Travertine is formed in the same manner as onyx. The main difference between travertine and onyx is that travertine has a porous, lace-like texture while onyx is smooth and non-porous. Aside from that, the two stones are similar.We admire any room with original features that serve a purpose. This backlit stone vanity is certainly memorable, and had us wondering why home owners don’t incorporate lighting features like this more often.

As you may have guessed, onyx is a somewhat fragile stone. It can become scratched and etched if used in a busy kitchen. Onyx countertops are best suited to parts of a kitchen that don’t see much heavy use.

High-end restaurants and resorts employ onyx bar tops to bring brilliance into space, an effect that is made even more spectacular when the stone is backlit. Onyx is also used as a backsplash, vanity, or as accent tiles.

Onyx isn’t limited to slabs though. It can be formed into basins, lighting fixtures, or tabletops. One of the most extraordinary qualities of onyx is its ability to radiate light. Any application that takes advantage of this quality is sure to make a beautiful statement.

Even though onyx can’t be used everywhere, its appeal is universal. Onyx reminds us that natural materials are unparalleled in their artistry. In this case, the stone is a collaboration of three simple ingredients: water, minerals, and time.

This master bath would be stunning enough with the soft Cappuccino Onyx vanity and crystal sink bowls. But this home owner decided to incorporate a unique twist that’s both eye-catching and surprisingly functional. This bathroom vanity can be independently lit from beneath the stone surface. A number of LED lights line the interior of each cabinet, underneath the vanity. Thanks to the translucency of the Cappuccino Onyx, the bright light emitted by the LEDs shines through. The result is a unique, unexpected glow that lights the room, without being so bright as to shock drowsy eyes at night.

Onyx has a translucent quality that makes it a perfect stone to have LED backlighting. A backlit onyx countertop can create a mood for a powder room which is most often used during the evening for entertaining. Large slabs are also a glowing addition to the wall in a bathroom. Onyx is soft and can bend so make sure you have a good fabricator.