Soapstone & Quartzite mix
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Luce di luna quartzite--with soapstone?
Comments (7)I love that slab!!! Depending on your soapstone and the other elements in your kitchen, you should be able to make it work very nicely. I am sure you can find a way to make your island a fun "twist" (of modern) in your otherwise traditional kitchen if you bring in some other accessories to mesh the two. For example, you could add details that utilize traditional materials in a new way, or in a modern shape or style (e.g. mercury glass pendants or objects in a newer, or slightly more modern style). In our DR we mixed modern leather and chrome chairs with our walnut DR table. The shape/style of the table is modern, yet classic. The walnut itself is somewhat rustic looking (unplanned for originally, but an unexpected bonus visually). The combination of the organic with the modern worked out even better than we thought it would, and is one of the things often commented on (favorably!) by others. I think this slab of quartzite could be a really nice feature in your traditional kitchen depending on the surrounding elements, and how you use the slab itself (edges, shape, etc.)....See MoreReplace rustic slate floor? Honed quartzite or soapstone?
Comments (22)Thanks so much for your input, hollysprings and nosoccermom. I understand what you're saying, and when we decided to stay in the same footprint I immediately thought we'd keep the floor. Then I started googling images of off white cabinets with slate floors to get an idea of how it would look. That's when I realized that while I prefer the multicolored slate with stained cabinets, I was drawn more to the solid color floor with painted cabinets. So, it was both the color and pattern of the current floor that I was questioning in our remodel, since now would be the time to make a change, if any. I thought using a slate in just one of the colors from the ledge rock in the fireplace might work better with the off white cabinets and still complement what we have. I'm glad to find out that my floor doesn't "need" replacing though, just based on aesthetics. It has been a great floor - hides the dirt almost too well and easy to care for. Here are some pics I found of white cabinets with multicolored slate floors - all very nice, just a somewhat different look than the solid slate. I'm not sure I found any pics of painted cabinets with the diamond pattern slate floor. Maybe I'll be posting my own soon :-) This post was edited by juddgirl2 on Sun, Jul 6, 14 at 16:24...See MoreLooking for slabs -- question on soapstone and quartzite options
Comments (12)We just had soapstone counters installed last week and love them! We were not comfortable with local stone yards lack of inventory and information on soapstone though - each had 1 slab that could be scratched with fingernails. We ordered a sample pack through M. Teixeira in NJ and were very impressed with the variety and durability of some options. We selected Stormy Black - it is hard with dramatic veining. Fortunately we are only 90 minutes away from their location. They did a phenomenal job fabricating too. Oiled they are a gorgeous charcoal color that plays well with the light grey shaker cabinets. It is a big decision! Good luck....See MoreQuartzite or Soapstone next to cooktop?
Comments (6)Hi, etab35 If you attach a picture of your kitchen it would give us an idea of how your kitchen looks, because many things affect the aesthetics. For example; natural light, floor finish, ceiling height, layout, and even the color of appliances (black, white our stainless steel) are some factors that influence when selecting materials. Also, it depends on the look you are seeking: traditional, modern, contemporary or rustic. We, as a design firm, often recommend quartzite counter tops because it is a hard and non-porous surface and the color range varies mostly between white to grey, (there are also different color veins). These tones work well with most colors, and as a result are very popular in kitchens. Because you have white BM white Dove cabinets you can pick a beautiful white with dark grey veins quartzite and a darker tile backsplash to contrast the backsplash. This combination can make the kitchen more dynamic. The cooktop would match the dark veins in the quartzite and the backsplash tones, as well as the other appliances making the entire space cohesive. With lighter color materials, the kitchen will look bigger and more illuminated; besides it is easier to pick furniture because the hard materials have neutral colors. Whatever material you decide to use, it would be nice to post a picture of the final look. * In the image below you can see the combination of quartzite counter top, white cabinets, and a backsplash with contrast, you can add a color paint to make the space more vibrant. Good Luck! AS Interior Designer...See Moredani_m08
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