Distinctive surfaces with a handmade, matte character: poured or fabricated concrete and naturally dark, soft-textured soapstone.
Some kitchens call for something a little different. Concrete counters can be cast in nearly any shape and color, with integral sinks, drainboards and sculpted edges, giving a kitchen a handmade, industrial or organic personality. Soapstone is a naturally dense stone with a soft, matte feel and deep gray tones that darken with oil and age. Both are conversation pieces. In Nashville, where creative homeowners often want a kitchen that looks like no one else’s, they are popular for exactly that reason.
We talk candidly about how each material behaves. Concrete can develop fine hairline cracks and variations in tone and needs sealing to resist stains. Soapstone does not stain easily and tolerates heat, but it scratches and gradually patinas, which many owners treasure. We help you decide whether the character is the right fit, then template, fabricate or pour, finish and seal the surface. We explain the wax or oil maintenance that keeps the look you chose and make sure the cabinets are built to support the weight.
Concrete can be shaped and colored, and soapstone develops a soft patina over time.
We explain cracking, sealing, scratching and patina so you choose with open eyes.
Both materials are heavy, so cabinet strength and installation are planned from the start.
Waxing, oiling and sealing schedules are clear and simple.
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BeforeAfterNot like everyone else.
Concrete in any tone.
Soapstone handles hot pans.
Crafted, not catalog.
Heavy materials, strong cabinets.
Wax, oil or seal.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Kitchen styleIndustrial LoftExposed brick, steel shelving, concrete counters and black metal details for lofts, condos and anyone who loves a…Learn more 
Topic guideCountertop MaterialsCompare granite, quartz, quartzite, marble, butcher block, concrete, soapstone and laminate by look, durability, care and cost.Learn more 
Kitchen styleRustic and LodgeReclaimed wood, stone, timber beams and warm earth tones for a cabin-in-the-hills feel inside a Middle Tennessee home.Learn more Enter the area and waste to see square feet, boxes and notes for backsplash tile, floor tile, plank flooring or a counter slab.
You tell us about your kitchen and what you want to change, from a refresh to a whole-room remodel, and we set a visit that fits your day.
A designer visits, measures the room and looks at the walls, floors, wiring and plumbing, and asks how you cook and live.
You receive a layout, selections and an itemized written estimate with scope, materials, allowances and schedule, ready to review.
We order long-lead items, protect your home, plan a temporary kitchen and handle permits, demolition and hidden-condition repairs.
Trades are sequenced, deliveries are tracked and cabinets, counters, tile, lighting, plumbing, floors and paint go in with quality checks.
We walk the finished kitchen with you, complete the punch list and explain care for every material.
Fine hairline cracks can appear. Proper mix, reinforcement and sealing reduce them, and many owners see them as character.
It resists staining well but can scratch. Oiling evens out the color.
It tolerates heat well, though the sealer can be affected, so trivets are wise.
Yes, so we check that the cabinets and floor can carry the weight.
Yes, an integral sink is one of its signature options.
Granite CountertopsNatural granite slabs picked by you, templated to your cabinets, fabricated with clean seams and installed with a…Explore 
Solid Surface and LaminateBudget-conscious countertop options in modern patterns, from seamless solid surface to improved laminates with crisp edges.Explore 
Butcher Block and WoodWarm, natural wood counters in maple, walnut, oak and more, finished for kitchen use and easy to renew…Explore 
Waterfall and Edge ProfilesMitered waterfall ends, ogee, bullnose, eased and beveled edges that give counters a finished, deliberate look.Explore Tell us about your kitchen and we will call you back to set up a visit.
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