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Designer Stone Panels —
Natural Stone. Backlit.
8mm Thin.

Ultra-thin translucent onyx, marble, and quartzite panels fused with high-performance LED backlighting using exclusive 9X Fusion Technology. Fireplace surrounds. Feature walls. Wine displays. Bathroom walls. Kitchen backsplashes. Custom stone furniture. Every application where traditional stone is too heavy, too thick, or too limited.

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25+Years Industry Expertise
9XFusion Technology
8mmUltra-Thin Panels
LEDBacklit Options
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Authorized Designer Stone Panels Distributor — Southwest Florida

What Are Designer
Stone Panels?

Designer Stone Panels are a revolutionary building material founded in Toronto, Canada by Blake Rowson and Roberta Hill. The technology combines natural stone — hand-selected onyx, marble, and quartzite from trusted quarries around the world — with an aluminum composite and PVC honeycomb substrate using their proprietary 9X Fusion Technology. The result is an 8mm-thin stone panel that weighs a fraction of traditional stone and can be installed in applications where solid stone is impossible.

What sets Designer Stone Panels apart from any other wall product on the market is the backlighting capability. Because the panels use translucent onyx and marble, high-performance LED systems can be integrated behind the stone — creating a warm, glowing effect that makes the stone come alive from within. The veining and natural patterning of the stone is illuminated rather than just surface-lit, producing an effect that is impossible to achieve with any other material.

We are the authorized distributor for Designer Stone Panels in Southwest Florida — meaning we supply, design, and install every application. From your initial consultation through finished installation, one team handles everything under a fixed-price contract.

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Designer Stone Panel Applications
Fireplace Surround Call for Pricing
Heat-deflecting panels — backlit option available
Feature Wall Call for Pricing
8mm natural stone with integrated LED backlighting — most popular
Wine Display / Bath / Kitchen Call for Pricing
Waterproof, lightweight — every interior application
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Every Application We Design and Install

Six Ways Designer Stone Panels
Transform a Space.

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Fireplace Surrounds
Designer Stone Panels are engineered for heat deflection — compatible with most electric and modern gas fireplaces. For older gas fireplaces with higher heat output, we evaluate compatibility before installation. The result is a striking natural stone fireplace surround — with optional backlighting — that would be impossible to achieve with solid stone at this weight and thickness.
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Feature Walls
An 8mm natural stone feature wall with integrated LED backlighting is one of the most dramatic design statements available in residential interiors. The 9X Fusion Technology allows for larger panel formats with fewer seams, creating a seamless wall of glowing natural stone that catches light from within. Available in a wide variety of stone finishes — from white onyx to richly veined marble.
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Wine Displays
Designer Stone Panels include an integrated mechanical attachment system that allows for seamless addition of pegging hardware — meaning each bottle is held securely by hardware mounted directly through the stone panel. Combined with optional LED backlighting, the result is a wine display where the bottles appear to float against a glowing stone wall. Perfect for a dedicated wine room or a dramatic living room wine feature.
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Bathroom Walls
Designer Stone Panels are waterproof and specifically engineered for vertical wet applications — shower walls, bath surrounds, and bathroom feature walls. The lightweight nature of 8mm panels makes them ideal for spaces where traditional stone’s weight would require structural reinforcement. Translucent options with backlighting bring a spa-like ambient glow to bathroom spaces that no other material can replicate.
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Kitchen Backsplashes
A kitchen backsplash is no longer just functional — it’s a design centerpiece. Designer Stone Panels’ larger-format panels with fewer seams create a smooth, cohesive stone backsplash that reads as a single slab rather than a tiled surface. Translucent stone options with optional backlighting cast a warm glow throughout the kitchen that changes the entire atmosphere of the space.
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Custom Stone Furniture
The 8mm panels reinforced with 9X Fusion Technology are strong enough for bespoke furniture applications — coffee tables, side tables, consoles, and custom pieces where the visual impact of natural stone is desired without the weight of solid stone. Options include backlighting and built-in wireless lighting features for added visual impact in any living space.
The Technology Behind the Product

What Makes 9X Fusion Technology
Different from Anything Else.

