Soapstone counters kitchen

Today I am sharing all about my new honed granite countertops! I will explain what honed granite is and the pros of choosing this opt

It’s always so satisfying to check off home-keeping tasks from the "to-do" list - one of ours was to oil the soapstone kitchen counters. Soapstone is a naturally quarried material that is metamorphic, like marble, and comes from magnesium rich mineral talc. Its colors vary from light gray and darker black, with some having green

I get a lot of questions asking about my experience with the soapstone countertops in the kitchen. The soapstone questions run a close second to the questions I get asked about marble, which I wrote about HERE. So, as promised to all those who have asked, here is my take on soapstone. Please note that this is only my personal experience with soapstone. First lets talk about soapstone and just what it is.... Soapstone is a natural material, a metamorphic rock that is composed primarily of…

The beauty of soapstone and why we are putting soapstone counters in our kitchen!

In Bedford, New York, architect Rafe Churchill transforms a small farmhouse, owned by the same family for 30 years, into a modern weekend house with a subt

Soapstone counter, farmhouse sink

Andrea Nelson | Home Decor | Interior Decorating on Instagram: "The CONTROVERSY with soapstone. 👀 **I’ll tell you EXACTLY what we chose to mimic the look of soapstone while avoiding all the problems that come with soapstone.** When we were building our home, I knew I wanted a dark countertop paired with dark wood for our kitchen island, with lighter perimeter cabinets and countertops. HERE’S THE THING… ___________________________ My heart was 100% set on beautiful soapstone. But as I…

Soapstone has some pros and cons to use it in your kitchen, let’s take a look at all of them and cool examples to use them.

In Bedford, New York, architect Rafe Churchill transforms a small farmhouse, owned by the same family for 30 years, into a modern weekend house with a subt