Nicole - I feel for you. I had to make a decision off a small square but I was fortunate it turned out great.
You'll hear, 'the only way you can pick countertops is to see a slab,' which is the best way, but not everyone has access to a slab. Think about everyone making decisions from a cross-country or, or overseas, or what if you just don't have great eyesight. And if I didn't know about Houzz, I wouldn't know to go find pictures of it.
One thing I've learned is that you do have to wait until it comes all together with the backsplash, your cabinets and decor to make sure you really do hate it.
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