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Retro 1970s Soft / Airy Wellness Painting Theme

Retro 1970s Soft pairs Gush Maple Butter (YE003A) on the main walls with a Raffles Autumn Times limewash feature wall — a warm, medium-contrast golden yellow scheme that feels optimistic, vintage. It suits the dining room or family room, and works with teak, tan leather, graphic textiles. Its warm undertone glows under 3000K warm white in the evening; under 5000K daylight bulbs it reads cleaner and less golden. Retro 1970s interiors revisit the look of that decade, when the optimism and experimentation of the 1960s continued into warmer, earthier colours, tactile textiles and bold geometric pattern.

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Retro 1970s Soft / Airy living room — Gush Core/Care Maple Butter (YE003A) walls with a Raffles Autumn Times limewash feature wall and Retro 1970s furnishings

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Quick answer

What colours are in the Retro 1970s Soft limewash theme?

The Retro 1970s Soft theme uses Gush Maple Butter (YE003A) on the main walls and Raffles Autumn Times limewash on one feature wall. It is a warm golden yellow scheme best for the dining room or family room, available in Singapore from $1,688 for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft.

Main walls: Gush Maple Butter (YE003A)
Feature wall: Raffles Autumn Times limewash
Best room: Dining Room, Family Room
Mood: Optimistic, vintage
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 Autumn Times 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

Retro 1970s interiors revisit the look of that decade, when the optimism and experimentation of the 1960s continued into warmer, earthier colours, tactile textiles and bold geometric pattern. The period embraced teak and tan-leather modernism, space-age plastics, bold wallpapers and saturated earth tones, influenced by designers such as Verner Panton and by the decade's graphic and textile design. Rather than slavish reproduction, the contemporary revival reinterprets teak, tan leather and graphic textiles within a cleaner plan, so a living room reads as optimistic and vintage, warm and characterful without feeling like a period stage set.

What it represents: It represents optimistic, vintage character through a golden yellow palette and the recognisable visual language of Retro 1970s.

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

Colour selection

Gush Core/Care main walls

Maple Butter (YE003A)

Raffles Lime Wash textured swatch

Autumn Times

Gush Core/Care main walls: Maple Butter (YE003A) #f1e4c2
Raffles Lime Wash feature wall: Autumn Times textured official swatch reference
Contrast: Medium
Undertone: Warm
Best room: Dining / family room
Materials and furnishing cues: Teak, tan leather, graphic textiles
Official references: Gush Core Maple Butter YE003A, Raffles R.LIMEWASH AUTUMN TIMES

Colour wellness

How it feels at home

Maple Butter on the main walls keeps the Retro 1970s scheme lighter, airier and practical for dining / family room. Autumn Times as the Raffles R.LIMEWASH feature wall gives a subtle mineral layer that fits teak, tan leather, graphic textiles. 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 Retro 1970s Soft differs from its twin

Retro 1970s Soft uses Gush Maple Butter with Raffles Autumn Times (medium contrast, optimistic, vintage). Its Rich twin swaps to Gush Mango with Raffles Golden Euphoria (medium contrast, optimistic, vintage). 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 Retro 1970s Rich

Complete the look

Shop the Retro 1970s 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

Nairobi Armchair with Bamako Coffee Table Set

FortyTwo · From S$274.75

View at FortyTwo

Coffee or side table

Stephanie Nesting Coffee Table - Cocoa, Nagomi

HipVan · From S$299

View at HipVan

Rug

HALVED rug, flatwoven, handmade multicolour, 170x240 cm

IKEA Singapore · From S$199

View at IKEA Singapore

Lighting

Radium LED Table Lamp - Black

HipVan · From S$149

View at HipVan

Decor accent

Lanac Small Chain Sculpture

FortyTwo · From S$39

View at FortyTwo

Furnishing options

Build the room around the wall.

Teak: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
tan leather: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
graphic textiles: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.

Back to all themes

Retro 1970s — Rich / Statement: Mango (OR002B) + Golden Euphoria

Questions

Retro 1970s Soft limewash theme — FAQ

Which room suits the Retro 1970s Soft theme?

It is best for the dining room or family room. The medium contrast between Gush Maple Butter and Raffles Autumn Times keeps the room calm and even, and pairs well with teak, tan leather, graphic textiles.

How is Retro 1970s Soft different from Retro 1970s Rich?

Soft uses Gush Maple Butter with Raffles Autumn Times; Rich uses Gush Mango with Raffles Golden Euphoria. Soft is lighter and airier; Rich is deeper and more anchored.

How much does the Retro 1970s 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 Autumn Times limewash feature wall for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft. The final price is confirmed on WhatsApp.

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