When we asked Singapore homeowners how they use their surfaces day to day, most didn’t begin with colour or veining, but with routines, on how often the surface is used, how it holds up to stains, and how it performs over time.
Globally, research shows a growing emphasis on how surfaces feel and hold up over time, beyond their initial appearance.
584 Opal Taj from Caesarstone brings a quiet warmth to the kitchen island, with soft veining and a luminous surface that reads calm rather than showy. Its subtle movement pairs easily with natural timber tones, making it well suited to spaces designed for everyday use, without overpowering the room.
From visual-first to sensory-first living
When we spoke to interior designers about how client conversations have changed, many described a subtle but important shift. Where surface choices used to be driven almost entirely by appearance, discussions are now extending into comfort, tactility and long-term experience.
During consultations, clients increasingly ask to touch samples repeatedly, not to check quality, but to imagine daily use. Another noted that in smaller Singapore homes, materials are always within reach, making tactile discomfort harder to ignore over time.
Homeowners echoed this sentiment. A resale flat owner told us that while she initially chose her countertop based on photos, it was only after moving in that she realised how often she leaned on it, and how much that physical interaction affected her enjoyment of the space.
311 Graphite Metal brings a darker, more industrial tone to the kitchen, with a matte surface that feels restrained rather than heavy. Its subtle texture and muted sheen create depth without distraction, making it well suited to spaces where materials are meant to sit quietly in the background while supporting daily use.
A Practical Material, Seen Through Daily Use
Porcelain continues to make sense for Singapore homes because of its durability, resistance to humidity and relatively low maintenance, qualities that remain especially relevant in kitchens and bathrooms used throughout the day.
232 Cider Leather brings a warm, tactile quality to the vanity, with a soft, leathered finish that reads calm and composed rather than decorative. Paired with light timber and muted tones, it lends the space a sense of quiet intimacy.
This shift is reflected in The New Porcelain Collection 2026, presented as Lioli, porcelain by Caesarstone. With the addition of 18 new colours, the porcelain range now spans 36 colourways, offering a broader and more nuanced spectrum, from softer, quieter tones to surfaces with stronger visual definition.
Rather than focusing on a single look, the expanded collection reflects a growing appetite for choice: surfaces that can either sit quietly within a space or contribute more visibly through movement, veining and tone, depending on how the home is lived in.
Sensorial Tech: choosing surfaces by feel
Alongside the expanded colour offering, selected surfaces within the Lioli porcelain collection are enhanced with Sensorial Tech, a refinement applied to predominantly honed finishes to introduce a more tactile quality.
This enhancement allows the surfaces to evoke five distinct sensory impressions — Luster, Sculpted, Leather, Wood and Metal — without changing the underlying finish category. The visual appearance remains aligned with the core porcelain finishes, but the touch experience becomes more nuanced, adding depth and texture that can only be fully appreciated in person.
582 Dolcivio balances softness and definition, with gentle veining that brings warmth and movement without overwhelming the space.
From smoother, more refined surfaces to those with greater texture and visual weight, the range reflects how materials are experienced across different moments of everyday living. Some finishes naturally suit quieter routines, while others feel more appropriate where durability, warmth or character matter more, encouraging a more considered way of choosing surfaces beyond first impressions.
Choosing a surface that fits your lifestyle
With a wider colour range and the added layer of Sensorial Tech, the Lioli porcelain collection offers homeowners more clarity rather than more complexity. Instead of narrowing choices based purely on colour, surfaces can be compared through use, how they respond to routines, how they feel over time, and how comfortably they fit into daily life.
To experience the new porcelain surfaces and the subtle differences Sensorial Tech introduces, a visit to the Caesarstone Experience Centre offers the opportunity to see, touch and compare the collection in person.
Caesarstone Experience Centre
1 Raffles Link #01-01A
Singapore 039393
