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Scandinavian Soft / Airy Wellness Painting Theme

Scandinavian Soft pairs Gush Koyo (WH005A) on the main walls with a Raffles Soft Linen limewash feature wall — a cool-neutral, medium-contrast pale Nordic scheme that feels light, functional. It suits the living room or bedroom, and works with birch, wool, matte ceramic. Its cool-neutral undertone stays crisp under 4000K–5000K light; very warm 2700K–3000K bulbs can make Soft Linen look greyer. Scandinavian design gained international recognition in the mid-twentieth century through functional, democratic furniture and interiors shaped by natural materials and the long northern winters.

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Scandinavian Soft / Airy living room — Gush Core/Care Koyo (WH005A) walls with a Raffles Soft Linen limewash feature wall and Scandinavian furnishings

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Quick answer

What colours are in the Scandinavian Soft limewash theme?

The Scandinavian Soft theme uses Gush Koyo (WH005A) on the main walls and Raffles Soft Linen limewash on one feature wall. It is a cool-neutral pale Nordic scheme best for the living room or bedroom, available in Singapore from $1,688 for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft.

Main walls: Gush Koyo (WH005A)
Feature wall: Raffles Soft Linen limewash
Best room: Living Room, Bedroom
Mood: Light, functional
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 Soft Linen 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

Scandinavian design gained international recognition in the mid-twentieth century through functional, democratic furniture and interiors shaped by natural materials and the long northern winters. It was advanced by designers and architects such as Alvar Aalto in Finland, Arne Jacobsen in Denmark and Bruno Mathsson in Sweden, and presented to a global audience at the 1949-1955 touring exhibition Design in Scandinavia. The movement prized birch, wool and matte ceramic within pale, light-maximising plans, so a living room reads as light and functional, where Nordic craft and material honesty define a calm, liveable room.

What it represents: It represents light, functional character through a pale nordic palette and the recognisable visual language of Scandinavian.

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

Colour selection

Gush Core/Care main walls

Koyo (WH005A)

Raffles Lime Wash textured swatch

Soft Linen

Gush Core/Care main walls: Koyo (WH005A) #f0f1ec
Raffles Lime Wash feature wall: Soft Linen textured official swatch reference
Contrast: Medium
Undertone: Cool-neutral
Best room: Living / bedroom
Materials and furnishing cues: Birch, wool, matte ceramic
Official references: Gush Core Koyo WH005A, Raffles R.LIMEWASH SOFT LINEN (TOP PICKS)

Colour wellness

How it feels at home

Koyo on the main walls keeps the Scandinavian scheme lighter, airier and practical for living / bedroom. Soft Linen as the Raffles R.LIMEWASH feature wall gives a subtle mineral layer that fits birch, wool, matte ceramic. 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 Scandinavian Soft differs from its twin

Scandinavian Soft uses Gush Koyo with Raffles Soft Linen (medium contrast, light, functional). Its Rich twin swaps to Gush Hindsight with Raffles Ashen Mist (high contrast, light, functional). 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 Scandinavian Rich

Complete the look

Shop the Scandinavian 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 October 2026.

Sofa or lounge chair

POÄNG armchair and footstool, birch veneer/Kelinge beige

IKEA Singapore · From S$239

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Coffee or side table

Eddo Round Coffee Table, K Home

HipVan · From S$399

View at HipVan

Rug

Bauel Wool Jute Rug - Ivory (3 Sizes)

HipVan · From S$79

View at HipVan

Lighting

ÖDLEBLAD pendant lamp shade, birch veneer, 48 cm

IKEA Singapore · From S$79.9

View at IKEA Singapore

Decor accent

Ceylon Bark Scented Candle

Castlery · From S$45

View at Castlery

Furnishing options

Build the room around the wall.

Birch: 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.
matte ceramic: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.

Back to all themes

Scandinavian — Rich / Statement: Hindsight (WH003A) + Ashen Mist

Questions

Scandinavian Soft limewash theme — FAQ

Which room suits the Scandinavian Soft theme?

It is best for the living room or bedroom. The medium contrast between Gush Koyo and Raffles Soft Linen keeps the room calm and even, and pairs well with birch, wool, matte ceramic.

How is Scandinavian Soft different from Scandinavian Rich?

Soft uses Gush Koyo with Raffles Soft Linen; Rich uses Gush Hindsight with Raffles Ashen Mist. Soft is lighter and airier; Rich is deeper and more anchored.

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

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