Today the rest of our soapstone counters went in (still waiting on a rebuild for laundry room cabinets). I have to admit.. I was a little bit afraid if I'd love in MY house, even though I have always loved in every kitchen picture. I was afraid it would be too dark, but knew I could leave it unoiled (which I fully expected to do) but now that it is here, oiled... it surpasses all my hopes, it is absolutely gorgeous! DH was not sure AT ALL about soapstone, but left the decision up to me, thankfully! Still need to finish the floors, install hardware, lights and appliance... but here is my kitchen so far!

FL Joshua & assistant arrives with soapstone on truck.

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They measured and cut everything in the driveway! They started Monday, but the rain came pouring down, and the rest was delivered and installed this afternoon.

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I LOVE the Runnels, and would have never purchased soapstone or the runnels without GW - thank you all!

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Still missing our window seat - curtains are old, old, dusty rags.. just to have something in the windows as we renovate (we don't live in this house yet)

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When in reality, it looks like this:

It's absolutely gorgeous, but it's not the same aesthetic as people who like polished granite, can't stand "clutter", and iron their jeans. ;-)

I currently have Sage Tint BM

Here is a close up

Lennox Tan

I love Soft Fern BM

Stoney Ground Farrow and Ball

Olive Sherwin Williams

Wedgewood Gray BM

Edgewood Green Ellen Kennon

Vert De Terre Farrow and Ball

Haze Green Pratt and Lambert

Palladian Blue BM

Cedar Grove BM

Peau de Soie Benjamin MOore

Twig Basket Behr

Baby Turtle BM

The pic below are kitchens with black counters and green or
brown/beige on the walls. Not sure the specific paint colors

Notice the ceiling is painted