Launched on June 6th, the Copper Development Association invites homeowners and designers alike to enter its
Copper Home Innovation Challenge (CHIC), a nationwide contest focused on finding the most innovative copper-centric projects in American homes and gardens today.
Winners will receive a $250 Williams Sonoma
gift card for any project focusing on copper in the kitchen, bath,
living space or garden. Decorative artwork will also be considered.
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From gleaming pots and pans to distinctive counter tops, fixtures and sinks, copper brings a classic look to any kitchen or bath. What’s more, this metal has antimicrobial properties that can kill infection-causing bacteria*, making copper the perfect surface to keep your family safe from infection.
“Although it has been around for centuries,
copper continues to bring a warm, unique style into our homes today,”
said Victoria Prather, manager of communications at the Copper
Development Association. “That’s why we decided to launch
the Copper Home Innovation Challenge. We want to showcase the
innovative ways that people are using this timeless metal in their
everyday lives.”
Known to gracefully age over time, homeowners
who choose to allow the natural patina of the copper to emerge truly
enjoy the unique character it brings to their kitchens. “Copper has the
ability to reflect your lifestyle,” said Prather.
“It’s a material that has character, and can react to certain elements
differently. The countertop that surrounds your kitchen sink might vary
in patina from other areas around the kitchen. This is what gives
copper the warmth and depth that people have long
admired.”
Furthermore, copper plays an even broader role
in the kitchen: it is essential in our daily diets. Since the human
body cannot make copper by itself, it must be obtained from a balanced
diet and from our drinking water. Foods like
whole grains, nuts, seeds, organ meats (liver, kidney), shellfish,
legumes, and dark chocolate are all good sources of copper, so don’t
forget to stock your kitchen full of them!
Copper can also be used in the bathroom to
give the space several different looks—from elegant to earthy. Copper
tubs and shower stalls become an instant focal point in any bathroom.
With its ability to kill bacteria, copper also makes
a great surface for bathroom counters, sinks, faucets and grab bars.
How
are you using copper in your home décor? The Copper Development
Association invites you to share with us your unique, copper-centric
kitchen or bath project in
this years’ Copper Home Innovation Challenge (C.H.I.C, for short). From
now until October 15th, simply visit
www.copperchic.org and submit your project for a chance to win a $250 Williams Sonoma gift card.
All projects will be judged by
Phyllis Harbinger, ASID and principal of DCI Studios; Meghan Edwards, web editor for Interior Design
magazine; and Wayne Seale, project manager of architectural applications at the Copper Development Association.
For more information about the Copper Home Innovation Challenge, visit
www.copperchic.org.
About CDA
The Copper Development Association is the
information, education, market and technical development arm of the
copper, brass and bronze industries in the USA. Learn more at our blog
www.coppertalk.org. Follow us on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/coppertalk.
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