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Memphis Rich / Statement Wellness Painting Theme

Memphis Rich pairs Gush Shortcake (PI020A) on the main walls with a Raffles Mandarin Mirage limewash feature wall — a mixed, high-contrast playful colour scheme that feels bold, expressive. It suits the studio or family room, and works with primary accents, terrazzo, lacquer. Its mixed undertone shifts with the light, so 4000K neutral white keeps both colours honest. Memphis began in Milan in 1980-81 when Ettore Sottsass gathered a group of designers who wanted objects to feel expressive, playful and emotional rather than restrained and function-first.

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Memphis Rich / Statement living room — Gush Core/Care Shortcake (PI020A) walls with a Raffles Mandarin Mirage limewash feature wall and Memphis furnishings

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Quick answer

What colours are in the Memphis Rich limewash theme?

The Memphis Rich theme uses Gush Shortcake (PI020A) on the main walls and Raffles Mandarin Mirage limewash on one feature wall. It is a mixed playful colour scheme best for the studio or family room, available in Singapore from $1,688 for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft.

Main walls: Gush Shortcake (PI020A)
Feature wall: Raffles Mandarin Mirage limewash
Best room: Studio, Family Room
Mood: Bold, expressive
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 Mandarin Mirage 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

Memphis began in Milan in 1980-81 when Ettore Sottsass gathered a group of designers who wanted objects to feel expressive, playful and emotional rather than restrained and function-first. The group showed its first collection in Milan in September 1981 and drew immediate international attention; it remained active through much of the 1980s. The name came from a Bob Dylan song played at an early meeting, and also evoked Memphis, Tennessee, and the ancient Egyptian capital. Memphis is recognised by bright, sometimes clashing colours, circles, triangles and zigzags, bold patterns and unexpected mixes of materials, drawing on Pop Art and Art Deco.

What it represents: It represents an expressive challenge to restrained, function-first design through bright, sometimes clashing colours, circles, triangles, zigzags and unexpected materials, drawing on Pop Art and Art Deco.

Why it works here: Here, the official Gush and Raffles colours support the playful geometry while terrazzo and lacquer cues keep the energy deliberate and liveable.

Colour selection

Gush Core/Care main walls

Shortcake (PI020A)

Raffles Lime Wash textured swatch

Mandarin Mirage

Gush Core/Care main walls: Shortcake (PI020A) #fdb8b7
Raffles Lime Wash feature wall: Mandarin Mirage textured official swatch reference
Contrast: High
Undertone: Mixed
Best room: Studio / family room
Materials and furnishing cues: Primary accents, terrazzo, lacquer
Official references: Gush Core Shortcake PI020A, Raffles R.LIMEWASH MANDARIN MIRAGE

Colour wellness

How it feels at home

Shortcake on the main walls keeps the Memphis scheme richer, more anchored and practical for studio / family room. Mandarin Mirage as the Raffles R.LIMEWASH feature wall gives a subtle mineral layer that fits primary accents, terrazzo, lacquer. The balanced undertone keeps the theme easy to live with, while the limewashed focal wall gives the room a gentle design anchor.

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 Memphis Rich differs from its twin

Memphis Rich uses Gush Shortcake with Raffles Mandarin Mirage (high contrast, bold, expressive). Its Soft twin swaps to Gush All Good Things with Raffles Azure Sky (high contrast, bold, expressive). Pick Rich when you want the feature wall to make a statement in a well-lit room; pick Soft for a lighter, airier feel in smaller or dimmer rooms.

See Memphis Soft

Complete the look

Shop the Memphis 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.

Sofa or lounge chair

Mori Performance Fabric 2 Seater Sofa

Castlery · From S$500

View at Castlery

Coffee or side table

Bruno Coffee Table

Castlery · From S$1,199

View at Castlery

Rug

STOCKHOLM 2025 rug, flatwoven, black/white/light green handwoven, 240x350 cm

IKEA Singapore · From S$699

View at IKEA Singapore

Lighting

SOLVINDEN floor lamp, dimmable/red

IKEA Singapore · From S$69.9

View at IKEA Singapore

Decor accent

Loma Square Mirror 1m

HipVan · From S$149

View at HipVan

Furnishing options

Build the room around the wall.

Primary accents: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
terrazzo: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
lacquer: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.

Back to all themes

Memphis — Soft / Airy: All Good Things (WH000A) + Azure Sky

Questions

Memphis Rich limewash theme — FAQ

Which room suits the Memphis Rich theme?

It is best for the studio or family room. The high contrast between Gush Shortcake and Raffles Mandarin Mirage gives one wall clear focus, and pairs well with primary accents, terrazzo, lacquer.

How is Memphis Rich different from Memphis Soft?

Rich uses Gush Shortcake with Raffles Mandarin Mirage; Soft uses Gush All Good Things with Raffles Azure Sky. Rich is deeper and more anchored; Soft is lighter and airier.

How much does the Memphis Rich 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 Mandarin Mirage limewash feature wall for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft. The final price is confirmed on WhatsApp.

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