We have an eased edge on our soapstone, which I guess is the radius on your chart. Of the two you favor, I’d go with the double radius. To me that will go better with the slab doors on your cabs. A full bullnose is less sleek/modern.

Thanks, darbuka - one of the reasons I am drawn to the bullnose is to soften the kitchen a bit. I am also looking at doing my open shelves with a red oak bullnose stair tread (just 2 24-30" shelves to display my le creuset, not a full wall) but am not sure if there are practical considerations between half radius/ radius/ bullnose. Function > form for me, so if there is a functional preference, I am all ears!

I am super excited to pick my slabs on Friday and be even closer to the stoner club! :)

“if there are practical considerations between half radius/ radius/ bullnose. Function > form for me, so if there is a functional preference, I am all ears!”

Rule of thumb: the more rounded the edge, the less prone to chipping…which is why a straight edge is never a good idea.

I chose the eased edge (radius), as my variety (Belvedere) is very hard, so I wasn’t so concerned about chipping…, and I wanted a simple, more contemporary look. However, since you’ll have slab doors, I can see why you’d want to soften the look of the kitchen.

Here is Teixeira’s chart:

I like to close the loop on these questions — I ended up going full bullnose and love it! The fabricators were surprised (made SURE I knew what I was saying) and then excited to do it, they don’t get that request often, I guess!

Your soapstone is beautiful.

Beautiful! Love the runnels!

Vermont Soapstone did a wonderful job!

@darbuka you can imagine how excited I was to see these go in! Thank you!

I knew Vermont Soapstone would do right by you.

Such a gorgeous light grey. Do you plan to oil…or will you let the stone darken on it’s own?

Still debating - tested out milkpaint wax on our little mini bar area, and mineral oil on the spot the toaster oven goes, just to feel it out. My husband loves the dark look (and has had very few strong opinions on the reno, so I am inclined to try it dark for a while! But not doing any more until we have running water again. :)

@snappity - your soapstone is SO gorgeous! i agree with @darbuka - the darker is so striking.

Yes, I think we will wax it - I don’t like the feel of the area we oiled as much as I like the waxed sample. Thank you!