apply a full height slab backsplash in stone material to the kitchen the backsplash should extend from the countertop surface up to the underside of the upper cabinets and continue vertically where applicable at the vent hood wall extend the stone backsplash fully behind the hood and incorporate a scalloped edge detail on both the left and right sides of the hood the scalloped edges should be symmetrical smooth and refined reading as a custom fabricated stone detail with soft curves and precise craftsmanship at the sink wall continue the same stone material full height behind the open shelves extending from the countertop all the way up to the ceiling or underside of any soffit above ensure the stone reads as a continuous slab installation with aligned veining and minimal seams maintain clean transitions at all edges with polished finishes no tile or alternate backsplash materials stone only ensure consistent slab orientation and realistic material rendering do not alter cabinetry open shelving or overall layout focus only on applying the full height stone backsplash with the scalloped detail at the vent hood and continuous slab behind the open shelves
