Mediterranean and Southern Europe · Soft / Airy

French Riviera Soft / Airy Wellness Painting Theme

French Riviera Soft pairs Gush Pillowtalk (WH006A) on the main walls with a Raffles Soft Linen limewash feature wall — a cool, medium-contrast coastal blue scheme that feels fresh, open. It suits the living room or bedroom, and works with white oak, linen, rope. Its cool undertone stays crisp under 4000K–5000K light; very warm 2700K–3000K bulbs can make Soft Linen look greyer. French Riviera draws on the southern European coastal vernacular of the Cote d'Azur, where whitewashed walls, shutters, stone and shaded terraces adapted to strong Mediterranean sun.

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French Riviera Soft / Airy living room — Gush Core/Care Pillowtalk (WH006A) walls with a Raffles Soft Linen limewash feature wall and French Riviera furnishings

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Quick answer

What colours are in the French Riviera Soft limewash theme?

The French Riviera Soft theme uses Gush Pillowtalk (WH006A) on the main walls and Raffles Soft Linen limewash on one feature wall. It is a cool coastal blue scheme best for the living room or bedroom, available in Singapore from $1,688 for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft.

Main walls: Gush Pillowtalk (WH006A)
Feature wall: Raffles Soft Linen limewash
Best room: Living Room, Bedroom
Mood: Fresh, open
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 Soft Linen 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

French Riviera draws on the southern European coastal vernacular of the Cote d'Azur, where whitewashed walls, shutters, stone and shaded terraces adapted to strong Mediterranean sun. From the late nineteenth century the Riviera became a winter resort for European and American elites, and the Cote d'Azur modernism of the 1920s and 1930s — seen in villas and hotels designed for figures such as F. Scott Fitzgerald and later Eileen Gray's E-1027 house at Roquebrune — fused that vernacular with modern planning. The theme favours white oak, linen and rope within a coastal-blue palette, so a living room reads as fresh and open.

What it represents: It represents fresh, open character through a coastal blue palette and the recognisable visual language of French Riviera.

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

Colour selection

Gush Core/Care main walls

Pillowtalk (WH006A)

Raffles Lime Wash textured swatch

Soft Linen

Gush Core/Care main walls: Pillowtalk (WH006A) #f0eadc
Raffles Lime Wash feature wall: Soft Linen textured official swatch reference
Contrast: Medium
Undertone: Cool
Best room: Living room / bedroom
Materials and furnishing cues: White oak, linen, rope
Official references: Gush Core Pillowtalk WH006A, Raffles R.LIMEWASH SOFT LINEN (TOP PICKS)

Colour wellness

How it feels at home

Pillowtalk on the main walls keeps the French Riviera scheme lighter, airier and practical for living room / bedroom. Soft Linen as the Raffles R.LIMEWASH feature wall gives a subtle mineral layer that fits white oak, linen, rope. 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 French Riviera Soft differs from its twin

French Riviera Soft uses Gush Pillowtalk with Raffles Soft Linen (medium contrast, fresh, open). Its Rich twin swaps to Gush Sandy Mandy with Raffles Mocha Silk (high contrast, fresh, open). 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 French Riviera Rich

Complete the look

Shop the French Riviera 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 October 2026.

Sofa or lounge chair

Celeste Swivel Armchair, Almond White, Set of 2

Prestige Affairs · From S$619

View at Prestige Affairs

Coffee or side table

Bristol Coffee Table Light oak

FortyTwo · From S$99

View at FortyTwo

Rug

ELSYSTEM rug, low pile, multicolour, 133x195 cm

IKEA Singapore · From S$139

View at IKEA Singapore

Lighting

Blair Table Lamp

Castlery · From S$770

View at Castlery

Decor accent

Oskol Decorative Mirror

FortyTwo · From S$17.9

View at FortyTwo

Furnishing options

Build the room around the wall.

White oak: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
linen: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
rope: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.

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French Riviera — Rich / Statement: Sandy Mandy (NE005B) + Mocha Silk

Questions

French Riviera Soft limewash theme — FAQ

Which room suits the French Riviera Soft theme?

It is best for the living room or bedroom. The medium contrast between Gush Pillowtalk and Raffles Soft Linen keeps the room calm and even, and pairs well with white oak, linen, rope.

How is French Riviera Soft different from French Riviera Rich?

Soft uses Gush Pillowtalk with Raffles Soft Linen; Rich uses Gush Sandy Mandy with Raffles Mocha Silk. Soft is lighter and airier; Rich is deeper and more anchored.

How much does the French Riviera 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 Soft Linen limewash feature wall for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft. The final price is confirmed on WhatsApp.

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