Is it not ok to have the countertops and backsplash be the same Porcelain? I would not mix the veining. I would go with a solid white or grey if your are set on having quartz different.

I’ve heard terrible things about using porcelain on the countertops. But I haven’t found a quartz that compares to how striking the porcelain is, otherwise I would do the same quartz on the tops and backsplash. Does that make sense? I love the idea of something bold on the backsplash.

Certainly I don’t have a lot of experience with porcelain countertops. Either way if you want the bold backsplash I would match it exactly with the same material or go with a solid countertop rather than trying to mix veining. It will look too mismatched rather than complementary.

IMO the backspalsh is the last choice you make and I think a marble counter and backspalsh to match would be my choice or all quartz I have no experience with porcelain counters but I would not do black cabinets either so what do I know,

I absolutely would NOT mix materials with different veining. I think your original instinct to pair the porcelain with a solid color counter is the right one, if you can't do the same material on both the counter and the wall.

Different veining is a problem. Different white backgrounds is an even bigger one. Keep it simple. Matching whites should keep you busy enough.

Also, if you’ve chosen porcelain for the backsplash, see if you can give yourself a little extra depth on the range run. 28” instead of 24” will give you a little wiggle room when you are agitating your pans.

The more I’ve thought about it, I definitely don’t want to mix veins. Now I just need to decide which route to take. Thanks!

Agree with the above. If you're set on a bold veining pattern for the backsplash, pick an engineered quartz in a solid color that either matches the background or the veining. No mixing of vein patterns from different materials.

Beverly, can you tell me what material that is in the pictures you posted? It is beautiful! My husband and I had a long talk tonight. We’ve decided we want the same material on all surfaces, but don’t like the bold quartz’s as they look too fake. We like some of the more subtle ones. But this one is great. I’d love to know what it is!

We’re currently looking at the Vadara Laneve Nuovo, as well as Silestone Calacatta and Silestone et statuario as options for tops and backsplash. The open shelves will be white oak. But I’m thinking of wrapping the vent hood in the quartz as well. I’m finally feeling a sense of relief that we’ve narrowed it down!

I think the tops and wall all the same will be great. I would not do the hood too. May be too much .

Still looking for the exact material in that picture, but here are other sources that the Property Bros. use

Hi Lauren!
We are in a similar situation with our kitchen renovation also. I agree that it’s hard to find a quartz that I love for the wall/backsplash (and the use for island/counters too). This is a Neolith (sintered stone) slabthat I like but haven’t pulled trigger yet!

I'm hoping to do the same thing (full slab porcelain backsplash/quartz countertops) but also would really love to do my island with waterfalls in the porcelain too. I've heard some stories about porcelain not being great for countertops...but also that it comes down to the skill of the fabricator. I found some beautiful slabs that are 2cm thick on sale at Bedrosian's for $533 each which eases the high fabrication cost. Fingers crossed it all works out.

Jules, I'm thinking similarly for our kitchen reno.....calacatta oro porcelain

backsplash/blue-fark grey soapstone counter (see top two pics below). Did you put the porcelain on your backsplash AND island? Are you happy with it? We are having difficulty finding a fabricator to install the porcelain and may have to go with a valakas marble slab backsplash instead (3rd pic). Also waiting on $$ quotes.

Any opinions regarding 1: porcelain as a backsplash 2: the porcelain (pic 1) vs marble (pic 3) with the soapstone counter (pic 2)?

Ps our cabinets are white and appliances/fixtures stainless steel

@Lauren Holloway, did you end up using Vadara Laneve Quartz for your kitchen remodel? I'm considering it for my kitchen, and I'd love to see pictures of it installed, if you have any to share. Thank you!

Looks like a few of us love the look of porcelain , I am considering it for backslash w/solid quartz. Does anyone have feedback on hardware? I want edge pulls for modern look, also finding out how expensive these little bobbles are 🙁

Ruby Escarsega - how did your reno go? Did you decide to mix porcelain and quartz? Would love love to see pictures on what you decided!

I would love to know what you wound up doing because I’m coming into the same problem. I didn’t realize how expensive it would be to use quartz for the backsplash and countertops. Has anyone use porcelain for both the countertops and the backsplash?