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Hand-Selected Natural Stone
Every panel starts with natural stone hand-selected from trusted quarries for quality, translucency, and consistency. Translucent onyx, marble, and quartzite are chosen specifically for their light transmission properties — the stone must glow evenly when backlit, not just at the edges. This selection process is the foundation of the product’s visual quality.
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9X Fusion Technology Bonding
Natural stone is sliced to 8mm and bonded to an aluminum composite or PVC honeycomb substrate using the proprietary 9X Fusion Technology bonding process. This creates a panel that is structurally far stronger than an 8mm stone sheet alone — capable of handling the stresses of installation, impact, and thermal movement — while remaining lightweight enough for applications where solid stone is not feasible.
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LED Integration
High-performance LED systems are designed to be installed directly behind the panels — creating even, diffused backlighting that illuminates the stone from within. The LED specification is matched to the specific stone type and translucency level to ensure the glow is warm and even rather than spotty or overpowering. Dimmable systems allow the intensity to be adjusted to any environment or time of day.
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Integrated Attachment Systems
The substrate includes a mechanical attachment system that allows hardware — including bottle pegging for wine displays, mounting brackets for furniture, and wall fasteners — to be installed through the panel without compromising the stone face. This engineering detail is what enables the wine display application and makes custom furniture structurally sound.
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Design, Supply + Install — One Team
As the authorized Southwest Florida distributor, we manage the complete process — application design, panel specification, LED system selection, supply, and professional installation. You work with one team from consultation through completion. Fixed-price contract, no subcontractors, no gaps between the design and what gets installed.
Designer Stone Panels ROI — Southwest Florida

Where Designer Stone Panels
Return the Most.

In Southwest Florida’s luxury home market, interior finishes are scrutinized at showing. Designer Stone Panels deliver a visual impact that photographs dramatically and impresses buyers in person — particularly in communities where buyers arrive having already seen every standard finish available in this market. A backlit stone feature wall or fireplace surround is a differentiator that stands apart from anything a competing listing can offer.

Grey Oaks · Pelican Bay · Quail West
Ultra-premium communities · Luxury buyer expectations
Feature Wall / Fireplace
Highest-Impact Application
Backlit onyx or marble — buyers at this tier notice bespoke finishes
Bonita Bay · Pelican Landing · Shadow Wood
Established premium communities · Design-aware buyers
Wine Display / Feature Wall
Strong Differentiator Application
Wine display or living room feature — memorable and unique at showing
Miromar Lakes · Mediterra · Fiddler’s Creek
Newer luxury communities · Contemporary design buyers
Kitchen Backsplash / Bath Wall
Best Entry Application
Kitchen or bath installation — strong visual return at controlled scope

We advise on the right application and stone type for your specific home and community at your free consultation. Book a consultation to see samples and discuss scope.

Where We Install Designer Stone Panels

Every Major Community in
Lee + Collier County

We have installed Designer Stone Panels throughout every major community in Southwest Florida. Pre-registered gate access and HOA experience across all major gated communities means your installation starts without administrative delays. One team handles design, supply, and installation — under one fixed-price contract.

Bonita Bay
Pelican Landing
Shadow Wood
Pelican Bay
Grey Oaks
Mediterra
Quail West
Fiddler’s Creek
Miromar Lakes
The Brooks
Lighthouse Bay
Bonita National
Park Shore
Marco Island
Estero
All of Lee + Collier
Residential + Commercial Applications

Designer Stone Panels Work in
Every High-End Environment.

