soapstone

noun

soap·stone ˈsōp-ˌstōn

: a soft stone having a soapy feel and composed essentially of talc, chlorite, and often some magnetite

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web White marble, black granite, and patinated gray soapstone all work beautifully, as do more colorful surfaces. —

Caroline Picard, House Beautiful, 10 May 2023 Luxe kitchen appliances like steam ovens and pizza ovens, as well as trendy surfaces like terrazzo and soapstone. —

Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 6 Apr. 2023 Other features include a Christopher Peacock kitchen with soapstone countertops, a large workout room on the lower level, an au pair suite on the lower level, seven skylights and a wall of windows to the south. —

Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2023 Other trendy features like doorbell cameras, open shelving and soapstone countertops help homes sell faster. —

Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2023 The kerfed oak vanity and soapstone countertop echo the scheme in the kitchen. —

Marni Elyse Katz, House Beautiful, 17 Aug. 2022 Get the Look: Ceiling Fan: Alik by Braden Studio Striped Blanket: Frontier by Faribault Mill Sunset View One of the family’s two boathouses serves up drinks and snacks from a soapstone bar that opens up with candy apple red bifolding windows. —

Kelly Ryan Kegans, Country Living, 21 Feb. 2023 Working with Chris McDermott Construction, Foken and Lazarus gutted the kitchen, adding a wall of windows and French doors to bring in new light, a built-in eating nook, a hidden laundry area, and soapstone countertops. —

Sunset Magazine, 15 Feb. 2022 The house features the original wide-board chestnut floors, built-in postman desk, cabinets, and three fireplaces; a new eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances and soapstone counters; dining and living room; sunroom; laundry; and front office. —

The Week Staff, The Week, 5 Dec. 2021 See More

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