Depending on how much wall space you have to cover, it can be a nice option. Some places sell "by the slab". If you have enough, have them give you quote for cutting and install. This was my kitchen on capital hill...it worked well with a very busy granite.

Dclostboy, that is very nice.

It depends on your kitchen and if you are buying whole slabs and there will be cut leftovers that will work (price).

I have a granite backsplash. I got a great deal on it because my kitchen required a little more than two slabs so with the leftover on the third slab they made my backsplash and a sill for the kitchen window over the sink. I have a large kitchen and it was $450.00 in 1999.