Black matte/suede/honed countertops
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Comments (7)Why thanks Angie!! Here's a pic of it brand new and oiled: And here's one I just took to show you it unoiled and after a year of major abuse. I probably haven't oiled it in a month or so and I can guarantee you I an a very frequent cook/baker who puts screaming hot pans directly on the soapstone. We love it both ways and every way in between. I usually oil it when we're having people over and I marvel at the sea glass colored inclusions. They pop more when waxed. Then as it fades I start thinking... no... I like it this way best. When faded awhile, the green isn't as vibrant but all these mica like inclusions glimmer. It reminds me of an old pair of faded stonewashed jeans. It is such an amazing counter surface. ESPECIALLY, for someone like me who does not approach cooking tasks delicately....See MoreLeathered or honed black granite with matte sheen.
Comments (5)I have black leather granite countertops (with white cabinets) and I love them! I especially like that here in the northwest, leather granite is not common so it makes our kitchen somewhat unique. Everyone who sees them for the first time is always intrigued, asking questions and petting them. I will say they don't hide crumbs well but they are still one of my most favorite design elements of my kitchen....See MoreHoned Black Countertops
Comments (2)I have heard great things about soapstone but it wasn’t available in my area when I did my remodel. What I did get I have been very happy with: leathered Virginia Mist granite (aka Jet Mist). I bake a lot as well but never put food directly on the counter surface (just a greater of habit!) so it not being perfectly smooth doesn’t matter....See MoreRetro Kitchen Refresh - ideas needed!
Comments (53)@Eva N, what gorgeous yellow tile! So great you've decided to keep it. If you're still debating countertops, I'd personally go for white rather than soapstone in that space. It will keep with the brightness of the tile. Another option, which you may have seen on retrorenovations (I think people recommended that site on your original thread), would be to use white 4x4 square tile on the countertop, with black v-cap or box-cap edging. Tile countertops are making a comeback, they're cheaper than stone, and super durable, and would be true to the period of your kitchen. You can get inexpensive white field tile from Lowes/HD and then get the more specialized edging tiles from someplace else. For my 1920s kitchen, I found reasonably priced v- and box-cap trim tiles from B&W and Daltile (their Color Wheel and Semi-Glass & Matte collections are great for retro kitchens). Modern grouts are much more stain resistant and easier to keep clean than before, so I'm much less worried about the grout lines getting grimy. As for cabinets, repainting in all the same color would go a long way to covering up any mismatches in the style of the doors. Another option would be to decide which style you like better and replace the other doors/drawer faces with matching ones. (Personally, I love the white flat-front ones in your butler's pantry! They're what I'm putting in my retro 1920s kitchen.)...See Morewdccruise
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