The Lange Copper Sink and Farmhouse Style: Designing with the Sink in Mind


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A copper farmhouse sink with a faucet, a sign, and various kitchen accessories.

Many people confuse the farmhouse style with country. A classic farmhouse kitchen is similar to a country style in that they both evoke comfort and warmth.Imagine a crackling fire, stew on the hearth, and the warmth of the setting sun through the window. County and farmhouse styles both rely on charm and coziness, but they do have a few fundamental differences.

A vintage-style kitchen corner with open wooden shelves.

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While country relies on eclectic and heavy accessorizing, the farmhouse style is more refined and simple. Think about farmhouse style as a more minimalist variation of the country style. It sits at the crossroads of comfort and sophistication, but it maintains some consistent elements:

  • Reclaimed wood: Reclaimed wood is essential in a farmhouse kitchen, whether for flooring, paneling, a butcher block, or accessories. Against a white backsplash or on top of white cabinets, the reclaimed wood adds warmth to the room.
  • Light colors: Farmhouse design typically features light-colored walls, backsplashes, cabinets, linens, and accessories. The blank canvas of white and other light colors allows the warmth of wood and other farmhouse décor elements to stand out, maintaining a minimalist style.
  • Natural fabrics: When accessorizing a farmhouse space, stick to natural fabrics – typically rough spun with burlaps or even leather accents.
  • Rustic fixtures: When choosing lighting, cabinet hardware, or other metal fixtures, look for materials like wood or wrought iron. Opt for simple shapes like lanterns.
  • Vintage accessories: While the farmhouse demands order and minimalism, a few very intentional and well-placed accessories really add a lot of charm to a space. Think antique blue and white porcelain plates, an old wooden apple crate, a wire basket, or a set of old books. Remember to keep the items simple and well organized. A nice succulent or two is always a great accent as well.
A copper farmhouse sink displayed on a rug with a sign, dishes, fabric swatches, and a small wooden house model.

Copper Sinks and the Farmhouse Style

A copper sink naturally supports many elements of a farmhouse design. Copper farmhouse sinks are rustic, natural, and handmade. The beautiful warmth of copper pops against light colors and pairs beautifully with wood tones. The antique finish and hand-hammering give the copper sink a vintage look while maintaining high quality and a long lifespan.

A copper farmhouse sink with a black faucet placed on a patterned rug.

This copper farmhouse sink, the Lange, is made from 17-gauge, high-quality, solid copper. The extra-large bowl is 8 inches deep and includes sound-dampening pads to reduce noise from garbage disposals and dropped dishes. The warm antique finish adds durability to the copper sink and will naturally age and blend with time and use.

Accessorizing Your Copper Farmhouse Sink

Paired with this Pfister rustic bronze, pull-down faucet and copper disposal flange, the warmth of this sink is pulled through to the accessories. When this copper sink and these accessories are placed in front of light colored backgrounds (like these paint examples from Behr), and accented with things like this wooden trivet and rough spun rug, alongside of the Weatherdale Pine flooring from Pergo, it really brings together the coziness of a farmhouse kitchen.

A collection of farmhouse-themed accessories displayed on a woven rug.

Many of the accessories and accents here are part of the Hearth & HandTM with Magnolia Collection at Target. This collection offers many options that complement a farmhouse kitchen and match the affordability of the Lange copper farmhouse sink. This wooden House Door Stopper, simple dishes, and other accessories are modest and clean.

A small wooden house model and a "Welcome to Our Farmhouse" sign.

Also featured is a rustic sign from the Painted Nest which compliments a farmhouse not just in style, but also in content. These perfect-for-farmhouse signs are handcrafted by the amazing mother-daughter duo of Kristy and Kelsey, and this is only one of many you can select from in their online shop, or visit their Instagram page for more fabulous farmhouse inspiration.

A copper farmhouse sink with a sign, a small wooden house model, and some kitchen accessories.


In addition, the Wright antique brown bottom grid, the Copper CareIQ Kit, and a Breeze non-scratch scrubber are great ways to make the care of your sink and your dishes that much easier.



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