The problem I see is that downlighting, as the only source of artificial light, is usually considered a poor choice in a bathroom. Over the vanity downlighting is a particularly poor choice. It won't evenly illuminate a person's face at the mirror and creates shadows, making it difficult to apply make-up or to clearly see one's reflection. A much better choice would be two wall mounted sconces, one on either side of the mirror, or if two fixtures aren't possible, then a single light fixture above the mirror. You want general ambient light at a vanity, providing illumination in all directions, not just light shining down in a single direction, as you'll get with can fixtures. Recessed cans are fine in others areas of the bathroom, but are not a good choice at the vanity.

OK, rmlanza, not invisible...but probably the best solution I could imagine for a situation with no backsplash. I like it! We had a similar challenge with a very large, triangular island. A triangular section of the island was lowered by three inches to serve as DW's baking center (easier to roll dough on a lower counter). Fortunately, we were able to snug a plugmold into a small space between the upper and lower counters so that it's partially obscured by the overhang. But if that opportunity hadn't presented itself, I would've opted for your solution. Bob

Chicagoans, thanks. The magnetic plates are an option offered by Columbia Gorge Stoneworks. The magnets are very strong so they hold the plates firmly in place - no screw heads showing and no worry about over-tightening a screw. All our outlets and switches had magnetic steel bodies that they attached to, though in the case of the Lutron outlets we had to break off a plastic tab that covered the steel. Columbia Gorge can also supply some magnets to glue on if the switch or outlet body isn't a magnetic material. Our granite is Azul Do Mar (really it's quartzite - a type of metamorphic rock that is almost entirely made of quartz). It's similar to Azul Macaubas. The latter is primarily white and greenish blue or aqua. Like most stones with a lot of blue, it is kind of pricey due to rarity but not quite as expensive as Azul Macaubas. Cost was the only downside - it cleans up like a dream. It is low porosity so we haven't had to re-seal it. (I don't think it needed the initial sealing based on my tests on the sample but our installer insisted.) It is extremely strong and hard so it doesn't scratch. The cabinets are natural cherry made by DeWils (semi-custum). They are frameless because we wanted maximum storage space. We were very pleased with how sturdy the cabinets were and they filled our order perfectly.

Hello everyone..Glad I found this thread.I am doing glass subway as well..If you go to the Arnev.com website, they have some great customer ideas/photos! Yes I would imagine the photos were taken on each area to line up grout lines...It is also mentioned that if you do use a "photo to adhere to the back of the clear glass outlets, to be sure to put laminate on your photo first( so it wont bleed/wear/leak thru) . Hope this helps.