Jason Chuck Pure white in an quartz will show everything, there are better quartz brands and products out their, they just have a very good Marketing Machine. Any stain can be removed, and removed quickly. Caesarstone do not have a clue nor do they wish you to know what the issues are with stain removal as they wish you to think this this wonderful product. You only have to look at their video here..... which if you notice mentions and does show how to wipe off an IMAGINARY stain left overnight. Where our videos and products actually show how to do it Why also we put out a Care & Cleaning Essentials for Stone & Quartz as it is an very easy material to look after and does not have the staining issues of granite with oils etc. PS Luke Buckle Caesarstone is one brand of Quartz .... not a surface type itself. It would be like calling all granites - blue pearl

Can't help you with the granite/bluestone sorry, but I'm trying to visualise the finished result. To me having this type of combination would have your benches fighting for attention. I would be inclined to have the timber as the star attraction and keep the back bench in the background with a plain and simple material that will compliment your timber.

I think thin benchtops look stingy - we have a 40mm and it does not look too chunky. Would definitely not go for the 60mm though especially if you are doing a waterfall.

A darker benchtop in the scullery would look fine and more importantly suit your lifestyle. Go for it.