One-Stop Shopping Quartz is one of the most versatile, durable materials for modern kitchens, which helps to unite the countertop and the backsplash. Taking the quartz countertop up the backsplash as well, helps create a seamless transition and adds to the kitchen's visual flow. This design decision not only strengthens the aesthetic cohesion, but also eases cleaning — quartz boasts a stain-resistant, non-porous surface that needs little maintenance.