We did a similar kitchen in our house. Used Woodmode cabinets - solid maple (definitely no MDF - it has more reactions to moisture long term!) painted off-white.
We used Soapstone from Bucks County Soapstone. Thought the stone does chip (we are 15 months into this kitchen), it definitely does not stain and has absolutely no reaction to 500 degree pans coming from the oven, pots coming right from the stove, lemon juice, red wine (lots of red wine), oils, etc. Aside from the few dings (especially above the dishwasher), they are absolutely the same as the day they were installed (in a house with two children and too many guests). I still love them and get endless compliments (even from those who were not brave enough and did honed granite instead . . .)
We did a similar kitchen in our house. Used Woodmode cabinets - solid maple (definitely no MDF - it has more reactions to moisture long term!) painted off-white.
We used Soapstone from Bucks County Soapstone. Thought the stone does chip (we are 15 months into this kitchen), it definitely does not stain and has absolutely no reaction to 500 degree pans coming from the oven, pots coming right from the stove, lemon juice, red wine (lots of red wine), oils, etc. Aside from the few dings (especially above the dishwasher), they are absolutely the same as the day they were installed (in a house with two children and too many guests). I still love them and get endless compliments (even from those who were not brave enough and did honed granite instead . . .)
Posted by: DTimberLD at August 13, 2007 12:55 AM in response to Whats cooking in the kitchen?