Colorful square color samples of kitchen granite, marble and quartz countertop, made of natural stone in line on white carrara marble slab with gray/brown grains

7 Creative Stone Slab Ideas That Go Beyond Countertops

Colorful square color samples of kitchen granite, marble and quartz countertop, made of natural stone in line on white carrara marble slab with gray/brown grains

When it comes to making a statement, a unique stone slab is a timeless choice. Today’s designers and DIY’ers are going beyond the kitchen countertop to incorporate stone slabs into unexpected places. The results are stunning—and worth the wait for that perfect piece of stone.

“No risk, no reward when it comes to design,” says Leah Alexander, founder of Atlanta-based interior design firm Beauty Is Abundant, who used three quartz slabs from Cambria to create bespoke shower walls for a special project in Dallas. “The payout was major for us.”

Whether you’re repurposing leftover marble or on the hunt for your dream quartz, here are seven smart ideas for turning a slab of stone into a statement.

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