Brooks Custom has been crafting custom countertops, bar tops, and range hoods in Mt. Kisco, New York, since 1977. Our material portfolios gather the construction details, edge profiles, finish options, and design options for the five metals we work with every day: zinc, copper, bronze, pewter, and stainless steel. Whether you are planning a kitchen, a bar, or a commercial project, these pages show how each metal is built, how it is finished, and how it will look and age in your home. You can also see finished work in our commercial and residential project galleries.
Each metal has its own character. Zinc brings the classic look of the Parisian bistro, with a living patina that records daily use. Copper is warm and naturally antimicrobial, and it is safe for food contact. Bronze is durable and rustic, with a dark, antiqued warmth. Pewter offers a cool silver tone and an elegant patina. Stainless steel is the modern workhorse of the professional kitchen, uniform, low-maintenance, and easy to clean. Because every top is made to order in our own shop, you can choose the metal, the finish, and the edge that suit your room.
Start with the construction details for your metal to see how a top is put together, including integral sinks, drainboards, and cooktop cutouts. Then browse the edge profiles, from simple eased edges to fancy molded edges that are impossible in ordinary sheet metal. The finish options pages show each metal matte, patina, hammered, or polished, so you can compare the look before you choose. The details and design options pages gather the rest: backsplashes, textures, and special features for each metal.
The metal textures page shows the surfaces themselves, including quilted and hand-hammered patterns, so you can see the texture up close. Stainless steel care and maintenance explains how to keep a stainless top looking its best. And the zinc notes from Richard Brooks, along with the zinc video transcript, share what we have learned from working with zinc in kitchens, bars, and restaurants. Each portfolio page is written from the shop floor, not from a catalog. When you are ready to talk through your project, visit our showroom or get in touch through the contact page.