I think that would look beautiful together and won't be too dark with all the sunlight and light walls. You could also go with a lighter backsplash, too.

Soapstone is seen a lot in traditional kitchens, but I think it can work well in a contemporary/modern kitchen. I really like mixing modern with more organic-feeling elements like soapstone.

I think this is a stunning combination!

I wanted soapstone as well and would have done cherry cabs to go with them. In the end I went in a completely different direction (or rather I will if we ever actually finalized the layout and order something).

Anyway, I'm sure I have seen it in the finished kitchens blog before. Have you looked there for inspiration?

Take a look at nomorebluekitchen's beautiful kitchen in this thread. Not sure if her cabs are cherry, but they're a similar color with soapstone.

Hi,

My cabinets ARE cherry and the color looks very similar to yours. Obviously I think your combination works just great :)

Originally I wanted quiet black soapstone as well, but I ended up with dramatic veining which looks a lot like yours. I absolutely love it -- from a distance it still has that quiet organic look I love, but up close it has much more interest and depth for me because of the veining.

Here are a few more pics of my kitchen:

Island veining:
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A couple of overall views:
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Anita

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Thanks so much. I think it will work.

I am suffering from "kitchen overload (the evil twin of TKO) and I am beginning to forget what I've seen where and over-thinking/doubting some of my decisions.

mom2reese and lululemom -- Thank you for your enthusiasm! The last thing I want to happen is to get the countertop installed and think - yikes - I don't like how this looks!

nomorebluekitchen- I had thought I had seen a kitchen with darker cabinets and soapstone countertops, I just couldn't remember which kitchen it was -- I really liked the combination. I am so glad to hear that you love your kitchen - it is beautiful!

I am looking forward to having all these decisions behind me. Now I just have to worry about a back splash and cabinet hardware - how hard can that be ;).

Kitchenredo2 - do you know the name of your soapstone? It's beautiful - I'm looking for something like it.

Nomoreblue kitchen - same question for you.

I wish the forum had a thread with a picture from every kitchen with soapstone with the name of the soapstone (and maybe even where they got it?)

Lynne

I also have very veined soapstone with cherry cabinets. It works great. Prill

Here is a link that might be useful: http://prillskitchen.shutterfly.com/32#33

What gorgeous soapstone! Do a search for Holligator's kitchen: she has natural cherry cabs that have matured: not quite as dark as's Anita's, but just as lovely! My husband and I got to see Holli's kitchen IRL, and he is now totally in love with Soapstone. Love the way the color works with the stone.
Anita -- what is your backsplash? understated, but it's what is perfect for the beautiful cabs.

I love it! I think it will work quite well with the other elements you are using.

I have been looking for soapstone like that for my kitchen, but haven't found any locally yet with such nice veining.

Ohhh, Kitchenredo2, I love it.
I think it is going to be a stunning kitchen
with that beautiful slab you have chosen.
I think much nicer than the nordic black
you were thinking of.

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I was going to ask the same question of the Cherry cabs with the soapstone but here it is. I think it looks great and looking at the others that have posted their pics I like it even more. That veining in the piece is really nice. Not too busy but enough to not to be boring either. Good choice!

Thanks - I really love how the cabinets look with the soapstone. Now if I can just keep the slab that's on my raised countertop from falling onto the floor I will be just peachy!

I don't have any recent pictures showing the soapstone on the cabinets. They had to remove a tile from the backsplash behind the cook top b/c it was put in upside-down. So as soon as that is done I will have to take some more photos. Here are some photos of the soapstone installed:

Name or type of soapstone? It sort of looks like it could be Julia.