Soapstone window sills?

14 years ago

I am planning a soapstone counter. I'll have a 30" Shaws sink bumped out a bit, so I'll have room behind the sink. I have 2 casement windows about 5 inches over the sink that previously didn't have a windowsill. But, I'd LOVE a windowsill.

Contractor was going to add a wood one for me, but I think a soapstone one would be cool. Does anyone have a soapstone (or granite) windowsill they can show me? I am having a hard time picturing it with a white trimmed window, and Houzz doesn't show any soapstone.

Thanks, GW'ers.

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francoise47
14 years ago
I think soapstone window sills are a great idea.
I think it was Sandn on GW a while back who had soapstone sills.
Here is one of his/her photos from their blog, "Apropos of Nothing":

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Their kitchen was so lovely. Did they ever do a complete reveal on GW?

{{!gwi}}

Here is a link that might be useful: Apropos of Nothing Kitchen
francoise47
14 years ago
I think soapstone window sills are a great idea.
I think it was Sandn on GW a while back who had soapstone sills.
Here is one of his/her photos from their blog, "Apropos of Nothing":

{{!gwi}}

Their kitchen was so lovely. Did they ever do a complete reveal on GW?

{{!gwi}}

Here is a link that might be useful: Apropos of Nothing Kitchen
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sw_in_austin
14 years ago
We did soapstone sills in our kitchen. Our previous sills had been wood and, since I like to place small plants in the window, I was forever worrying about the sills getting wet.

We used soapstone tile for the sills (which our soapstone slab seller, Dorado Soapstone, sold). I can't remember exactly why we didn't use remnant pieces of the slab but I like the way it looks (and functions).

Here's a picture of the window over the sink:
From Finished Kitchen
ppbenn
14 years ago
Yes this is my plan also. Only I am planning soapstone BS up to window sill height which is 8 inches then use a cap of SS for windowsill and top of BS.
I have never been a BS fan. GASP But I love the SS so thats that. Now I just have to find The perfect SS not easy so far!
debbie1000
14 years ago
A little off topic--but we had a wooden window sill in our dining room-huge window, it is full length and is only about 4 inches from the floor. Well our dogs would lay there and wait for us and chew on the window sill.

We replaced it with black granite a couple of years ago and it looks great.

Finally outsmarted the dogs!
Clarion
14 years ago
Soapstone sill(s) would be wonderful. Go for it, and get your contractor out of his comfort zone!
partyof7
Original Author
14 years ago
Francoise47: Thanks so much for the link to Sandn's kitchen. I am also doing a marble island, and it is so exciting to see a beautiful pairing!

sw_in_austin: Love the picture of your sill. Looks just like what I was hoping it would! The tiles are really beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

ppbenn: Can't even begin to think of BS, but I do love Soapstone. I'll have to look for some examples of a soapstone backsplash. I am getting Barocca from Bucks County SS. Can't wait!

Thanks so much! Definitely going for it.
CEFreeman
14 years ago
I don't have soapstone, but I do have Emperdor dark marble in my MBR, where I have two marble window sills.

Totally unnecessary, but I sure love them.
I think it's a nice touch that pleases me.
tracie.erin
14 years ago
I really wanted stone sills, but my DH did wood when he trimmed out the window - I wasn't home at the time :(