Choosing materials for a home renovation can be surprisingly overwhelming. There are hundreds of woodgrains, colours, textures and finishes to consider, and what looks beautiful in a small sample may not always translate the same way across an entire kitchen or living room.
It’s one thing to save an inspiring interior on Pinterest. It’s another to figure out which materials will help you recreate that look in your own home.
That’s where Lamitak City, the newly opened design destination by homegrown laminate brand Lamitak, comes in.
Officially launched on 24 September 2026 at Bras Basah Complex, the new space offers a different approach to material discovery. Rather than simply displaying rows of laminate samples, Lamitak City invites homeowners, interior designers and design enthusiasts to explore how surfaces, colours and textures come together to shape a space.
The opening also marks Lamitak’s 25th anniversary, signalling a new chapter for the Singapore brand as it moves beyond being a surface supplier towards becoming a place for design inspiration and creative exchange.
A study in surfaces
Anyone who has gone through a renovation will know how difficult it can be to make decisions based on small material samples.
A woodgrain laminate might look warm and inviting on its own, but how will it work alongside a stone-look countertop, coloured cabinetry or textured wall? And how much difference can the finish make to the overall mood of a room?
At Lamitak City, these are the kinds of questions visitors are encouraged to explore.
The space features curated zones, tactile displays and experiential touchpoints that allow visitors to see and feel different materials while discovering how they interact with colour, form and their surroundings.
Instead of considering each finish in isolation, homeowners can begin to understand how different surfaces contribute to the overall atmosphere of an interior.
For those planning a renovation, it is an opportunity to move beyond moodboards and get a better sense of the materials they might eventually live with every day.
The space also serves as a collaborative environment for interior designers and architects, providing a setting for material exploration, client discussions and creative exchange.
As Jansen Tan, Director, Product & Brand of Lamitak, explains, surfaces are often treated as the finishing touch to a project, when they can play a much larger role in determining how a space looks, feels and functions.
More than just woodgrains
For many Singapore homeowners, Lamitak is already a familiar name, particularly when it comes to selecting laminates for kitchen cabinets, wardrobes and built-in carpentry.
Established in 2001, the brand has spent the past 25 years developing decorative high-pressure laminates that bring together aesthetics, practicality and material innovation.
Its collections include realistic woodgrains and decorative patterns, offering homeowners and designers different ways to introduce warmth, texture and personality into their interiors.
Wood-look laminates, for instance, offer an alternative to natural timber for achieving anything from a warm Scandinavian interior to a more contemporary, minimalist look. Decorative finishes, meanwhile, can introduce contrast or visual interest without necessarily relying on bold architectural features.
The appeal of laminates also lies in their versatility. They can be incorporated across different carpentry applications, allowing designers to create a more consistent material palette throughout the home.
But choosing the right finish involves more than finding a colour you like. The grain, texture, sheen and surrounding materials all influence the final result.
This is where experiencing the collections in person becomes particularly useful. At Lamitak City, visitors can explore the breadth of the brand’s offerings and consider how different finishes might work together within their own spaces.
Beyond aesthetics, Lamitak also places emphasis on material performance and environmental considerations. Its laminates feature built-in antibacterial properties and carry certifications including GREENGUARD Gold, Singapore Green Label and Singapore Green Building Product certification.
For homeowners, these are additional considerations when selecting materials for spaces that are used every day.
Mr Jansen Tan with the creatives behind Ways of Seeing, Ways of Living at Lamitak City. From left: Selwyn, Mervin Tan, ANTZ, Jansen Tan, Ruby Chong, Xie Qian Qian, Weiyan and Agnes Yap. Photo: Lamitak
Where materials meet imagination
One of the highlights of Lamitak City’s opening is Ways of Seeing, Ways of Living, a creative showcase that offers an unexpected perspective on surface materials.
Featuring 11 Singapore-based creatives from disciplines including fashion, architecture, photography, street art and spatial design, the showcase explores how the same materials can inspire entirely different interpretations.
Among the participating creatives are Xie Qian Qian of GRAYE Studios, Selwyn of FARM, street artist ANTZ, and Ruby Chong and Kenny Ren of Hello Homebodies.
A collection of everyday tools takes on a quiet, artistic quality in this postcard by Xie Qian Qian of GRAYE Studios, created for Lamitak City’s Ways of Seeing, Ways of Living showcase. Photo: Lamitak
Each creative begins with a moodboard informed by personal memories, experiences and design sensibilities, before translating those ideas into material palettes and visual expressions.
Their interpretations are presented as postcards displayed within Lamitak City, giving visitors a glimpse into the creative thinking behind each composition.
The first phase of Ways of Seeing, Ways of Living runs until December 2026, with a second release featuring 22 additional designs scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.
The evolving showcase also gives visitors a reason to return, offering new perspectives on familiar materials.
Plan your visit
Lamitak City
Bras Basah Complex, Level 2
231 Bain Street, #02-47, Singapore 180231
Visit lamitak.com to book a personalised Lamitak Experience tour.
Ways of Seeing, Ways of Living
First phase: Until December 2026
Second phase: Q1 2027
