Something like this might be a good solution for you http://inhabitat.com/kichlers-new-led-tape-light-fits-just-about-everywhere/

Engineered marble is made from recycled natural stone which was crushed then mixed with resin, then heated and pressed. Natural marble is porous and requires sealing and maintenance especially if used on the floor and engineered marble is less previous to moisture and is stain and scratch resistant and it can be used on the floor. I have used it in the past for a counter in a restaurant, one job we used it on the wall in a high traffic area as wainscoting,etc I hope it helps Good luck

Ka_kamakshy interior architect , Did you check with your contractor why he thinks it will fall down. May be he hasn't done it earlier or he doesnt want to do it. It is very much feasible to clad the walls with marble/granite/ other finishes.

Hi Shivangi, you should definitely not use composite marble for kitchen platform and opt for quartz or granite. Composite marbles are nothing but artificial marbles created by putting marble dust and chips under high pressure. Composite marbles and regular marbles have tendency to absorb stains and oils and hence this would spoil your kitchen platform as Indian kitchens have lots of usage of oils and masalas. On the other hand, quartz and granites are hard materials and do not allow penetration of any substances and hence they can be maintained easily. Also, effect of heat plays an important role. Composite marbles may crack when exposed to heat while granites and quartz are hard enough and can sustain. Composite marbles are fairly good for window frames and vanity counters. Regards, deSigneR