Netty I know this is old, but our slabs have some lines running through them and I feel confident that they won't break, but they are not discernible "cracks" as much as sentiment within the stone I think. We've been using our quartzite for a month and I LOVE it. I put hot pans directly on it, have cut on it (with our bad knives) and have spilled all variety of things on it and it still looks perfect. Our largest piece is the island (when the kitchen was much less done): And some of the other counters with the backsplash in: I am *extremely* happy with the way they turned out. www.greenwoodframed.com

Shadow Storm Quartzite Marble is a unique and rare natural stone that has been used for centuries in the construction of monuments and buildings. This type of marble is highly sought after due to its distinctive dark gray and white veining, which adds elegance to any space it is placed in. Homeowners and builders alike are on the hunt for Shadow Storm Quartzite Marble, but finding it can be difficult. The marble's popularity has grown significantly over the years as more people discover its beauty, so locating a quarry that stocks this particular material can be challenging. Additionally, it may take time to find either slabs or tiles large enough for larger projects. As such, many have turned to online forums where they might be able to find someone who does have Shadow Storm Quartzite Marble available - allowing them access to this sought-after stone at a more reasonable cost. Reference: https://thestyledare.com/fantasy-brown-stone/

I have selected BM Brilliant White for my cabinets and BM Owl Grey for my walls. I picked them after looking at MANY other colors, as I was trying to find paints to flow gracefully from this marble backsplash: http://www.terrabellamarble.com/contactus/ (The geometric pattern is my backsplash. It's actually three different marbles, eastern white, Asian Carrara, and Calcutta gold. My countertops will be Bianco Rhino, a lovely, neutral white with creamy golden flecks that pick up the Calcutta gold. The backsplash is the "glam" factor in the kitchen and I didn't want a busier marble or granite to fight it.) ANYWAY, here's my question: has anyone used Brilliant White on their cabinets? It's a bit of a soft white with grey undertones; it is not as stark as Simply White (which I tried on a sample) or as creamy as Dove White. If you have experience, let me know! (BTW, I'm using the same Owl Grey for my mudroom, but BM Winter Gates on my cabinetry. Thought it best to go dark and pretend I'm hiding the scuffs left by four boys dumping book bags.)

Glad it worked out for you Jenni! Light is the most important factor in how we perceive color, and off-whites are very difficult to get right. Most of them are tints of a hue (green, blue, red, orange, yellow, purple), which means they are created by adding white to the hue until the underlying color is almost imperceptible. (Most off-whites, by the way are created from the yellow or yellow/green colorway.) That color, or its complement (the opposite on the color wheel) can become very apparent when the light changes. It can be frustrating at first, but usually becomes less noticeable as you finish decorating the room. You can alter the interior lighting to achieve the effect you'd like, but outside lighting is what it is. If you have lots of green trees, a blue pool, or a very sunny day, the color can change. But that's just life!