Modena: marble-inspired style, 100% silica-free innovation

A new priority in surface design
Surface choice has always been central to successful kitchen design, but today it carries even greater significance. Designers, retailers and homeowners are looking for materials that deliver the right balance of style, performance and innovation, while responding to the changing priorities of the interiors industry. With Modena, part of CRL Stone’s new 100% Silica Free Collection, we have created a surface that brings all of these qualities together.

Natural elegance, without the upkeep
Modena has been developed for interiors where light, warmth and timeless elegance are key. Its classic white base provides a fresh and versatile foundation, while striking veining in alluring earthy tones adds depth, movement and natural character. The result is a clean, contemporary quartz surface that expertly replicates the organic beauty of marble, without the upkeep usually associated with natural stone.

100% silica-free innovation
What makes Modena especially important is its silica-free composition. CRL Stone’s Silica Free surfaces are made by replacing the quartz content with glass, while still offering the same great features as standard CRL Quartz. For the market, this represents an important step forward: a surface that answers the demand for beautiful marble-inspired design while supporting the industry’s move towards alternative material technologies.

Designed for everyday performance
In practical terms, homeowners still benefit from the qualities they expect from CRL Stone. The surface is hard wearing, easy to care for, scratch, heat and stain resistant, and unlike natural materials such as marble, never needs to be sealed. Its non-porous finish also makes cleaning simple, with soap and water or a mild detergent all that is needed to keep it looking its best.

A versatile partner for contemporary kitchens
Aesthetically, Modena is wonderfully versatile. We are seeing strong demand for softer, more layered kitchen schemes that combine painted cabinetry, warm timber flooring, brushed metallic finishes and generous natural light. In this type of setting, Modena works beautifully. Its white background helps to keep the space feeling bright and open, while the earthy veining introduces a subtle sense of luxury that feels calm rather than overpowering.

It is shown here with sage green cabinetry with brass detailing and a light-filled open-plan layout and it brings elegance and clarity to the scheme, working across both the island and surrounding worktops to create a cohesive design statement. The same qualities would translate effortlessly into classic shaker kitchens, bolder palettes and modern handleless designs.

Flexible formats for considered design
For designers and retailers, flexibility is another key advantage. Modena is available in a polished finish, in 20mm and 30mm thicknesses, and in large-format slabs measuring 3200mm x 1600mm. This makes it well suited to generous islands, long worktop runs, splashbacks and feature surfaces where a seamless, high-impact finish is required.

Ultimately, Modena reflects where kitchen surfaces are heading: towards products that are beautiful, practical and future-focused. By combining marble-inspired elegance with 100% silica-free innovation, it offers a compelling solution for interiors that need to feel both luxurious and liveable.

For more details call CRL Stone on 01706 863600 or visit www.crlstone.co.uk