Hi there - images of the items you've already decided on, and the space would help, but you're already doing the best possible thing - driving up to see a slab. Lots of people choose their own slab of solid surface and all seem to think it's worth the effort.

Silestone lagoon is very pretty,
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but if I were choosing that or any other faux marble surface I would stay as far away from actual marble (even in the bs) as I could get. It ruins the illusion a little for me. I have a dear friend who used porcelain faux marble tile on the walls and tub surround of her bathroom, and real marble tile on the floor. I begged her not to. The faux was beautiful until it abutted the real thing. Now you walk into the space and see the faux.

But many many others make the same choice you are making and like it, as in the image below (an ad for the Countertop Connection - link below).

I think solid surface alternatives for absolute black are fantastic, like the Tebas black below, and look amazing next to marble.

If you know you want the bs tile, take it with you when you go to see the slab. Bring samples of the floor and cabinet color too. You may love them all together, but even if you don't, samples of the other items you want will help the fabricators to help you find a slab you do love.

Here is a link that might be useful: Ad

Thanks! I need to see how to down or upload a photo.
This was very helpful!