In the bathroom beneath the stairs, copper fixtures and subway tile feel at once sensitive to the home's roots and very of the moment. It is this attention to cohesiveness that the Don't Move Improve! award seeks to recognize.

Though we love the custom teak-and-steel sink, shelving, shower caddy, mirror, shower, and vanity by Pat Carson Studio, the real coup of this bathroom is that the window at left goes from transparent to opaque with the touch of a button. The Duo Poliert dispensers beneath the shelf are from Blomus. A toilet opposite the sink is from Toto.

The copper-covered volume extends from the first floor, where it contains coat and shoe storage.

Simple brass screws affix the bathroom’s antibacterial copper cladding, reclaimed from a barn roof in Connecticut, to the walls. Bronze screen frames, salvaged from buildings on Shope’s Amenia property and then cut into small decorative strips, line the bathroom door frame.

From its locally quarried stone foundation to its zinc-coated copper roof, the cottage was inspired by its surroundings. “We talked a lot with our client about what the materiality would be,” says architect Karen Stonely, who, citing the organic style of Bar Harbor architect Robert Patterson, designed the structure with wood rather than drywall.

A large kitchen island makes up for the lack of upper cabinet space and separates the kitchen from the living room. The cabinetry is custom made by Henrybuilt, hidding all appliances other than the copper BlueStar range.

Just as some drinks rely on texture to make an impression, the Copper Chemistry Carafe offers a unique sensory experience to users. Designed by Niels Datema for Serax, its removable copper bands develop a unique patina over time.

Designed by furniture designer Brad Ascalon for Juniper, the Peasant Side Table is made almost entirely from off-the-shelf stock materials. Ascalon and Juniper wanted to create a table that had lower development costs, while still focused on high-quality materials. The table has a copper frame creating a small footprint, making it an ideal side table for confined living rooms and large great rooms alike.

The Copper Table Lamp

COPPER MEASURING CUPS $19 Portion control. Made in India, these shiny Copper Measuring Cups are as functional in a kitchen as they are beautiful, when hung on a hook.

Orrill wanted the kitchen to be command central for entertaining, so everything is kept inside minimalist cabinetry—except for the copper pots and pans hanging on the back wall, painted in Pale Water by ICI Dulux Paint. The refrigerator is by Jenn-Air and the faucet is American Standard.

Detail of the Sink and Backsplash

Indiana. Michigan City-based company Jacob Bromwell has been manufacturing American classics from kitchenware to leather goods for over 150 years. The manufacturer's frontier aesthetic is epitomized by these handcrafted polished copper flasks.

The Cube Collection from Tom Dixon Studio is a desk accessory series that is at once sophisticated and simple. Including a stapler, tape dispenser, tidy tray, and pen, the Cube Collection is stripped of superfluous details and instead focuses on the primary function of each piece. Crafted from a resilient zinc alloy, the Cube Collection is finished with a copper plate, adding luxe shine to each piece in the collection. This collection, along with other Tom Dixon products, is 15% off until October 18, 2015.

Signal Pendant Light, $495–$695 at the Dwell Store Inspired by satellites and stars, the Signal Pendant Light from Brooklyn–based Souda is meant to resemble a celestial body. It features a perforated metal shade that provides a distinctive light diffusion.

The Copper Chemistry Collection employs a sophisticated marriage of materials in glass and copper. The collection includes a carafe and glasses, and can be used as a set or individually. The addition of copper to the streamlined glass elevates the collection and gives it a warmer look than plain glassware.

A new arrival to the Dwell Store, Tom Dixon’s Cube Collection brings copper to a modern desktop. The collection includes a tray, pen, stapler, and tape dispenser that are made of copper-plated zinc alloy. The Cube Collection is defined by its geometric, cohesive look.

From Yield Design Co., the Solid Copper Cup is an elegant drinking vessel that features a simple cylindrical shape that makes it stackable and versatile. The choice of material for the cup is not only an aesthetic one, but also practical. Copper is a naturally insulating and antimicrobial material that makes it functional for a variety of liquids and occasions.

