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Peranakan Rich / Statement Wellness Painting Theme

Peranakan Rich pairs Gush Spark Plug (BG002A) on the main walls with a Raffles Jade Oasis limewash feature wall — a cool, high-contrast straits colour scheme that feels decorative, lively. It suits the dining room or foyer, and works with peranakan tile, teak, brass. Its cool undertone stays crisp under 4000K–5000K light; very warm 2700K–3000K bulbs can make Jade Oasis look greyer. Peranakan interiors grew from the Straits-born Chinese, or Peranakan, cultures of Singapore, Penang and Melaka from the nineteenth century onward, blending Chinese, Malay and European influences in richly decorated shophouses.

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Peranakan Rich / Statement living room — Gush Core/Care Spark Plug (BG002A) walls with a Raffles Jade Oasis limewash feature wall and Peranakan furnishings

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Quick answer

What colours are in the Peranakan Rich limewash theme?

The Peranakan Rich theme uses Gush Spark Plug (BG002A) on the main walls and Raffles Jade Oasis limewash on one feature wall. It is a cool straits colour scheme best for the dining room or foyer, available in Singapore from $1,688 for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft.

Main walls: Gush Spark Plug (BG002A)
Feature wall: Raffles Jade Oasis limewash
Best room: Dining Room, Foyer
Mood: Decorative, lively
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 Jade Oasis 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

Peranakan interiors grew from the Straits-born Chinese, or Peranakan, cultures of Singapore, Penang and Melaka from the nineteenth century onward, blending Chinese, Malay and European influences in richly decorated shophouses. Their distinctive carved-wood screens, inlaid mother-of-pearl furniture, British-colonial blackwood pieces and ornate ceramic floor tiles defined a unique material culture. The aesthetic, revived in Singapore's heritage conservation from the 1980s, favours Peranakan tile, teak and brass within a bright, layered palette, so a living room reads as decorative and lively, carrying a genuine regional culture's craft and colour into a contemporary setting.

What it represents: It represents decorative, lively character through a straits colour palette and the recognisable visual language of Peranakan.

Why it works here: Here, the smooth Gush walls and softly textured Raffles limewash give peranakan tile, teak, brass a coherent backdrop, making the theme practical for the home.

Colour selection

Gush Core/Care main walls

Spark Plug (BG002A)

Raffles Lime Wash textured swatch

Jade Oasis

Gush Core/Care main walls: Spark Plug (BG002A) #9adfd1
Raffles Lime Wash feature wall: Jade Oasis textured official swatch reference
Contrast: High
Undertone: Cool
Best room: Dining / foyer
Materials and furnishing cues: Peranakan tile, teak, brass
Official references: Gush Core Spark Plug BG002A, Raffles R.LIMEWASH JADE OASIS

Colour wellness

How it feels at home

Spark Plug on the main walls keeps the Peranakan scheme richer, more anchored and practical for dining / foyer. Jade Oasis as the Raffles R.LIMEWASH feature wall gives a subtle mineral layer that fits peranakan tile, teak, brass. 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 Peranakan Rich differs from its twin

Peranakan Rich uses Gush Spark Plug with Raffles Jade Oasis (high contrast, decorative, lively). Its Soft twin swaps to Gush Pinky Swear with Raffles Cotton Candy (medium contrast, decorative, lively). 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 Peranakan Soft

Complete the look

Shop the Peranakan 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

Aston Armchair - White Cream

HipVan · From S$449

View at HipVan

Coffee or side table

Harper Marble Rectangular Coffee Table

Castlery · From S$999

View at Castlery

Rug

Fleman Wool Jute Rug - 2.4m x 1.5m

HipVan · From S$79

View at HipVan

Lighting

Hulbard Floor Lamp (Pine)

FortyTwo · From S$37.25

View at FortyTwo

Decor accent

Lanac Small Chain Sculpture

FortyTwo · From S$39

View at FortyTwo

Furnishing options

Build the room around the wall.

Peranakan tile: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
teak: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
brass: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.

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Peranakan — Soft / Airy: Pinky Swear (PI000A) + Cotton Candy

Questions

Peranakan Rich limewash theme — FAQ

Which room suits the Peranakan Rich theme?

It is best for the dining room or foyer. The high contrast between Gush Spark Plug and Raffles Jade Oasis gives one wall clear focus, and pairs well with peranakan tile, teak, brass.

How is Peranakan Rich different from Peranakan Soft?

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

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

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