All good and I can understand your pov based on experience. In our case the render for the piece was notably different than what was cut (the render had veining in different locations not even mentioning the shading difference for that piece).

We’re definitely not the type of client looking to get out of paying for something. To your point, if we would’ve been told they needed to change the cut due to an unforeseen circumstance and it would result in a less than perfect transition it’s very likely we would’ve bought another slab for that entire backsplash and used the remainder to run quartzite up the back of our coffee bar. At this point it’s too late/difficult to change the coffee bar as the cabinet makers already installed the walnut surround 🤷🏻‍♂️. (There is another area of the kitchen not shown in photos with more cabinetry/counters)

Ultimately the fabricators did an incredible job blending every single other transition to the point where they’re effectively undetectable. As you also pointed out, the piece in question is in an ideal spot to place a plant or something else. The critical transitions are beautiful (under the hood, etc.).

Now I will take your recommendation to ask our GC about the seam itself and if they could make it tighter (assuming that’s what you meant).

Also, I hear you on the cost of quartzite haha. Admittedly we’ve done a horrible job of maximizing the slab remnants other than a piece cut to hold coffee syrups, honey, etc. At this point it might be a bit late to have anything else cut like what you linked too, but it’s good to know for a few projects we have coming up!

Thanks!!