Backsplashes For Soapstone Countertops

Nearly black soapstone countertops with matching backsplashes add a striking contrast to this sunshiny kitchen by heide hendricks interior design based in east hartford connecticut.

Backsplashes for soapstone countertops.

Generally our slabs run 30 x 84 so runs longer than seven feet require more than one piece which means there will be a seam. This is a practical old fashioned detail we often see in traditional kitchens with soapstone counters. One exception is the range backsplash which extends a large piece of soapstone up the wall. Soapstone subway tile backsplash classic and versatile.

Most backsplash material is made of 1 1 4 thick soapstone. The simple detail of recessed panels takes what could be an overwhelming amount of soapstone and make it a welcome and beautiful design element. Get creative with the size tiles and opt for a chevron pattern for a chic touch. While the soapstone has a grey base with white veins running through the marble has just the opposite making these stone a perfect pair.

Subway tile backsplash pairs well with both traditional and contemporary kitchens. Soapstone countertop and sink maintenance tips. Large elegant u shaped red oak with a clear swedish finish wood floor with a farmhouse sink soapstone countertops natural cherry shaker style cabinets by bellmont plywood cabinet boxes and solid wood dovetail drawers with undermount full extension glides red backsplash 3 6 thompson tile stone cristallo series in red gloss gray backsplash tile ceramic canvas glazed porcelain stainless steel appliances and an island 6 feet square in an area 16 feet wide by 11 feet deep. Caring for and maintaining soapstone is quite simple since virtually nothing penetrates the surface.

This is a situation where opposites attract. Once you ve got your soapstone counters and cabinetry picked the last big detail is your backsplash. A backsplash can be a make or break detail for your overall kitchen aesthetics. This understated backsplash brings the kitchen together with its simple and refined look.

Soapstone can be installed in one solid slab custom cut to fit your backsplash. Soapstone backsplashes are the obvious choice if you are already sold on soapstone countertops. We do fabricate from 2 1 2 stock but because it s a heavy material overall weight is often an issue with this thicker stock. This beautiful kitchen has a 3 1 2 inch tall backsplash with horizontal outlet cutouts coupled with a high range splash with a shelf and 6 recessed panels.

If you re not quite there yet let s consider a few good reasons why soapstone backsplashes are a great idea. Like the solid backsplash subway tile is bound to keep your admiration for years to come. This is one of those elements that can make your soapstone counters look even more appealing but a poorly chosen backsplash can just as easily take your new counters to a dingy looking dreary place and no one wants that. Also worth noting is the integrated dish drain grooves next to the sink.