Are you actually located in India as is indicated when I "clicked" on your name. Styles may be different from US.

Many thanks to all of you. I and my husband had chosen a color each, finally we both agreed on the concept of ASV that let the backsplash tell all the story. ..will post the pics once it's done. Greed for orange one is pestering me ...will find a place for it somewhere else. :-)

Hi, I love the look of marbles as kitchen counter tops but am hesitant because of the problems with staining. There are lots of vitrifed glazed floor tiles which give beautiful marble look. Is it advisable to use them as kitchen counter tops? Since they come in 4x2 ft size, the number of joints will be less. Will they be chemically safe around food? Thanks in advance

Yes, without pictures or a floor plan, its impossible to tell. You can use a tile top, quartz, or even a solid or rough wood surface also, since this area doesn't have to be as hard-wearing as the rest of the kitchen counter