# Semi-Precious Illuminated Counter Tops By ekaminskidesign | Published 2007-05-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/semi-precious-counter-tops References: [majestic-gemstone](http://www.majestic-gemstone.com) Seen at the recent Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas, exotic solid surfaces made of translucent [semi-precious stones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-aether) can be combined with under-counter lighting to create custom, eye-popping countertops. Suitable for kitchens countertops, [bathroom vanities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piano-washbasin), or to create unique furniture pieces. By Majestic Gemstones. **Implications** - The interior design industry has been ruled by modern, bare, [minimalist design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couture-collection-2) for quite some time, with embellished, decadent, opulent design serving as the antidote. Thus, products like this semi-precious, illuminated counter top are becoming more popular than ever before, providing consumers with new and inventive ways to decorate their homes and create a much more lavish feel to an interior space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Translucent Semi-precious Stone Surfaces:** Discover the trend of using translucent semi-precious stones in surfaces for creating custom, eye-popping countertops and furniture pieces. - **Under-counter Lighting:** Explore the trend of incorporating under-counter lighting to enhance the visual impact of translucent stone surfaces in countertops and vanities. - **Decadent Interior Design:** Embrace the trend of opulent, embellished design as a counterbalance to the minimalist aesthetic, with products like illuminated semi-precious stone countertops gaining popularity. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can capitalize on the trend of translucent semi-precious stone surfaces and under-counter lighting to offer luxurious and visually striking design options. - **Kitchen and Bath:** The kitchen and bath industry can leverage the trend of using illuminated semi-precious stone surfaces to create stunning and unique countertops and vanities. - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can tap into the trend of incorporating translucent semi-precious stones in surfaces to create one-of-a-kind pieces that add a touch of opulence to any interior setting. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mineral-Exploring Modern Decor Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-relics.md) - [Stone-Inspired Lighting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-collection.md) - [Mineral Surfaces Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mineral-surfaces.md) - [Artful Ethereal Iridescent Resin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-of-common-interest.md) - [Acrylic Multicolor Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid-side-tables.md) - [Illuminated Bright Pool Surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vetrite.md) - [Stone Offcut Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvatori-precioso.md) - [Stone-Inspired Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karim-rashid-kobble.md) - [Patterned Sustainable Interior Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-chic.md)