Soapstone Kitchen Countertop Colors
Soapstone kitchen countertop edge options.
Soapstone kitchen countertop colors. Soapstone naturally comes in very limited colors mostly in the shades of gray. Excellent uses for soapstone includes kitchen countertops outdoor kitchen countertops bathroom vanity countertops laundry room countertops fireplace. The bold white streaks on the soapstone seems to mimic the antiqued finish of the support legs columns of the kitchen island. In this kitchen the soapstone provides the only color accent in this otherwise white on white kitchen which makes it stand out even more.
A thick slab of soapstone was used to achieve this floating kitchen island look. Colorful cabinets really make a kitchen stand out and in this kitchen the ivy green makes the black soapstone look just right. If you like the deep rich color of soapstone and love to see the prominent natural veining then the oil soapstone finish should be your choice. To achieve this look you will need to apply periodical coats of mineral oil to the stone until it develops a permanent patina.
Soapstone is one of the most beautiful natural stones to be found in the earth. It is available in an array of different color tones that all center around a light gray when the stone is first pulled from the earth. When used in high traffic areas such as kitchens soapstone will show signs of natural wear and tear giving it an aged look. While many soapstone countertops spotted on pinterest of instagram appear to be one solid color the material can also be found with veins or striking streaks in green black yellow blue brown or white as shown in this kitchen by ben herzog architect out of brooklyn new york.
Even the apron front sink with drainboard is durable soapstone.