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Chinoiserie Soft / Airy Wellness Painting Theme

Chinoiserie Soft pairs Gush Pinky Swear (PI000A) on the main walls with a Raffles Cherry Blossom limewash feature wall — a cool, high-contrast porcelain blue scheme that feels crisp, decorative. It suits the dining room or kitchen, and works with blue-and-white ceramic, oak, nickel. Its cool undertone stays crisp under 4000K–5000K light; very warm 2700K–3000K bulbs can make Cherry Blossom look greyer. Chinoiserie developed in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Europe as a decorative and often imaginative Western interpretation of Chinese and East Asian motifs, fed by the trade of the East India companies.

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Chinoiserie Soft / Airy living room — Gush Core/Care Pinky Swear (PI000A) walls with a Raffles Cherry Blossom limewash feature wall and Chinoiserie furnishings

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Quick answer

What colours are in the Chinoiserie Soft limewash theme?

The Chinoiserie Soft theme uses Gush Pinky Swear (PI000A) on the main walls and Raffles Cherry Blossom limewash on one feature wall. It is a cool porcelain blue scheme best for the dining room or kitchen, available in Singapore from $1,688 for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft.

  • Main walls: Gush Pinky Swear (PI000A)
  • Feature wall: Raffles Cherry Blossom limewash
  • Best room: Dining Room, Kitchen
  • Mood: Crisp, decorative
  • 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 Cherry Blossom 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

Chinoiserie developed in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Europe as a decorative and often imaginative Western interpretation of Chinese and East Asian motifs, fed by the trade of the East India companies. It peaked in the mid-eighteenth-century rococo, exemplified by works such as the porcelain rooms at the Trianon and the designs of Jean-Baptiste Pillement. Rather than authentic Chinese design, it is a European fantasy of the East, characterised by lacquer, blue-and-white porcelain, gilt and painted scenes. The theme brings blue-and-white ceramic, oak and nickel into a porcelain-blue palette, so a living room reads as crisp and decorative.

What it represents: It represents crisp, decorative character through a porcelain blue palette and the recognisable visual language of Chinoiserie.

Why it works here: Here, the smooth Gush walls and softly textured Raffles limewash give blue-and-white ceramic, oak, nickel a coherent backdrop, making the theme practical for the home.

Colour selection

Gush Core/Care main walls

Pinky Swear (PI000A)

Raffles Lime Wash textured swatch

Cherry Blossom

  • Gush Core/Care main walls: Pinky Swear (PI000A) #ebdedd
  • Raffles Lime Wash feature wall: Cherry Blossom textured official swatch reference
  • Contrast: High
  • Undertone: Cool
  • Best room: Dining / kitchen
  • Materials and furnishing cues: Blue-and-white ceramic, oak, nickel
  • Official references: Gush Core Pinky Swear PI000A, Raffles R.LIMEWASH CHERRY BLOSSOM

Colour wellness

How it feels at home

Pinky Swear on the main walls keeps the Chinoiserie scheme lighter, airier and practical for dining / kitchen. Cherry Blossom as the Raffles R.LIMEWASH feature wall gives a subtle mineral layer that fits blue-and-white ceramic, oak, nickel. The cool cast helps reduce visual heat and keeps daylight feeling clear, while the limewashed focal wall adds calm depth without visual clutter.

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 Chinoiserie Soft differs from its twin

Chinoiserie Soft uses Gush Pinky Swear with Raffles Cherry Blossom (high contrast, crisp, decorative). Its Rich twin swaps to Gush Spark Plug with Raffles Jade Oasis (high contrast, crisp, decorative). 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.

See Chinoiserie Rich

Complete the look

Shop the Chinoiserie look in Singapore

Suggested pieces to complete the look — not the exact items in the image. Prices and stock set by each retailer. Price checked September 2026.

Owen II 2 Seater Sofa from Castlery

Sofa or lounge chair

Owen II 2 Seater Sofa

Castlery · From S$500

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Robe Round Coffee Table - White from HipVan

Coffee or side table

Robe Round Coffee Table - White

HipVan · From S$399

View at HipVan

Zebra Low Pile Water Resistant Rug (3 Sizes) from HipVan

Rug

Zebra Low Pile Water Resistant Rug (3 Sizes)

HipVan · From S$79

View at HipVan

EVEDAL floor lamp, marble/grey from IKEA Singapore

Lighting

EVEDAL floor lamp, marble/grey

IKEA Singapore · From S$439

View at IKEA Singapore

Strata Vase Mini - Cream from HipVan

Decor accent

Strata Vase Mini - Cream

HipVan · From S$69

View at HipVan

Furnishing options

Build the room around the wall.

  • Blue-and-white ceramic: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
  • oak: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
  • nickel: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.

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Questions

Chinoiserie Soft limewash theme — FAQ

Which room suits the Chinoiserie Soft theme?

It is best for the dining room or kitchen. The high contrast between Gush Pinky Swear and Raffles Cherry Blossom gives one wall clear focus, and pairs well with blue-and-white ceramic, oak, nickel.

How is Chinoiserie Soft different from Chinoiserie Rich?

Soft uses Gush Pinky Swear with Raffles Cherry Blossom; Rich uses Gush Spark Plug with Raffles Jade Oasis. Soft is lighter and airier; Rich is deeper and more anchored.

How much does the Chinoiserie 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 Cherry Blossom limewash feature wall for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft. The final price is confirmed on WhatsApp.

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About this limewash wall: Cherry Blossom