You take a sample of your cabinets and your wall color to a stoneyard where you pick what you love that works with your cabinets

You can use soapstone.

Do you have ideas for your flooring?

If not soapstone, and you want to go dark, also look at Virginia Mist/Jet Mist granite (search Houzz for photos). Similar look to soapstone, and likely less expensive.

It sounds like the space is already a bit dark, so I'd go with white or light counters.

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But maybe you're looking for a dramatic darker look, in which case there are light soapstones, or yes, the stoneyard is your friend.

Make sure what you select is heat resistant. If you have a large Dutch oven or saute pan on high heat, the heat can transfer to an adjacent area.

A heat resistant surface will be something to look for. Even tho the cooktop won’t be hot, the pots that come off of the stove will be hot!

I like your cabinet perspective but mine aren’t that dark - my walls will a darker stain. I will look into light - which I love. I prefer a monochromatic look and less dramatic .

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I will look at a soapstone to discover its qualities. I do like what I have read about it. Thank uiu

I’m using reclaimed heart pine with a dark walnut stain. A hint of the red with black overtones. Thank you

A good lighting plan with work zone task lighting of 450 lumens+ at the counter from 4" cans 6" in from the edge of the counter will be useful. Two offset at each location helps avoid shadows from your body. Ambient lighting over the aisles. DMF is one source.

I'd avoid the cook on the island unless dragged kicking and screaming. It's just the worst place for any cooking, even induction.

Can you show the flat on paper 2 dimensional layout and cabinetry plan? Please? Show the whole house plan with it! : )