Beautiful! I like your cabinets and flooring too. What kind of flooring is it?

Looks great. What stone is it?

Really looks beautiful. I'm going to guess santa Rita Venata?

Beautiful!

Another beautiful job by a true master craftsman!! Joshua if you read this - call me!
xx-Willow

Fabulous...bet it feels good, too. I can't keep my hands off mine. Nature and man at their best!

Even if I must say so myself, it's even more beautimous this morning!

It's Black Venata soapstone, sooo lovely!

Kmsparty -- my floor -- it looks more purplish in this picture than IRL. Actually is blue, tan, burgandy -- it's Daltile Cobblestone that they've discontinued. We put it in 5 years ago when moved into the house and I still like it, so -- it stayed when the rest of the kitchen left!

Oooooh, I have serious soapstone envy!!! So gorgeous.

Your soapstone is beautiful! Isn't it exciting! Okay I have to ask since my soapstone looks like it may be the same type. What backsplash are you going to use? I need ideas. Thanks.

Beautiful soapstone! I had to put my reading glasses on to find that seam by your sink! LOL! Also love, love, love your cabinets. Do you mind sharing manufacturer and finish? I have reddish wood trim and have been trying to find cabs & finish to go with it. TIA!

sis2two -- your kitchen is one that has inspired me along the way! I'm thinking of doing a modified version of this following BS, but I'm not quite sure if it "goes" with my kitchen. Pretty much here I've chosen what I liked, and I like this, but I don't know if it goes with the rest! I'm would use a quieter porcelain version of the marble, so as not to compete with the counter. I'm also considering not using the marble-like porcelain, but perhaps a 6 x 8 white subway, like what segbrown used, but still do the row of glass (sumi-e ongari natural).

Flowers -- the cabinets are custom birch with a "wild cherry" stain. The cabinet maker did a wonderful job. The insides are just as pretty as the outside! Thanks for the comment!

Love your counters. They look just simply edible, they are so yummy! Also your sink is just amazing. I think you will love it--if you don't, send it my way :)

RJR--I actually think the backsplash you posted would look really good. Everything in your kitchen is neutrals and the contrast would come from the texture and movement....could be fun!

That backsplash is really pretty! I have been leaning towards a subway in a creamy crackle color. I love subway tile and have always been drawn to it pretty much like I was drawn to soapstone. Your cabinets are really nice too and I love the rich color that they are. You must be really excited!

Rita,

So exciting. It's beautiful and your cabinets are GORGEOUS.

Joshua's coming back to Gainesville in July to put MY Black Venata in as well.

So glad you and Holli happened to be on this board or I never would have thought of doing this.

Mary

Oh my goodness, Rita!!

I have been away from GW lately, and completely missed this! I had NO idea you were this far along. Now I want to see this beautiful new kitchen in person!!

Holli -- I'll pm you -- in the final SLOW phase of finishing up. I've decided BS, but that won't be in until mid July.

I'm calling this my "if you give a mouse a cookie" kitchen. Those of you with kids no doubt know the analogy.