I dunno, I think it's kind of cool.

How did you end up with that particular slab of granite on your vanity? Did you not specify a particular piece of stone or did they install the wrong one or something?

I kind of like it since its unique and obviously real stone. But I do think it could be replaced without damaging anything. byw - you can't burn the granite, so no need for the heat pad.

Hmm. If they used a full slab, they should have shown you how the template was going to lay out on the stone. Was this "splotch" noticeable when you purchased it? Unfortunately, probably not much to be done about it now. This is why slab selection is so important and to pay attention to the details of the pattern.

It's kind of cool even if this is not what you had expected. I think it gives some character to your countertop,

This said, if you do not like it, you do not like it. I guess it depends of your contract's conditions. Where they supposed to ask for the slab and the layout ?

Did they not show you the slab before they cut it? In time you'll probably not notice it as much, but if you decide to change it out I'm afraid you'll have to cover the cost.

Yes, it can be removed but the sink, faucets and backsplash will also have to be removed and reinstalled. Everything can be reused and you won't need new cabinets. But you'll most likely need some touch-up painting/patching where the backsplash is removed. Just make sure you trust the guys doing the removal!

I wish I was show the slab unfortunately I choose it based on some 12 inch square samples :( my husband says it’s fine I just can’t help but stare at it lol maybe I just need to get use to it it longer. I let out a big ahhhhhh when I first seen it but didn’t want to be a complainer

On second glance, it looked like a heart to me. Who doesn't love a heart? :)

It's fine.

Its beautiful!

you will get use to it because you have to. Replacing is the only other option

I like the splotch! Keeps it from looking boring :-)

It's the beauty of real stone; if you truly can't live with it, then pay to get another counter done. But, there's nothing wrong with this one.

Natural stone has irregularities and imperfections, and while its unfortunate you didn't get to see the stone before it was installed, it's not something I'd lose any sleep over, or think it was worthwhile to pay for a new slab and installation. Embrace the natural product of several million years of rock formation!

I think it’s stunning.

Yes, can totally understand your concern, but it is unique. BTw I would removedthe 4" back splash, think your counter would look even better without it.

Give yourself some time. It is beautiful. I would think you could easily grow to love it.

Her wall would be the worst for it, Angel 18432. A small backsplash behind faucets in a bathroom makes sense.

OH man!

I can't stand it! That would drive me nuts!

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the more I look at it the more I like it, looks like a lovely diamond to me!

It’s the best part about that stone.

The reason you can't quit staring is that there is nothing else to keep your eyes moving. I would take all the stuff off the countertop and store it in the cabinets. Then, I'd get a pretty orchid to put in between the mirrors.

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I love it. take time to get used to it

Just rearrange some items so that the large design is somewhat broken up. There are attractive decanters or whatever to hold things.

Of course it could be changed but it's going to cost money - the cost of the slab - the cost of fabrication and installation - the reinstallation of sinks and fixtures - and cleaning up any slight damage done when the slab is taken off and installed.

Agree with tartanmeup - it looks like a heart. Could be worse - there was a thread here a while back on somebody's marble backsplash. I think it was the area behind the stove or some equally conspicuous location -- the veining looked like a male body part.

I can see why you're sad now but you gotta know that these kind of occurrences are what natural granite is all about -- unpredictable, gorgeous, and irresistibly unique. If you had a chance to see the slab, you could have said no, but I know you still got the right value for the money you invested. No one else has a countertop like yours.

I remember a thread with a male organ on a kitchen wall. Yours looks like a heart. Imagine this slab was carved out of a huge mountain,and you are lucky to own the mountain heart.

Your counter looks interesting, try to live with it for a while you may learn to like it. If it really bothers you then change it. Life is too short to live with something triggers unhappiness daily.

Unfortunate not every fabricator makes wise decision when templates the layout. Some are just too lazy or incompetent or do not care.

When ordering stone counter top, seeing the entire slab is not sufficient. In order to ensure the outcome, a consumer has to insist to approve the template before the fabricator cuts the stone.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; how was the fabricator to know which part of the slab the clients would have a problem with? They see stone in all its organic glory and wouldn't generally consider that part to be a flaw. We once a a client who wanted her island cut from a particular side; tagged, marked, approved. When it got installed, she had a problem with a "flaw" at the other end of the piece. She'd been so focused on one part that she never paid notice to the other side.

I like it... I agree - it looks like a heart...

But - It doesn't matter if any of us like it. Its not a damage, defect or anyone's fault.

Try to live with it for a while and if you just can't keep it, then sell it off and get a new one...

Best of luck! Let us know what you decide...

I love it; but, if you don't, place a hand towel there. Seems like such a waste of resources to replace.

I have a similar beauty mark between my sinks...it's the reason why I chose this granite:)

I can see your point but that is the beauty of granite. Granite has personality in my opinion. That particular stone is one of my favorites as it has a chunky feel to it and it almost looks as if you are looking through a window into the quartz, but hey that is my opinion. If the piece was a remnant and it bothers you, see if they can make another counter. Unfortunately it will be at your expense as it is not considered a defect. In the end, you are the one living with the bathroom and if it's not something you can live with then change it.

I am sorry you don't like it. If it makes you feel better there is nothing unusual about it. People like me actually prefer granite with lits of variation. If you hate it though I think it would be fine to replace.

This is such a gorgeous piece of stone. If you still haven't come to love it, you will for sure. It's so beautifully unique, I love it. You got a gem! But if you insist on something more consistent and more uniform, then you should maybe consider quartz -- no surprises there.

It’s beautiful and unique, and I love the chunks of stone! It looks high end compared to the speckled types of granite that used to be popular.