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White kitchen with black soapstone counters.
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.
Soapstone counters are not harmed by hot pots citrus wine acids or chemicals.
Soapstone does not stain.
Black counters with white veining mosaic marble backsplash.
They re beautiful in the kitchen and the bathroom with a clean edge.
Compare this photo to the photo with the yellow walls.
The black cabinets were fine originally with the soapstone but you know that design domino effect i ve mentioned before.
Stunning white and black kitchen dons white oak floors and is fitted with a white paneled refrigerator positioned beside white cabinets contrasted with soapstone countertops positioned flanking a wolf dual range fixed against white marble diamond patterned backsplash tiles under a white barrel hood mounted between cabinets accented with polished nickel knobs.
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.
Soapstone often has a greenish gray cast or goes into darker grays to practically black with beautiful whitish veins.
White soapstone countertops will be slightly gray and naturally marbled with browns and greys in a similar pattern to black.
Chrome décor works well with the white stone as do gray décor schemes and light woods like cedar and beech.
Colorful cabinets really make a kitchen stand out and in this kitchen the ivy green makes the black soapstone look just right.
You can see that the soapstone was dark and shiny there.
The contrast will also make the room look smaller.
Because soapstone started to gain popularity in the united states in the 1800s as a durable and economical material it s well suited to many historical renovations.
Jan 14 2019 explore colleen k s board black countertops white cabinets on pinterest.
I also don t care for glossy black counters in an older home.
It s also too harsh with pure white.
Even the apron front sink with drainboard is durable soapstone.
A wall of glass windows dressed in black and white buffalo check roman shades brightens a transitional kitchen over a black soapstone apron sink.
Back to my soapbox on soapstone haha.
Fresh clean and white.
Pale soapstone countertops paired with white marble definitely look great.
White and black kitchen pantry features white shaker cabinets donning brass hardware and a soapstone countertop.
Change one thing then another thing needs changed.
In this kitchen the soapstone provides the only color accent in this otherwise white on white kitchen which makes it stand out even more.