Backlit Onyx. The beauty of onyx ... The Bar Room in Cara Woodhouse's home has a layer of brass sandwiched between the onyx edge of the countertop — a wonderful detail and a stunning home bar idea .

Lori Paranjape of Mrs. Paranjape Interiors + Design in Nashville, Tennessee, also loves working with onyx for its translucency. “When backlit, you get a soft glow through the stone,” Paranjape ...

Satin-lacquered cabinets, backlit Onyx backsplashes, and Grigio Carnico polished marble countertops are also factors in the kitchen’s refined appeal.