White Kitchen Soapstone Counters

However that doesn t mean it won t stand up to the demands of the kitchen.

White kitchen soapstone counters.

In time or when applied with layers of mineral oil it could become dark enough that it almost looks all black. Pure white and designed to reach the ceiling clean and simple inset doors with simple classic chrome hardware pulls make for an impressive statement. The beauty of soapstone. It s limited in color from white to charcoal.

Even the apron front sink with drainboard is durable soapstone. Soapstone is the common name for the naturally occurring stone known as steatite a magnesium rich metamorphic rock containing a high percentage of talc the same substance found in baby powder the softer varieties often called artistic soapstone actually have a silky soapy feel to them and may contain as much as 80 percent talc. Here s a look at soapstone countertop pros and cons. The warm look and cool feel of soapstone countertops add distinctive character.

Don t expect a pristine white like quartz on soapstones. The only maintenance recommended not required is the mineral oil treatment to enhance the natural darkening process the stone goes through and to ensure the soapstone darkens evenly. 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. Paired with the white it gives you both an elegant and a rustic look at the same time.

Soapstone counters are made from quarried stone. Soapstone does not stain. Some soapstone counters like this kitchen peninsula design have very little subtle grain patterns. The kitchen cabinets were consciously chosen in classic farmhouse style.

Soapstone was used on the perimeter offering the aged traditional look you would find in a classic farm home. With this kitchen you ve got a mix of the soapstone counters and butcher s block to get some contrast. Soapstone counters are not harmed by hot pots citrus wine acids or chemicals. The geology of soapstone.

Here the soapstone is paired with gray cabinets and that seems to make it a little darker. The stone is a steatite stone that includes chlorite magnesite and dolomite.