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Soft Minimalism Rich / Statement Wellness Painting Theme

Soft Minimalism Rich pairs Gush Malik (NE019B) on the main walls with a Raffles Mocha Silk limewash feature wall — a warm, high-contrast warm neutral scheme that feels calm, refined. It suits the living room or bedroom, and works with oak, linen, travertine. Its warm undertone glows under 3000K warm white in the evening; under 5000K daylight bulbs it reads cleaner and less golden. Soft Minimalism developed from the minimalism of the 1990s as interiors sought a calmer, more liveable register, moving away from hard white surfaces toward warmer, rounded planes.

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Soft Minimalism Rich / Statement living room — Gush Core/Care Malik (NE019B) walls with a Raffles Mocha Silk limewash feature wall and Soft Minimalism furnishings

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Quick answer

What colours are in the Soft Minimalism Rich limewash theme?

The Soft Minimalism Rich theme uses Gush Malik (NE019B) on the main walls and Raffles Mocha Silk limewash on one feature wall. It is a warm warm neutral 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 Malik (NE019B)
Feature wall: Raffles Mocha Silk limewash
Best room: Living Room, Bedroom
Mood: Calm, refined
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 Mocha Silk 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

Soft Minimalism developed from the minimalism of the 1990s as interiors sought a calmer, more liveable register, moving away from hard white surfaces toward warmer, rounded planes. It shares roots with Scandinavian and Japanese restraint and was popularised in the 2010s by studios pursuing quiet interiors, among them Vincent Van Duysen and Norm Architects. The approach relies on natural light, matt materials and a restrained palette of oak, linen and travertine, with furniture kept low and uncluttered. Rather than absence, it pursues balance, so a living room reads as restful and considered rather than empty.

What it represents: It represents calm, refined character through a warm neutral palette and the recognisable visual language of Soft Minimalism.

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

Colour selection

Gush Core/Care main walls

Malik (NE019B)

Raffles Lime Wash textured swatch

Mocha Silk

Gush Core/Care main walls: Malik (NE019B) #e6d4bd
Raffles Lime Wash feature wall: Mocha Silk textured official swatch reference
Contrast: High
Undertone: Warm
Best room: Living room / bedroom
Materials and furnishing cues: Oak, linen, travertine
Official references: Gush Core Malik NE019B, Raffles R.LIMEWASH MOCHA SILK

Colour wellness

How it feels at home

Malik on the main walls keeps the Soft Minimalism scheme richer, more anchored and practical for living room / bedroom. Mocha Silk as the Raffles R.LIMEWASH feature wall gives a subtle mineral layer that fits oak, linen, travertine. 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 Soft Minimalism Rich differs from its twin

Soft Minimalism Rich uses Gush Malik with Raffles Mocha Silk (high contrast, calm, refined). Its Soft twin swaps to Gush Boney with Raffles Champange Cream (high contrast, calm, refined). 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 Soft Minimalism Soft

Complete the look

Shop the Soft Minimalism 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

Mori Performance Fabric Armchair with Ottoman

Castlery · From S$770

View at Castlery

Coffee or side table

Vincent Coffee Table Set, Oak

Castlery · From S$500

View at Castlery

Rug

Mae High Pile Rug - Light Grey (3 Sizes)

HipVan · From S$79

View at HipVan

Lighting

VINDKRAFT table lamp, white moulded paper pulp, 46 cm

IKEA Singapore · From S$39.9

View at IKEA Singapore

Decor accent

Leana Tall Ceramic Vase

HipVan · From S$19.9

View at HipVan

Furnishing options

Build the room around the wall.

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

Back to all themes

Soft Minimalism — Soft / Airy: Boney (WH018A) + Champange Cream

Questions

Soft Minimalism Rich limewash theme — FAQ

Which room suits the Soft Minimalism Rich theme?

It is best for the living room or bedroom. The high contrast between Gush Malik and Raffles Mocha Silk gives one wall clear focus, and pairs well with oak, linen, travertine.

How is Soft Minimalism Rich different from Soft Minimalism Soft?

Rich uses Gush Malik with Raffles Mocha Silk; Soft uses Gush Boney with Raffles Champange Cream. Rich is deeper and more anchored; Soft is lighter and airier.

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

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