14 Soapstone Countertops to Inspire Your Kitchen Design

Combine Marble and Soapstone Countertops

If you cannot decide between marble or soapstone countertops, this kitchen offers a smart solution. Brooke Wagner Design out of Corona Del Mar, California combines both types of stone in this contemporary cooking space. The soapstone counter around the stove is reserved for food prep, while the marble countertop is primarily used for light kitchen tasks like washing veggies or serving meals. 

Dramatic Soapstone Countertops

While many soapstone countertops spotted on Pinterest or Instagram appear to be one solid color, the material can also be found with veins or striking streaks in green, black, yellow, blue, brown, or white, as shown in this kitchen by Ben Herzog Architect, out of Brooklyn, New York.

Even the apron-front sink with drainboard is made of durable soapstone. Adding to the cooking space's vintage-inspired charm are the cabinets painted a retro shade of mint green.

Farmhouse Kitchen With Soapstone Countertops

Soapstone countertops lend contrast to this crisp, white kitchen in an Indiana farmhouse renovated by Leo Designs, an interior design firm based in Chicago, Illinois. Contributing to the cooking space's Americana vibe are vintage-inspired fixtures including the overhead lighting.

Oak Cabinets Paired With Soapstone Countertops

In a traditional kitchen chock-full of oak cabinets, soapstone cabinets add a rustic touch that feels more modern than classic. Whitten Architects out of Portland, Maine, picked the stone surface to coordinate with the stainless steel appliances.

Soapstone Countertop in a Luxurious Kitchen

A veiny soapstone countertop is a gorgeous counterpoint in this glamorous, traditional kitchen by interior designer Meg Lonergan based in Houston, Texas. Adding to the cooking space's luxurious vibe are the gold cabinet knobs and turquoise range.

Kitchen Island With Soapstone Countertop

If you need to create an additional work surface in your kitchen, consider adding an island with a soapstone countertop. Here, Alice Lane Interior Design out of Salt Lake City, Utah does just that with a free-standing option that doubles as a dining table. 

Pewter Gray Soapstone Countertop

You will find soapstone slabs in a wide range of gray tones, like this cool pewter example found in a home designed by Frank Shirley Architects, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Swirls of dark gray and white add a massive dose of visual interest to the stone surface.

Black and White Kitchen Brimming With Rustic Style

Fans of modern farmhouse style will love this black and white kitchen by Whitten Architects based in Portland, Maine. The countertops along the walls are durable soapstone, which, as we already explained, stand up to heat and stains, making it the ideal work surface for busy cooking spaces. For a pop of contrast, the kitchen island features a stained wood topper.

Bright Yellow Kitchen With Soapstone and Butcher Block 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. Adding even more practical function to this bright yellow cooking space is the kitchen island topped off with a maple butcher block countertop.

Charcoal Gray and Blue Soapstone Countertop Lends Rustic Charm

A soapstone countertop can sprinkle on some rustic character to a contemporary cooking space. Here is one of our favorite examples, created by J.A.S. Design-Build, an interior design firm based in Seattle, Washington. A beautiful charcoal gray and blue soapstone counter lends old-timey country style to this modern farmhouse kitchen.

This Blogger Loves Soapstone Countertops

For an objective opinion on soapstone countertops, we turned to Joan, the home improvement blogger behind the site For The Love of a House. She loves the stone, which she installed for her cooking space. She adds while it is a low-maintenance material, soapstone still requires a little tender loving care to keep looking its best. For instance, her countertop has several small nicks around the edges of the dishwasher and sink, caused by banging objects. To prevent it from happening in your home, she says, be mindful when it is time to wash pots and pans.

How to Fake the Look of Soapstone

If a real soapstone countertop is out of your price range, you can still get the look with Formica laminate. Here, Colleen, the decor blogger behind Lemon Thistle, went with a pattern called Soapstone Sequoia. She says her new laminate counters look as beautiful as the real thing. Colleen offers this tip: the best type of sink to combine with laminate is a drop-in, as shown. Unlike an undermount sink, it will protect the investment you made in laminate with corners that offer protection from water.

Combine Cool Soapstone Countertops With Warm Wood Accents

In this homey kitchen by Rauser Design based in Austin, Texas, soapstone counters are combined with a butcher block chopping station. We love how this cooking space combines features in cool colors, like the countertops and blue cabinets with warm wood accents, including the kitchen table and hardwood floors.

Midcentury Inspired Kitchen With a Soapstone Countertop

A mid-century modern home—renovated by Annie Hall Interiors out of Cambridge, Massachusetts—gets a spanking new cooking space that is in step with the home's historic style. Turquoise cabinetry and warm wood walls are a classic mid-century combo. The boomerang-style kitchen island with a soapstone countertop is a nod to the traditional kidney-shaped coffee table, which is an icon of mid-century decor.