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African Modern Soft / Airy Wellness Painting Theme

African Modern Soft pairs Gush Retriever (NE014B) on the main walls with a Raffles Sugar Terra limewash feature wall — a warm, medium-contrast african earth scheme that feels grounded, sculptural. It suits the living room or dining room, and works with clay, dark timber, woven fibre. Its warm undertone glows under 3000K warm white in the evening; under 5000K daylight bulbs it reads cleaner and less golden. African Modern is a contemporary direction that blends international modernist principles with materials and craft traditions from across African cities and regions.

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African Modern Soft / Airy living room — Gush Core/Care Retriever (NE014B) walls with a Raffles Sugar Terra limewash feature wall and African Modern furnishings

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Quick answer

What colours are in the African Modern Soft limewash theme?

The African Modern Soft theme uses Gush Retriever (NE014B) on the main walls and Raffles Sugar Terra limewash on one feature wall. It is a warm african earth scheme best for the living room or dining room, available in Singapore from $1,688 for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft.

  • Main walls: Gush Retriever (NE014B)
  • Feature wall: Raffles Sugar Terra limewash
  • Best room: Living Room, Dining Room
  • Mood: Grounded, sculptural
  • Price: From $1,688 (Gush Core) · From $2,088 (Gush Care)

Package

From $1,688 with Gush Core or From $2,088 with Gush Care — full-unit painting plus this Raffles Sugar Terra feature wall, for Condo & HDB units below 1,000 sqft. See what the 332-theme package includes.

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Design history

History and meaning

African Modern is a contemporary direction that blends international modernist principles with materials and craft traditions from across African cities and regions. Designers from South Africa to Nigeria and Kenya have, particularly from the 2000s, paired modern planning with regional textile, ceramic and sculptural craft. The aesthetic supports timber, woven fibre and clay details within earth-led colour, so a living room reads as confident and modern, enriched by African craft tradition while remaining contemporary, grounded and tactile rather than ornamental.

What it represents: It represents confident modern form enriched by regional textile, ceramic and sculptural craft.

Why it works here: The official earth-led colours support timber, woven fibre and clay details, keeping the room contemporary, grounded and tactile.

Colour selection

Gush Core/Care main walls

Retriever (NE014B)

Raffles Lime Wash textured swatch

Sugar Terra

  • Gush Core/Care main walls: Retriever (NE014B) #e6d1bb
  • Raffles Lime Wash feature wall: Sugar Terra textured official swatch reference
  • Contrast: Medium
  • Undertone: Warm
  • Best room: Living / dining
  • Materials and furnishing cues: Clay, dark timber, woven fibre
  • Official references: Gush Core Retriever NE014B, Raffles R.LIMEWASH SUGAR TERRA

Colour wellness

How it feels at home

Retriever on the main walls keeps the African Modern scheme lighter, airier and practical for living / dining. Sugar Terra as the Raffles R.LIMEWASH feature wall gives a subtle mineral layer that fits clay, dark timber, woven fibre. The warm undertone makes the room feel settled and welcoming, while the limewashed focal wall adds sun-baked texture without making the home feel heavy.

Colours under different light

From warm evening to clear daylight

3000K · Warm white

Warmer and softer; creams, reds and timber undertones become more noticeable.

4000K · Neutral white

The most balanced view of the pairing, with warm and cool notes held evenly.

5000K · Daylight white

Cooler and clearer; blue, green and mineral-grey notes read more distinctly.

These are lighting representations, not exact paint samples. Room direction, daylight and furnishings affect the final result, so compare a physical sample at home before approval.

Soft or Rich

How African Modern Soft differs from its twin

African Modern Soft uses Gush Retriever with Raffles Sugar Terra (medium contrast, grounded, sculptural). Its Rich twin swaps to Gush Daytona with Raffles Burnt Amber (medium contrast, grounded, sculptural). Pick Soft for a lighter, more open room, smaller HDB spaces or rooms with limited daylight; pick Rich if you want the wall to anchor the room.

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Furnishing options

Build the room around the wall.

  • Clay: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
  • dark timber: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
  • woven fibre: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.

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Questions

African Modern Soft limewash theme — FAQ

Which room suits the African Modern Soft theme?

It is best for the living room or dining room. The medium contrast between Gush Retriever and Raffles Sugar Terra keeps the room calm and even, and pairs well with clay, dark timber, woven fibre.

How is African Modern Soft different from African Modern Rich?

Soft uses Gush Retriever with Raffles Sugar Terra; Rich uses Gush Daytona with Raffles Burnt Amber. Soft is lighter and airier; Rich is deeper and more anchored.

How much does the African Modern Soft limewash theme cost in Singapore?

From $1,688 with Gush Core or from $2,088 with Gush Care, covering full-unit painting plus the Raffles Sugar Terra limewash feature wall for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft. The final price is confirmed on WhatsApp.

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