What’s It #15 – "soapstone"
This past weekend, the countertops were installed (finally) and the drawers were install (sans the one missing drawer front), and the bin pulls were installed (the 3rd set I purchased). And here area couple of pics …
Direct from the supplier, the soapstone looked its typical light gray with small variances. After it was placed on the base cabinets, seamed together, sanded to finish, and then oiled, the white and green really shown as the field of gray turned nearly black. As the oil seeped in, the sheen subsided and took on a satin finish. The green looks almost like jade and is a nearly perfect accent to the warm hues of the bamboo. The brass reproduction Eastlake bin pulls look right at home.
I am very happy with the results “thus far”. There is still much work to be done. There is still the issue of the one missing drawer front and that will be addressed next along with making the panel front to the dishwasher and the drawer front that goes in the bottom portion of the sink basin cabinet. I managed to align all the plumbing under the sink so there is ample space on either side. I have built two drawers and will link them together with a single drawer front.
I will use traditional blank for the toe-kick area but the end and back of the peninsula (on the dining room side) will get a full skirt to the floor for a more furniture look.
December will be set aside for completing the pantry cabinets and planning out the upper cabinets with their glass panel doors and stain glass soffit lighting.
Thanks for the hint!
I know what What’s It #15 is now!
Soapstone!!!!!!!!!! (I win) Tah dahh..
Seriously, the kitchen looks tremendous. I was just showing it to D. She loves it too. I really like the bamboo on the drawer fronts.
It’s not done yet but I have taken more than one double take and thought – “did I really do that ?”
I’m happy with my work which is really what it’s all about.
I was actually surprised at the amount of white and green veining. When the stone was dry it was light grey and not much complexity was visible.
WOW!! The cabinets came out great! The whole kitchen is starting to look really sweet. Nicely done.
(so, when is Salmon Custom Cabinetry open for business?)
Funny you should ask …. There are already two kitchen cabinet shops in the area (odd given how little of anything else we have out here). To differentiate, I have constantly told people who ask that “my specialty” is working with green materials and focusing on furniture styled cabinetry with features such as inset drawers and doors, classic hardware, and natural finishes. My hope is to finish out the kitchen and start the cabinets for the home office over the winter and see if anyone shows interest in this level of craftsmanship and materials (given the higher cost of each). I’m not quiting my day job just yet !
Oh, and as for the “what is it” …. granite, soapstone, marble – meh, it’s all basic rock
some rock is harder than other rock
Yeah … including the ones in my head!