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New Zealand Modern Rich / Statement Wellness Painting Theme

New Zealand Modern Rich pairs Gush Fahrenheit (BL045B) on the main walls with a Raffles Steel Blue limewash feature wall — a cool, high-contrast baltic cool scheme that feels spare, atmospheric. It suits the living room or study, and works with pale timber, linen, grey stone. Its cool undertone stays crisp under 4000K–5000K light; very warm 2700K–3000K bulbs can make Steel Blue look greyer. New Zealand Modern reflects the mid-to-late-twentieth-century residential architecture of New Zealand, joining modernist planning with local timber and a close relationship to landscape.

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New Zealand Modern Rich / Statement living room — Gush Core/Care Fahrenheit (BL045B) walls with a Raffles Steel Blue limewash feature wall and New Zealand Modern furnishings

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Quick answer

What colours are in the New Zealand Modern Rich limewash theme?

The New Zealand Modern Rich theme uses Gush Fahrenheit (BL045B) on the main walls and Raffles Steel Blue limewash on one feature wall. It is a cool baltic cool 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 Fahrenheit (BL045B)
Feature wall: Raffles Steel Blue limewash
Best room: Living Room, Study
Mood: Spare, atmospheric
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 Steel Blue 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

New Zealand Modern reflects the mid-to-late-twentieth-century residential architecture of New Zealand, joining modernist planning with local timber and a close relationship to landscape. The direction drew on the post-war work of the Group Architects and later figures, using native timber, generous glazing and open plans within a Pacific setting. The aesthetic favours pale timber, wool and grey stone within a cool-natural palette, so a living room reads as understated and nature-connected, where New Zealand modernism defines an atmospheric, comfortable and quietly regional room.

What it represents: It represents understated, nature-connected modern living.

Why it works here: The cool natural pairing complements pale timber, wool and grey stone, giving the space an atmospheric but comfortable calm.

Colour selection

Gush Core/Care main walls

Fahrenheit (BL045B)

Raffles Lime Wash textured swatch

Steel Blue

Gush Core/Care main walls: Fahrenheit (BL045B) #79939a
Raffles Lime Wash feature wall: Steel Blue textured official swatch reference
Contrast: High
Undertone: Cool
Best room: Living / study
Materials and furnishing cues: Pale timber, linen, grey stone
Official references: Gush Core Fahrenheit BL045B, Raffles R.LIMEWASH STEEL BLUE

Colour wellness

How it feels at home

Fahrenheit on the main walls keeps the New Zealand Modern scheme richer, more anchored and practical for living / study. Steel Blue as the Raffles R.LIMEWASH feature wall gives a subtle mineral layer that fits pale timber, linen, grey stone. 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 New Zealand Modern Rich differs from its twin

New Zealand Modern Rich uses Gush Fahrenheit with Raffles Steel Blue (high contrast, spare, atmospheric). Its Soft twin swaps to Gush Still Got Space with Raffles Sage Sky (high contrast, spare, atmospheric). 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 New Zealand Modern Soft

Complete the look

Shop the New Zealand Modern 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.

Coffee or side table

Blair Round Coffee Table - Grey, Sintered Stone

HipVan · From S$399

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Furnishing options

Build the room around the wall.

Pale timber: 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.
grey stone: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.

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New Zealand Modern — Soft / Airy: Still Got Space (BL024A) + Sage Sky

Questions

New Zealand Modern Rich limewash theme — FAQ

Which room suits the New Zealand Modern Rich theme?

It is best for the living room or study. The high contrast between Gush Fahrenheit and Raffles Steel Blue gives one wall clear focus, and pairs well with pale timber, linen, grey stone.

How is New Zealand Modern Rich different from New Zealand Modern Soft?

Rich uses Gush Fahrenheit with Raffles Steel Blue; Soft uses Gush Still Got Space with Raffles Sage Sky. Rich is deeper and more anchored; Soft is lighter and airier.

How much does the New Zealand Modern 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 Steel Blue limewash feature wall for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft. The final price is confirmed on WhatsApp.

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