China and East Asia · Soft / Airy

Mongolian Steppe Soft / Airy Wellness Painting Theme

Mongolian Steppe Soft pairs Gush Retriever (NE014B) on the main walls with a Raffles Sugar Terra limewash feature wall — a warm, medium-contrast brown neutral scheme that feels comforting, substantial. It suits the living room or study, and works with leather, walnut, wool. Its warm undertone glows under 3000K warm white in the evening; under 5000K daylight bulbs it reads cleaner and less golden. This theme draws on the Mongolian ger, or yurt, the portable dwelling whose felt covers, timber lattice and rope construction evolved over centuries for nomadic life on the Central Asian steppe.

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

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Quick answer

What colours are in the Mongolian Steppe Soft limewash theme?

The Mongolian Steppe Soft theme uses Gush Retriever (NE014B) on the main walls and Raffles Sugar Terra limewash on one feature wall. It is a warm brown neutral scheme best for the living room or study, 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, Study
  • Mood: Comforting, substantial
  • 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

This theme draws on the Mongolian ger, or yurt, the portable dwelling whose felt covers, timber lattice and rope construction evolved over centuries for nomadic life on the Central Asian steppe. The ger's interior, organised around the hearth and a strict cardinal order, used felt, wool, leather and timber in a circular plan well adapted to wind and cold. The aesthetic carries leather, walnut and wool into a substantial, comforting palette, so a living room reads as cosy and robust, drawing on a nomadic vernacular of warm textiles and honest material rather than applied ornament.

What it represents: It represents comforting, substantial character through a brown neutral palette and the recognisable visual language of Mongolian Steppe.

Why it works here: Here, the smooth Gush walls and softly textured Raffles limewash give leather, walnut, wool a coherent backdrop, making the theme practical for the home.

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 / study
  • Materials and furnishing cues: Leather, walnut, wool
  • 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 Mongolian Steppe scheme lighter, airier and practical for living / study. Sugar Terra as the Raffles R.LIMEWASH feature wall gives a subtle mineral layer that fits leather, walnut, wool. 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 Mongolian Steppe Soft differs from its twin

Mongolian Steppe Soft uses Gush Retriever with Raffles Sugar Terra (medium contrast, comforting, substantial). Its Rich twin swaps to Gush Coffee Beam with Raffles Toffee Delight (high contrast, comforting, substantial). 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 Mongolian Steppe Rich

Complete the look

Shop the Mongolian Steppe 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.

Lena Combination Sofa Cover from Castlery

Sofa or lounge chair

Lena Combination Sofa Cover

Castlery · From S$500

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Marche Lift-Up Storage Coffee Table 1.2m - White from HipVan

Coffee or side table

Marche Lift-Up Storage Coffee Table 1.2m - White

HipVan · From S$299

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Mamoan Wool Rug (3 Sizes) from HipVan

Rug

Mamoan Wool Rug (3 Sizes)

HipVan · From S$129

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Norman Floor Lamp from HipVan

Lighting

Norman Floor Lamp

HipVan · From S$17.9

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Nynette Vase (White) from FortyTwo

Decor accent

Nynette Vase (White)

FortyTwo · From S$32.9

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Furnishing options

Build the room around the wall.

  • Leather: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
  • walnut: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
  • wool: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.

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Questions

Mongolian Steppe Soft limewash theme — FAQ

Which room suits the Mongolian Steppe Soft theme?

It is best for the living room or study. The medium contrast between Gush Retriever and Raffles Sugar Terra keeps the room calm and even, and pairs well with leather, walnut, wool.

How is Mongolian Steppe Soft different from Mongolian Steppe Rich?

Soft uses Gush Retriever with Raffles Sugar Terra; Rich uses Gush Coffee Beam with Raffles Toffee Delight. Soft is lighter and airier; Rich is deeper and more anchored.

How much does the Mongolian Steppe 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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