marble & soapstone installed today! photos

14 years ago

Hi all.

Everything went very smoothly and I am so excited.

Thanks to GWers (stoners) who shared all their marble and soapstone experiences, pictures, and info-made me confident when I chose the slabs and I'm so pleased with the results (giddy......hugging the installers!)

Now we're waiting for the cabinetmaker to return from vacation & put in upper cabs... Excuse the mess.

Thanks for looking,

Katie

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Sheila1964

12 years ago

Hi Katie,
I see that your post was from 2009 and here it is 2011 and I LOOOOVE your kitchen. I just found a slab of Statuario marble that I love and was going to leave deposit on Wed.. I was wondering how your marble is holding up? Would you choose marble for island again? I have 2 girls 8 and 11 and don't want to go crazy with upkeep. My island is same size as yours...8-4 and half and I too am using soapstone. I live in MA as well. Were you happy with your fabricators? What kind of edge did you get on island...also what did you use for backsplash? any finished photo's to share. THANKS so much!
Sheila O'

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14 years ago
Whoa Katie that is so BEAUTIFUL !! And what an elegant island. I am sure you are going to have many wonderful hours rolling out dough and kneading bread on that beautiful space. I love the veins in your SS. Where did you get both of them ? Sorry if you have told before but I don't get over here very often. Really really nice. Caroline
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alice462
14 years ago
Absolutely STUNNING!!! Will be looking forward to the more pics as you progress! Congratulations, it is just beautiful!
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lmt77
14 years ago
Beautiful!
What kind of cabinets do you have? and what color?
Also, wnat will you do for a backsplash?
I'm working on a similar coor scheme for our kitchen.
White cabintes/black island/some black countertops and some marble (or granite that looks like marble).
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malhgold
14 years ago
That marble is just unbelievable!!! Is it calacatta(i know I spelled that wrong). Just when I was wavering on putting marble on my island, you just sealed the deal for me. BTW...What size is your island?
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hsw_sc
14 years ago
Gorgeous! What types of marble and soapstone are those? I love the veining in both.
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pharaoh
14 years ago
That marble is yummy!
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donnakay2009
14 years ago
This is stunning. I love it! So envious!!!!
What a great eye you have for combining these together.
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megradek
14 years ago
Oh my...I have some serious stone envy right now. just gorgeous!!!!!
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rubyfig
14 years ago
Oh how lovely! What is happening behind your sink?
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mindimoo
14 years ago
Oooooh! Katie! I've been checking back now and again on a few kitchens and your marble is one I've been waiting on- beeeyouuutiful!
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nhbaskets
14 years ago
Wow! Your island is more like a continent. Absolutely stunning!Love everything!Congratulations!
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erikanh
14 years ago
Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Katie!! They're so incredibly gorgeous!! You must be so happy!
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jaksopcam
14 years ago
Wow, they are both beautiful! I keep going back to look at the pictures again. And that island looks stunning!!! Enjoy!
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rhome410
14 years ago
Both stones are breathtaking!!! The marble looks thicker than what we usually see?
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elizpiz
14 years ago
In a word - GORGEOUS!!!!color="red" face="goudy stout" size="10">

You must be thrilled!

Eliz
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Fori
14 years ago
Mine!
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prill
14 years ago
Wow - beautiful. I love the way the soapstone goes into the window area behind the sink. Can't wait to see more.
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arlosmom
14 years ago
Absolutely gorgeous!!! I adore the simple edge you used on the marble. And the veining in the soapstone...WOW. I can see why you hugged the installers.
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marthavila
14 years ago
Beautiful. Simply beautiful. I can hear your sigh of relief and pride all the way over here. And, it's much deserved. Congratulations!
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lesmis
14 years ago
Wow Katie...so pretty!!!!! I love the marble and that veining in the SS is to die for, but then you know I'm a SS kind of girl!! I'm sure you are loving it and running your fingers over it to make sure you aren't dreaming!

Congrats!

Kat :)
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lyno
14 years ago
Both stones are absolutely gorgeous! How thick is your marble? I can't wait to see the rest of your kitchen come together! Beautiful!
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lilyinmtl
14 years ago
Beautiful, Katie, just beautiful!
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katieob
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks everyone for your great feedback!

Just finished playground, dog walk, supper, tubbies, bedtime and logged on and got all excited again because of your enthusiastic support!

I'll try to answer questions:

Soapstone meets the window behind the sink (thanks GW). Carpenter now needs to trim the window.

Cabinets are inset, single bead in BM White Dove.

Marble is honed calacatta, 5 cm

Soapstone is "grey soapstone" according to the slab info, but based on its origin (they said Vermont or Brazil) & its appearance, my guess is Green Mountain Original.

Both slabs came from Marble & Granite in Westwood, MA. I went for my first visit way back in December & picked both within minutes. Then waited 8 months!

We don't live there yet, new construction-but I'll be making visits to caress those counters...

Can't wait to have more progress pics to share.

Thanks all,
Katie
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redroze
14 years ago
Holy cow...I LOVE IT. Both the Calacatta marble and the soapstone. Love. It. Can't wait to see more progress photos!
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katieob
Original Author
14 years ago
More answers:

Backsplash plan is white subway tile/white grout
(Horus Art Tiffany Crackle in Bianco-like willowdecor)

Island is roughly 8 by 5-can get exact measurements if needed.
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trudymom
14 years ago
It's stunning and it isn't even done yet!!
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judydel
14 years ago
Just beautiful! I've always loved marble with soapstone. I also love the the legs on your island (is that what they're called?). Very classy. Can't wait to see more. We're at similar stages in our renovations.
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remodelfla
14 years ago
DId you say 5 cm marble?????????? That is so gorgeous there are no adequate words. Just stunning!
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brutuses
14 years ago
That's one gorgeous piece of marble. Congratulations!!
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nutherokie_gw
14 years ago
Well that may be the most beautiful marble I've ever seen. Great. I'd almost convinced myself to rule out marble for our island and now I'm drooling all over my keyboard!
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peytonroad
14 years ago
Ewww,that island looks so creamy and the marble is really pretty! It looks very nice with the soapstone!
Congrats!
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zeebee
14 years ago
Stunning stones, absolutely stunning.
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mamalynn
14 years ago
Both the soapstone and the marble are gorgeous!
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cotehele
14 years ago
Stunning. I'll trade you kitchens, hehehe
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cat_mom
14 years ago
Both stones are gorgeous, but that hunk o' marble is absolutely breathtaking! WOW!!!!
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