Most people now eliminate the basic 4" riser splash in favor of a tiled back splash for a more finished result. Or they run the granite all the way up the splash for a contiguous look. . Counters don't have to be granite, there are other solid surfaces, such as quartz! Before you commit, consider the overall feel you want in your kitchen. Consider if you want the counters to dominate, or to recede within the room. With so many choices available, it pays to consider the entire kitchen, cabinets and flooring of course but also the adjacent areas in your home........the whole shebang. : )

Most of our customers prefer tile backsplash. Looks nice and it's cheaper than granite backsplash.

if you are using a small backsplash tile, ask if they will do a 1" granite splash for you, helps hide wonky walls, gives you a smooth sealed edge when wiping counters or splashing water but wont detract from a decorative backsplash