Thanks for the advice about getting the tile all from one place. After all the frustration I needed an outside perspective. We actually decided to get everything from the showroom - keeping in mind the advice here. When we went to the big box store when it opened Saturday morning - there was no one in the tile section to help and I knew it would be a wait and who knows what to even get to the point of an order so that made the decision for us. Meanwhile our order was ready to go at the showroom - even though our salesperson wasn't there - since we had spoken the manager ealier and the manager had updated our order in the system (and sent me a copy) - someone else was able to process it. Let's hope everything turns out in the end. I am realizing now a lot of the confusion with the showroom is because the salesperson had two of the three item numbers wrong in the beginning one thing (the more expensive item) was quoted 30% more than it should have been and another about 30% less. So not only did that shake my confidence about getting the order right but lots of times I was talking apple and they were talking oranges. Anyway - the warehouse should doublecheck our order etc. - so in two months I will hopefully have some pictures to post.

honu, I was out all day, and just now responding to your questions... first of all love seeing all the other soapstone counters! I am truly a "soapy" and really enjoy my countertops. You are right, we have a corner sink, so the depth for the faucet was not an issue. Our soapstone is called "Mariana" it is Brazilian we purchased from Walker-Zanger in So Cal. I would say it is medium on the hardness scale. The picture was just after install about nine months ago, and oiled. Since then, I oiled a couple more times, but have lately decided to let it just go natural, which I'm liking very much! I think your idea of full height behind the range is a great one, sounds gorgeous! (and very practical too) ...and no, I never got around to posting a reveal, partially because my re-do was more of a freshen up, and also I don't know how to add more than one photo in a post ;) This post was edited by ctycdm on Fri, Nov 8, 13 at 22:22

We are trying to go for modern look. - Cabinets are maple shaker pralinee finish - Floor is hardwood maple - Kitchen is pretty small. Light, but no sun - Countertop is Silestone unsuio (solid brownish) - Appliances will be stainless steel Below we have two backsplash options. Brown piece next to it is the counter top. If you think they are both bad, let me know. If you have better ideas, please send our way. You guys are awesome help. Many thanks!!!!!! Option A Option B Here is a link that might be useful: Our actual cabinet style and colour

Thank you, Lisa! Those are great choices that I will present to my mother. What do you think about the ones below? https://www.lowes.com/pd/Satori-10-Pack-Bianco-Perla-Linear-Mosaic-Marble-Common-Actual-11-89-in-x-11-85-in/5001167693 Not sure if this whites will match the cabinets, but the beige should compliment the wall color. Thoughts? It's a bit pricey so I'd rather not chance it if the whites won't blend well. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Satori-10-Pack-Bianco-Perla-Linear-Mosaic-Marble-Common-Actual-11-89-in-x-11-85-in/5001167693 https://www.homedepot.com/p/Daltile-Stone-Decor-Glacier-12-in-x-14-in-x-10-mm-Marble-Linear-Mosaic-Floor-and-Wall-Tile-1-sq-ft-piece-ST56LNRNDCCMS1P/301894265?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&mtc=Shopping-B-F_D23-G-D23-23_6_FLOOR_AND_WALL_TILE-NA-NA-Feed-LIA-NA-NA-New_Engen&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D23-G-D23-23_6_FLOOR_AND_WALL_TILE-NA-NA-Feed-LIA-NA-NA-New_Engen-71700000075115422-58700006453566720-92700058467791496&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0oCDBhCPARIsAII3C_EoXX9CuNUUEqo-5liP9dslKqnoqqYmIyXLT8NgAjspyPtTGwT8te8aArwSEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds