Dianne, I have quartz (not Caesarstone, they were out of my choice at the time) in my bathroom; looks new 2 years later. Online, you will find many cons or negatives about most any product you are considering buying. I wouldn't let that hinder you, as that's usually the minority. Caesarstone has a warranty. I will be buying either London Grey or Organic White in the next two weeks for my kitchen reno, but I love real marble. This is a happy compromise. Check with the company you are buying and ask if they've had any issues with Caesarstone. I asked the appliance company about Thermador vs. Viking and they gave me their opinion based on what they service the least. Good luck!

@duffwny - if you really want to see what Cloe tile looks like, I suggest ordering a box from Lowe’s or Amazon (Walmart might also have it - I bought a different color of Cloe tile through Walmart last year because the return policy allowed me to take it back to a brick and mortar Walmart store - even though it was shipped to me directly from Bedrosian). Both have free shipping and free returns. Also, when I purchased it - and placed a bunch of tiles out on my kitchen island, it looked like it had less color variation - but when I took a photo of it with my phone, the variation looked the same as in other photos I’d seen posted on Houzz and on Bedrosian’s IG page. The price of Cloe tile has dramatically increased since I purchased it for my kitchen + bathroom two years ago - I think it was about $6.99 sf! Lowe’s has a 90 day return policy (can return to actual store and save shipping cost): Amazon has free shipping and free returns for 30 days (fyi - I have seen the price fluctuate quite a bit on Amazon): This says ”Free 30 day returns” - but then has 90 days when clicked. When I purcjased, I called and was told I could return to a Walmart store within 90 days.

@seamom3 I am planning on using the same countertop material going on top as the vanity on the light mushroom color cabinets and putting it also on all three sides of the shower glass threshold and the shower bench inside of the shower. The tile on the shower walls is Bedrosian Cloe in the white shade which has different shades of warm whites and almost light grey variations depending on the tile piece and on the shower floor pan is a coordinating warm grey penny tile, also Bedrosian. The Valkano seems to work with both of these in the shower as there is no carrerra in the shower itself. Rather, the carrera mosaic is on the floor all outside of the shower in the Bedrosian Blomma pattern which has varying shades of white and carerra greys. So the Valkano which would be on all three sides of the bottom shower 4 inch threshold would abut the carrera mosaic floor outside of the shower area itself. Thanks for the insight as I think you are right that it may be a problem in this area having them right next to each other near the shower opening. I'm not putting the Carrera base board anywhere inside of the shower itself. Rather, was planning to use it around the perimeter bathroom walls outside of the shower as floor board instead of using a wood baseboard. Thanks so much for your picture and input. It is very helpful. The Valkano really is the prettiest solid surfact quartz I have seen.

@Diana Bier That tile is stunning! I will have to stop by WZ today and see it in person. Thank you! Diana, here are my choices so far. Kitchen floor and living room, dining, entry, halls: Karastan Belleluxe engineered hardwood: Pashima finish. There is a beautiful gray in this wood that might not be visible in these pictures. I'm obsessed with this floor. Specs: 3/4" oak, seven inch planks (maybe 7-1/2"). Fake slate porcelain tile by Daltile in black for the adjacent family room where the dogs live, and laundry room, wet bar area. Our number one choice for quartz: Arizon Tile Silver Stallion Our current top choice for backsplash tile: 2-1/2 by 9-3/4 Arizona Tile in Pearl (very pale gray). Floor, Pearl Concerto Tile at the top, Silver Stallion quartz sample, Concerto tile in White. Flooring is locked and loaded, delivery is the end of this week or early next week. Cabinets arrive next Monday. I hope our selections work well together. What do you think, @Diana Bier ?