We're looking for help settling on a counter material for our island and perimeter in order to keep with Northwest contemporary style (natural materials), and given that we're in the PNW, keeping it bright/natural light is important. The ceiling is vaulted (peaks above the island) and we'll be adding two skylights, pendants and cans. We love soapstone and were settled on two slabs before we lost one due to a miscommunication. Thus, the discussion is back open. Cabinets will be clear coat walnut (lowers, and uppers next to fridge), with uppers next to window painted greige/lighter. We don't want to paint the island cabs or the lowers.

We like the one remaining slab (finish is not too smooth, veining is not too green). There are similar slabs from a different block available, or we can go with a darker option. Hardness is important, so these are the only options in soapstone we are considering.

Ideas below, but we're looking for feedback or additional options from this group -- we've spent hours looking at photos and reading forums but haven't puzzled our way out of this one (how to keep the materials we like and also keep the kitchen bright):

Dark gray soapstone island + similar (but different slab) dark gray perimeter
Dark gray soapstone island + black soapstone perimeter
Dark gray soapstone island + a different perimeter material (what color)?
Something else entirely

Thanks for reading this massive post!

Similar walnut cabs and counters
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Current interior (kitchen through door) - beams will stay, popcorn ceiling will go, fireplace will be updated, along with all trim and light fixtures.

Slab we have on hold

Floor plans (108"x48" island, plus perimeter) -- lower cabs next to range will be 30", this drawing is not updated apparently. Skylights on each end of island.
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Large window above sink/DW/garbage (~84"w x 45" h)
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