Semi Precious Stone Slabs and Onyx Wall Panels: How I Compare Light, Color, and Depth

Semi precious stone slabs and onyx wall panels change dramatically with light, thickness, backing, and viewing distance. A blue or honey-toned panel can look flat from one angle and deep from another. Approval should compare full photos, side-light views, backlight tests, edge notes, and room scale before fabrication starts. The best feature stone keeps depth after the first surprise, not only during the first photo review, and still belongs with the surrounding materials in daily light after installation fully settles.