Residential Applications
  • Living room fireplace surround with LED glow
  • Master bedroom feature wall — backlit onyx
  • Kitchen backsplash — large format, fewer seams
  • Master bath shower wall — waterproof stone panels
  • Wine room or wine display wall with bottle pegs
  • Custom stone coffee table or console
Luxury Condo + Estate Applications
  • Entry feature wall — dramatic backlit stone arrival
  • Home bar back wall — glowing stone backdrop
  • Office feature wall — sophisticated stone panel
  • Media room accent wall — warm ambient stone glow
  • Outdoor covered lanai feature wall
  • Elevator interior panel cladding
Commercial Applications
  • Boutique hotel lobby feature wall
  • Restaurant bar or wine wall feature
  • High-end retail feature and display walls
  • Corporate reception and boardroom walls
  • Spa and wellness facility surfaces
  • Luxury showroom and gallery installations
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Southwest Florida’s authorized distributor · Design + supply + install · Backlit natural stone · 9X Fusion Technology · Fixed-price contract
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Common Questions

Designer Stone Panels
FAQ

What exactly is 9X Fusion Technology?
9X Fusion Technology is the proprietary bonding and reinforcement process developed by Designer Stone Panels that fuses natural stone — sliced to 8mm — to an aluminum composite or PVC honeycomb substrate. The process creates a panel that is structurally far stronger than an unsupported 8mm stone sheet, lightweight enough for applications where solid stone is not feasible, and engineered to accommodate integrated attachment hardware and LED backlighting systems. It is what makes the product technically unique — no other manufacturer produces a natural stone panel at this thinness with this structural performance.
How does the LED backlighting work with natural stone?
Translucent onyx, marble, and quartzite allow light to pass through them — unlike opaque stone. Designer Stone Panels’ LED systems are specifically designed to be installed behind the panels, creating even, diffused illumination that lights the stone from within rather than from the front. The veining, movement, and natural patterning of the stone is visible through the light rather than just reflectively. The LED systems are dimmable so the intensity can be adjusted to suit any room condition — from subtle ambient glow to dramatic illumination.
Are Designer Stone Panels suitable for wet areas like shower walls?
Yes — Designer Stone Panels are waterproof and specifically engineered for vertical wet applications including shower walls, bath surrounds, and spa features. The PVC honeycomb substrate variant is preferred for wet applications due to its complete moisture resistance. Installation in wet areas requires proper waterproofing of the substrate wall behind the panels — which we handle as part of every bathroom installation. The panels do not require sealing in the same way natural stone tile does, which reduces ongoing maintenance.
Can Designer Stone Panels be used on a fireplace with a real gas flame?
Yes — Designer Stone Panels are compatible with most electric fireplaces and modern gas fireplaces. They are engineered for heat deflection. For older gas fireplaces with higher heat output, we assess compatibility at your consultation before recommending installation. The panels should not be installed on wood-burning fireplaces where direct flame contact is possible. In every compatible fireplace application, the panels provide a striking natural stone surround that would be extremely difficult to achieve with solid stone at this scale and weight.
How does the wine display application work?
Designer Stone Panels include a mechanical attachment system built into the substrate that allows pegging hardware — the metal pins that hold wine bottles — to be mounted directly through the face of the panel without compromising the stone surface. The pegs are installed at the specified spacing for your bottle count and configuration. Combined with LED backlighting, the result is a wine display where bottles appear to float against a wall of glowing natural stone. It’s a complete system — the stone, the backlighting, and the wine storage hardware are all integrated into one installation.
What stone types are available and how do I choose?
Designer Stone Panels are available in translucent onyx, marble, and quartzite — hand-selected from trusted quarries. Each stone type has different light transmission characteristics, veining patterns, and color ranges. Onyx provides the most dramatic backlighting effect due to its high translucency. Marble offers classic veining with good light transmission. Quartzite provides a more subtle, textured appearance. The right choice depends on the application, the room’s existing palette, and whether backlighting will be used. We show you samples at your consultation and advise on which stone performs best for your specific project.
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Natural Stone. Backlit.
Like Nothing Else.

As Southwest Florida’s authorized Designer Stone Panels distributor, we design, supply, and install every application — fireplace surrounds, feature walls, wine displays, bathroom walls, kitchen backsplashes, and custom furniture. Your free consultation covers the right stone type for your application, LED backlighting options, and a fixed-price estimate covering panels, lighting system, and full installation.

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