Did you know that soapstone is considered to be an inert stone? Acid and base neutral. It is the main reason why it is used in science and chemistry labs. You can spill anything on it without worrying about stains or etching.

Glass table constructed out of brass fire pit covered with glass. Chinese cast iron fish. Antique chemistry flasks under the glass.
Patio - small transitional side yard brick patio idea in Houston with a fire pit and a gazebo

Eat-in kitchen - modern eat-in kitchen idea in Miami with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and gray backsplash

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace and no tv

Mid-sized trendy formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace and no tv

Example of a classic living room design in Los Angeles

Pathway to Koi Pond made from recycled bluestone countertop rescued from demolition of 1902 Chemistry building at Rice University.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional backyard stone garden path in Houston.

Transitional dining room photo in Minneapolis

This three-story vacation home for a family of ski enthusiasts features 5 bedrooms and a six-bed bunk room, 5 1/2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, great room, 2 wet bars, great room, exercise room, basement game room, office, mud room, ski work room, decks, stone patio with sunken hot tub, garage, and elevator. The home sits into an extremely steep, half-acre lot that shares a property line with a ski resort and allows for ski-in, ski-out access to the mountain’s 61 trails. This unique location and challenging terrain informed the home’s siting, footprint, program, design, interior design, finishes, and custom made furniture. Credit: Samyn-D'Elia Architects

Example of a mid-sized trendy formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace and no tv

The beautiful curves and edges of the Amadeus make this art noticeable in a crowd of generic pieces. The Amadeus flows with amazing creativity. Adjustable head rest, a smooth wooden frame structure, stress resistant under foam all covered under an elastic web suspension are the basis of chemistry for this beautiful piece.

Living room - large contemporary open concept vinyl floor and white floor living room idea in Orange County with beige walls and no fireplace

Small elegant gray one-story mixed siding gable roof photo in Charleston

Bedroom transitional boy carpeted kids' bedroom photo in Columbus with blue walls

Designer: Emily Wallach Metallurgy meets chemistry in the Charleston Mirror™ Collection. Handmade using traditional techniques by skilled artists, this exquisite mirrored glass is painstakingly created piece-by-piece using a classic antiquing process.

Large minimalist pool photo in New York

Example of a large minimalist pool design in New York

Example of a large minimalist pool design in New York

My favorite find were these Periodic Table inspired monogram pillows. I bought each child's initial and loved the riff on academics they added to the space. Besides, I'm a former biochem major so I consider them an ode to my chemistry background as well! Furthermore, they just add another personal touch to the space.