On the left is a close up
view of a large single sink. On the right is the same sink viewed
from the front. The client has later added some brick to complete the
look.
On the left 2007 Ottawa
Magazine - Special interiors edition. On the right one of three
featured kitchens using Canadian Soapstone.
On the left a new
installation. On the right another view of the same installation
On the left a
kitchen by Mike the Boat Builder. On the Right the buffet side of
the kitchen. Everything nicely topped off with our Canadian soapstone.
On the left a
contemporary vanity where the soapstone is left natural (without mineral
oil). On the Right a traditional vanity with mineral oil.
On the left a
beautiful Jenn-Air range flanked by Canadian soapstone. On the Right
a stretch of Canadian soapstone countertop including two heights of
backsplash and a 36" double soapstone sink.
On the left a
kitchen countertop in Toronto made from six slabs of Canadian soapstone. On the Right
The same kitchen showing the 36" soapstone sink.
On the left a
kitchen in downtown Toronto with soapstone backsplash. On the Right
more of the same Toronto kitchen using our Canadian soapstone.
On the left Along
the banks of the Rideau river in Ottawa a couple transforms their
kitchen with Canadian soapstone On the Right
more of the same Merrickville kitchen using our Canadian soapstone.
On the left another
large island topped off with Canadian soapstone. On the Right
My island that has been in use for many years and looks better now then
when it was first installed.
On the left an island
with the Elkay Mystic sink - four individual slabs of soapstone were
specially
selected.
On the right a fireplace surround and hearth - these stones
were also specially selected.
On the left a Kohler
under mount sink - the stone overhangs the sink about 1/8". On the right
The same kitchen that has a 10" overhang.
This installation was in
Maine.
On the left A kitchen
facelift north of Toronto. On the right two quarry workers
around 1943.
On the left
a completed countertop installation in Gananoque, Ontario. On the right
a closer view of the island.
On the left
A sharp bar sink. On the right A finished island ready for any
party.
On the left
an elegant fireplace. On the right
a massive island before mineral oil.
On the left
a full height view of the complete fireplace with our soapstone. On the
right workers 70 feet down the quarry wall.
On the left
an 8 foot oval island made from Canadian soapstone. Sorry about the bad
exposure. On the
right a closer look a the cabinet makers detailing.
On the left
a stretch of counter made up of four separate stones. On the right
the island in the same kitchen made with two stones.
On the left
A 36" soapstone sink. On the
right a closer look at a right angle seam.
On the left
take a closer look at the character of the stone. On the right
is an island with a small sink that again gives you the opportunity to see
the marble like character of the stone.
On the left
is a close up of a typical under mounted sink. On the right a
smaller prep sink.
On the left
a convenient eating area. On the right a 2005 installation with
subway tile backsplash.
On the left
is a good example of time required to install new counters. This kitchen
had the old counters removed and new ones installed in a day. On the right is a
kitchen table made from soapstone.
On the left
are the guys installing a counter and sink in Montreal . On the right
is Spencer putting some finishing touches on a counter prior to oiling it.
On the left the luxury of
a soapstone shower . On the right
the floor of the shower gently sloping to the drain.
On the left
is an outdoor potting table and sink. On the right is a view of
the soapstone quarried from the mine. Each piece is about the size of a
pool table.
On the left
a Blanco under mounted sink (sorry about the glare). On the right
is our inspiration for the up coming soapstone hot tub/spa. It's being
started this fall. The beauty of the stone is that under water it mimics the shimmer
of the water itself and the warm soapy feeling is very comforting. Built
as an in ground spa it will last a very long time with little maintenance.
On the left
is a Toronto installation where the clients have soapstone directly
behind the sink and will then add a tile backsplash everywhere else. On the right
is a more contemporary kitchen using soapstone.