The Minera is gorgeous, and will bring some zing to the room. It also contrasts nicely with the Carrera, yet brings out the veining. The Nougat is very blah with your elements.

Hmmmm...I was under the impression that one would ALWAYS want the veining to run 'along' the wall/lengthwise. I'll have the same predictament and I believe the fabricator is planning on a similar type of seam. I'd also like to see some pictures with this type of L-shape counter with seam! My DD just had a granite install but her L-shape is in the corner, not along a peninsular like mine, so no one would really notice the "slight" mismatch in the weins. (actually I'm hoping he needs to use the 2 slabs I put on hold because they're very similar and the match would be oh-so-simple!)

I love the copper sink and wood counter and the way you are leaning for the rest. The tile is cool but I am on the fence if that will work with it all. Agree with you & lukkiirish on reserving another choice. The tiles look large; could they be framed or have hooks added to the back & used as wall hangings? We have a copper sink in our powder room and it has worked out well. Doesn't get a lot of use and still looks new. I was able to snag a granite remnant that had a coppery grain in it that worked well.

What do you like? Have you peeked at all the counter images? Where is this wonderful new counter going? Any photos of your space? What colors do you like? What materials are already in your space? Tile or wood floors? Maybe Brick? Any other elements to your space we need to consider before sharing our suggestions? If you have an old farmhouse than Soapstone might be a perfect material. Sinks can be made out of it too.. Soapstone is wonderful. I have never met one I didn't like. They are workhorses in the kitchen and while sometimes they need to be oiled they can provide a beautiful look to your space. Some people get frustrated with the scratched which can easily be buffed out but some people find this annoying. If you want modern or contemporary I would say one of those gorgeous solid color Quartz. Some negatives about Quartz I have seen complaints on here that it looks too cold or there are issues with the color matching their space. Any man made material will have some ugliness to it. But quartz is practical and plentiful. Recycled glass also has that contemporary feel that can really make a place shine. If you want old world I happen to love white Marble. I use it myself. Love it. But its delicate. Depending on the marble slab it may chip or etch. Some do stain so that's something to consider. If you are thinking solid dependable and inexpensive Granite might be the one for you. Granites can be considered common place and the polished dark absolute black can be a challenging to look perfect but overall I am a granite fan. Some do stain while others get darker. Stone is always beautiful to me. Looking for Glam? Oh the Taj Mahal quartzite is ooooohhh la la and the right slab can make a space look gorgeous. I am not sure about stain free you'd need to do a search to find out for sure if your slab meets the criteria. Maybe you want a wood counter. They need lots of upkeep but they do look beautiful. Concrete? I have no experience but have read horror stories of them cracking. They do look pretty and can add an industrial flare to the space. Formica? I had formica in one of my first ever kitchens and it was a great product. I am told the newer ones are even better. And I have seen a few that look like granite. Amazing what these products can do. Here are some photos... Soapstone recycled glass island quartz so pretty looks like marble to me. white marble dark granite Taj Mahal Quartzite quartzite Wood concrete I find it so hard to believe this is formica but low and behold it sure is. Very pretty looks like marble.