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So what were the drawings you looked at after the template was done? How many slabs were used . Was this piece behind the stove discussed ?

3 slabs. I focused on the waterfall - that was perfect. I mentioned I liked the flow of the part behind the oven, but it was literally cut & integrated with random parts of another slab that don’t blend. The pictures don’t show how horrible I’d looks.

This is how it started

So it sounds like no template was approved prior to install? If you want to save it the only recourse is strategically place countertop items that might conceal the seams. If your husband wants to rip it out do you have recourse with the installer? What are they saying? What is the specific contract? And have you paid in full?

I used 3 slabs and I don't have a waterfall or a slab backsplash. I am guessing you didn't buy enough material for it to look "seamless" OR your fabricator messed up somewhere.

I’m trying to figure out what to put on either side to distract without looking cluttered

You could go for the metal shelf and rail. It’s a nice look. But you’re basically covering what you’ve paid a lot of money to install. Another option would be a magnetic knife rail.

I just want to cover/distract from the vertical seams on either side. But, like the idea. 🙏

The right side isn't as obvious. You could consider having a nice utensil holder on one side with wooden kitchen spoons, etc., and on the other side a couple decorative cutting boards, or combination of both on just the left side. I don't think it's that obnoxious but spending that kind of $$ my expectations for perfection are higher.

Prop up a nice wood hutting board on one side with a brass (?) olive oil dispenser- that will hide most of the seam. And the other side - a small cylynder filled with spoons / spatulas. Even if it's purely decorative - both things will look like you are putting them where you use them and they have utility.

Your hood, appliances and cabinets hardware will distract from the backsplash. Right now it's ALL you are looking at and drives your eye crazy. Once other things are competing for attention, the seams will lessen.

That with a few strategically placed accessories and you'll be just fine.

Thank you! Grateful for your ideas.
I feel that way too. My husband is losing his mind.

this exact thing happened to me about 6 years ago. Turns out the fabircator didnt use the 3rd slab at all, was going to try to sell it. u must have pics lay it all out and puzzle the pieces together. my local sheriff did a visit, as it was theft over $1k and surprise.. I had another fabricator pick up my 3rd slab and do the backsplash

It's a shame they couldn't have used one piece behind the stove and above the counter, at least on one side. That's what I did in our kitchen.

Here is my Taj backsplash behind the range. I also used 3 slabs (sequential), and spent 30 minutes with the template guy to get exactly the layout I wanted. Several times we walked from his computer to the slabs themselves, to look at a feature in person. I focused on a good match between the counter and BS in each part of the kitchen, and the result is stunning.

However, my slabs were not long enough to extend from one side of the kitchen to the other, so there is a seam on the right side (not on the left). I put the seam on that side because it is less in the middle of the kitchen. It is not perfect - there was no possible way to exactly match the small BS piece to the right of the stove with the stove BS, the BS on the other wall, and the counter. This was the best we could do.

Honestly, it's not something I notice unless I'm specifically looking for it (like I did today).

I think the battle might not get much help so I agree once all is done add a bit of diversion with things logical to be near the range and relax

Sara:

Your splash is beautiful and nicely done. Bargain for a discount if you must.

Sorry, this is something you discuss at the stone shop with your layout in hand. You see a final computer/laser visual before a cut and polish.

"I mentioned I liked the flow behind the oven, but it was literally cut & integrated with random parts of another slab that don’t blend.

It's just a case of you did not know how much you did not know.

Should you blame the fabricator? No. You didn't ask..and "then what?

You aren't going to get a discount anything. You have nothing in writing, no visual anything of seam and veining blend/match and for all we know? You needed more material.

A couple cutting boards, and in the scheme of tragedies, it isn't one. In a month, you won't notice: )

You needed 4 slabs to have that not be made from leftovers. A waterfall in that kitchen? Really?

The fabricator should have had you sign off on every cut he made. especially w/FOUR slabs! No one asked you about the backsplash? no one said, "we will use leftover pieces to place back there and they may not match up"? not even the installer?

At no time did you view a mock up?

sounds like a 3rd rate fabrication team.

when I got my one slab, the owner asked me exactly how to cut the piece for the island. took a picture and I signed off on it

This one that ann showed is perfect!

Exactly as it should look.

I mean, these tones don't even match. horrible.

is the epoxy already in the seam?? If so, that's a poor job as well.

What does the fabricator/ owner say?