Statement stone — or stone that is the focal point — is the darling of interior design trends these days. Solid stone slabs (one continuous piece of stone) are widely used for kitchen and bathroom countertops. But statement stone, which often has a lot of contrast, movement, and veining, is being used as the material for both countertops and backsplash, installed all the way up the wall in lieu of backsplash tile.
Using a solid slab of natural stone, such as quartzite or marble, as both the countertop and backsplash creates, to me, a distinguished and elevated look. If you’re thinking of updating your kitchen and bathroom and want to add statement stone, here are a few tips to consider: