White Kitchen With Black Soapstone Counters

A wall of glass windows dressed in black and white buffalo check roman shades brightens a transitional kitchen over a black soapstone apron sink.

White kitchen with black soapstone counters.

It s also too harsh with pure white. Soapstone often has a greenish gray cast or goes into darker grays to practically black with beautiful whitish veins. 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. You can see that the soapstone was dark and shiny there.

Compare this photo to the photo with the yellow walls. Pale soapstone countertops paired with white marble definitely look great. I had to say that. In this kitchen the soapstone provides the only color accent in this otherwise white on white kitchen which makes it stand out even more.

They re beautiful in the kitchen and the bathroom with a clean edge. Soapstone does not stain. Black counters with white veining mosaic marble backsplash. White and black kitchen pantry features white shaker cabinets donning brass hardware and a soapstone countertop.

Chrome décor works well with the white stone as do gray décor schemes and light woods like cedar and beech. A dark counter will make the room seem darker and will show smudges dust and fingerprints if it s shiny black granite. Soapstone counters are not harmed by hot pots citrus wine acids or chemicals. 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.

See more ideas about black countertops countertops kitchen remodel. I also don t care for glossy black counters in an older home. The contrast will also make the room look smaller. The black cabinets were fine originally with the soapstone but you know that design domino effect i ve mentioned before.

Fresh clean and white. 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. 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. Here s a kitchen using one of the new quartz marble looks.

White soapstone countertops will be slightly gray and naturally marbled with browns and greys in a similar pattern to black. Jan 14 2019 explore colleen k s board black countertops white cabinets on pinterest. Change one thing then another thing needs changed.