Lift Brushed Copper Fruit Bowl by Felicia Fferrone "It’s entertaining season! Time to think about the holiday serving platters and centerpieces. This copper stand will add just the right amount of metallic flair to your modern holiday table."

Serax Copper Chemistry Set, from $22 Sold individually, these copper-wrapped cups and carafe look great as a set.

Designed by Niels Datema for Serax, the Copper Chemistry Collection employs a sophisticated marriage of materials in glass and copper. The collection includes a carafe and glasses, and can be used as a set or individually. The addition of copper to the streamlined glass elevates the collection from simple to refined, while maintaining the minimalist silhouettes that makes the collection suitable for everyday use.

The aptly named Chunk Candleholder from Menu is a solid, substantial piece that looks purposeful and strong when set on a shelf or table. The cylindrical marble slab features a copper top, which counters the organic, raw nature of the marble with sophisticated shine. The result is a well-balanced accent that is an attractive decorative element whether it is holding a candle or resting on its own. Available in two sizes: Large and Small.

Copper Top Garden Table Metal-lined and perfect for rooftop or porch gardens in cities, these stands can also be utilized to serve breakfast in bed (be sure you stick with one purpose or the other).

The family dog enjoys the shade provided by the corrugated-copper roof overhangs.

The natural spring.

What's that? You love copper so much you want to ride it? You're in luck. Van Heesch's copper bike is now for sale via Anthropologie. It even includes a copper chain lock and copper bell (plus handling gloves, naturally).

Last but not least, this Copper Photo Bar Picture Hanger uses a single nail to hold photos, print, or any graphic material. Designed by Yield Design Co. and Social Print Studio, it can be hung anywhere and - thanks to its six magnets - it won't harm your artwork.

The GM—Grethe Meyer—Pendants are balanced pendant lights that can be used for overhead lighting in a dining room or kitchen, and can also be grouped together to create a graphic lighting installation. Shown here, the GM 30 Pendant Light in Copper is made of lacquered solid copper and is suspended from a black fabric cord. Shown with Menu’s Afteroom Chair, Kaschkasch Mirror, and Marble Wall Clock.

The walls are clad with metal penny tile in the Antique Copper finish from Design and Direct Source of Portland, Oregon. Linear-format tiles in the same finish line the tub.

A closer look at the copper GM Pendant light, shown with Menu’s stackable glasses.

The Frame Pendant Light from Iacoli & McAllister is a simple light that celebrates the source of illumination—a simple white light bulb. The bulb is encased in a steel frame that has been plated in copper, creating a shiny finish on the geometric pendant light. It can be used on its own, or grouped with other Frame Pendants (as pictured) to create a graphic display.

The Signal Pendant Light is at once simple and sculptural. Comprised of a spun aluminum shade that is met with a polished central stem, the Signal Pendant Light hovers above a dining room table, kitchen counter, or living room interior. The light uses warm LEDs and indirect light to create a welcoming diffusion of light that remains unobtrusive in a space.

With a shiny copper-plated base and a mirrored luster glass cover, the Hurricane Lamp is a decorative element that looks sophisticated, whether or not the inner candle is illuminated. The mirrored glass reflects the hurricane’s surroundings when the candle is not lit, adding dimension to the accessory.

Shown with the simple Drop cap Pendant, the Plumen 001 is the original energy-saving bulb from Plumen. The bulb’s dynamic design mimics the filament found in incandescent bulbs, but its glass, sculptural silhouette makes the bulb look more elegant than traditional bulbs and standard CFLs. The Plumen 001 has a screw fitting that fits into any lamp that accommodates a standard screw bulb.

Sigurd Larsen's Click shelf is made of boltless, lacquered copper. With four screws affixing the units shelves to its girder, the unit is simply assembled, functioning seamlessly within the design scheme of a space.

London-based design studio PINCH shows four new products in an old Milanese shoe shop, including the Nim coffee table in copper Jesmonite. See it at Via San Gregorio 40.