I think everybody understands that natural stones have unpredicted, imperfect patterns so it will be no adverse reflection on your taste. HST, I probably wouldn't have selected that particular stone but can't say I wouldn't have overlooked it, either.

Unless you went before they template and fabricated, I don't really see how you can complain now. (It's an aesthetic issue, and their taste isn't necessarily your taste).

I think it's fine. The beauty of natural stone is the character within it.

It doesn't bother me, either. I think once the sinks are in and the backsplash and whatever else may sit on the countertop are in place, you'll notice it much less.

Donna

I think it looks beautiful.. (as hard as it is) Just stop focusing on that spot - it's part of the overall beauty and characteristic of the stone.

I like it, and soon you'll forget about it. It looks as if the stone behind and in front of the sink openings are equal in depth. Did they possibly reverse it from the template you approved?

Thanks everyone., with the sinks in I guess I don't focus on it as much and once the whole bathroom is done it will fade even more. I wish I had gone to see the template before they started but I can only blame myself.

Mama Goose, when I chose the slab and we sort of mock drew out the top, the blotch was indeed to the back. I would have been much happier if it were reversed.

So, you saw the template and that spot was not to be included? Good thing it's in the bathroom instead of the kitchen.

This would really bother me in my kitchen, in a bathroom, not so much.

But, only you can decided if you can live with it, or if you can prove that this spot was not supposed to be there.

ETA: just saw you post at the same time. I think you would be more bothered in the back because now when you are standing at the sink, you wouldn't notice it as much as if if it was in front of you.

Different strokes....but I think it looks fine. My eye would not be drawn to it if I saw your finished bathroom and you hadn't pointed it out.

I like uniform manufactured stone in many applications, but I tend to prefer the organic nature and variations in natural stone.

I'll be honest. I don't like it because the beauty of that granite is the continuous flow pattern. It's odd that they'd put it front and center. Did they give a reason? Where's the rest of the slab?

canadiankathy:

Yes.

There's an art to laying the patterns and natural anomalies in stone out so they flow and look beautiful (or might need to be eliminated altogether). While a lot of fabricators might not be that advanced or interested in that side of their craft, they should have learned enough over the years to at least ask first. It's in their own best interest, if nothing else.

Right now you've got two dark holes accentuating the light patch. When the sinks go in (assuming they are light in color), it should look more balanced overall.

it think it looks beautiful! It adds a subtle character without being overwhelming