost $200...best investment i ever made..still love it

We have had a 42" Rachiele sink for a couple of years now. It's great. No maintenance other than a simple wipe, The prep mess stays in the sink so the counters stay clean. Stains and scratches become invisible after a short time.

Has anyone had a sinkology sink?

I’ve had my copper sink for over 10 years and love it.

These images look great, what faucets are you using? @Helen@

@Jerry Jorgenson

N - Thanks. The faucet is Waterstone, Tuscan Brass. This is one of their living finishes, so it eventually has a multi-tone look.

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@N - My kitchen faucet is a Kohler Artifacts in the oil rubbed bronze finish.

It's not cheap but it's not a Waterstone LOL. I think some of their faucets are about $4000.

I had checked out several high arc single hole with attached hose options and I liked the Artifacts the best. It also received quite a bit of praise from this forum as well as other reviews.

Helen - Mine was not $4,000 or anywhere near that.

@Jerry - I really was only aware of the iconic ones in the showroom which are indeed that expensive. I didn't know they also sold less expensive models. There is the one with the pulleys and also the one with the bridge and these seem to be the ones that are featured in the inspiration photos and design magazines I looked at when I was planning my remodel.

Helen - Mine is just a simple one. Also Rachiele sells at a small discount if you also purchase a sink. I reckoned it was easier to deal with just one place for the sink and accessories.

@Julie Ruggles did you decide to get one? In case you do, here's my go to for faucet's. Lowe's faucets in black/copper/non silvers