Are you considering an alternative to your current countertop material? Soapstone is ideal for kitchen remodels.
Kitchen-friendly qualities include:
Resistance to staining
Heat resistant
Low maintenance and easy-to-clean
An eco-friendly alternative
Non-porous and hygienic surfaces
Classic soapstone also leaves a beautiful patina over time. Light scratches and imperfections are easily corrected with a little cleaning oil.
Soapstone countertop colors feature a classic spectrum, ranging from sophisticated black to light shades like creamy grays. This stone has a marbleized look with light streaks of color, also known as veining.
Learn more about applying the best soapstone hues to your kitchen remodel.
Soapstone Color Options for Dark and Dramatic kitchens
Are you giving your kitchen a makeover with a darker color palette?
This countertop stone comes in a nearly-black shade with gray, creamy tones, and brown veining. This color also works well in dramatic bathroom renovations including standing showers. You may want to consider this countertop material for outdoor kitchens, as well.
Talk to your kitchen remodel contractor about soapstone color samples in black and charcoal gray. Having samples in hand will make the design process much easier. This helps you better envision kitchen backsplash tiles, flooring, and cabinetry.
If you already have a cabinet material in mind, choose a black soapstone material that complements your new cabinetry. You can also stain kitchen cabinets to better complement your new dark soapstone countertops.
HGTV has an eye-popping selection of dark and dramatic kitchens. You can also get an idea of how to incorporate lighter, creamier tones into these designs without losing that dramatic effect.
Trendy Countertop Colors with Green Soapstone
Consider a green-inspired color palette if you want to take a smart risk in your kitchen design. Only go this route if the rest of your home design allows it. You can also incorporate subtle hits of green into a kitchen remodel with dark or light color palettes.
Soapstone is known for having a greenish hue which makes it an ideal countertop material for green kitchens. Like the earlier example, start by choosing your cabinetry first and select a green soapstone hue that complements the cabinet colors. Green soapstone complements both natural wood cabinets and cabinets painted in a green shade.
The possibilities for complementary kitchen backsplashes are endless with green soapstone. Green, cream-toned, and gold-tiled backsplashes add a creative touch. Green soapstone also pairs well with violet-inspired shades, dusty rose colors, and browns.
Green soapstone looks wonderful in light-colored kitchens with white cabinets and furniture. It's ideal for both cozy and airy, open-plan designs. It also pairs well with natural wood flooring.
Green soapstone also works well with tiled flooring in dark and dramatic kitchen designs.
When researching green soapstone shades, look for the following product names or similar:
Santa Rita has marbleized veining and a green-blue hue
Fantasia green soapstone has more prominent marble veining
Belvedere is a more solid-color green soapstone with gray hues
Architectural Digest has a creative selection of green kitchen designs for the bold homeowner. Talk to your contractor or a Stonewood professional about bringing your vision to life.
Modern Kitchen Countertops in Blue-Gray
Next to green, soapstone is also known for its marbleized blue-gray hues. This color palette is perfect for a range of kitchen designs, from light and modern to cozy cottage-inspired styles.
This shade pairs particularly well with white cabinets and natural wood colors in light shades, also known as pale woods. Cabinet wood types include white oak, maple, beech, and white ash wood. Blue-gray soapstone also complements cabinets painted in white and cream tones.
You can also pair blue-gray soapstone with blue-painted cabinets, especially indigo shades.
There are plenty of kitchen flooring pairings to consider, as well. Consider the pale wood option above, along with mid-range colors like golden oak, chestnut, walnut, and nutmeg hues.
Kitchens With Gray Soapstone
Gray soapstone is an excellent choice for modern kitchens with a brutalist architectural design. You can also find this soapstone swirled with marbleized white quartz to give it a creamier, softer look for lighter kitchen designs.
It's important to understand that soapstone surfaces oxidize so they will become darker over time. Keep this point in mind when selecting your kitchen color palette pairings.
Gray is such a versatile color and complements many kitchen elements, including wall treatments, flooring materials, and lighting designs. This countertop material looks great in loft apartment kitchen layouts; these designs are generally built with an open-layout design. It also pairs well with soapstone tile flooring, resulting in a kitchen design that's easy to maintain.
Look for the following color names when purchasing gray soapstone:
Venatta which features speckles of natural stone colors
Allegre, a gray soapstone with a bluish hue (and veining)
Python has a more solid gray look with fewer markings
Barocca is a light gray soapstone with thin veining
Remember to get samples first to pair your gray soapstone with important kitchen elements. You can also treat your cabinets with stone-like finishes to complement your gray soapstone.
After Choosing Your Soapstone Countertop Colors
Your next step after choosing your countertop colors is to complete the rest of your kitchen remodel. Hash out the finer details with your contractor.
Make sure to get the sizing just right. You want to allow enough movement throughout the kitchen. Therefore, you don't want to make your countertops (and the countertop lips) jet out too much.
Discuss installation methods with your kitchen contractor or a Stonewood specialist. You may want to craft a kitchen backsplash from soapstone, creating a seamless look that blends the countertop with the wall.
Next Steps
Keep this soapstone colors guide handy as you discuss your kitchen remodel goals with a kitchen remodeler or Stonewood professional. The creative possibilities are endless with the soapstone color palette, from classic to modern styles. Consider the low maintenance of this countertop stone while planning your remodel.
The Stonewood installation process will put your mind at ease. We're all about the details.
Start with an initial consultation which includes a free job estimate and an appointment visit. The next stage is the template appointment to reveal every necessary detail before the installation, including soapstone countertop colors.
We fabricate and install all of our stone countertops.
Contact us today to learn more about countertop installation from Stonewood.
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