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Vietnamese Contemporary Rich / Statement Wellness Painting Theme

Vietnamese Contemporary Rich pairs Gush Ikigai (GR011B) on the main walls with a Raffles Olive Overturn limewash feature wall — a cool-neutral, high-contrast muted green scheme that feels restorative, natural. It suits the bedroom or study, and works with oak, rattan, indoor plants. Its cool-neutral undertone stays crisp under 4000K–5000K light; very warm 2700K–3000K bulbs can make Olive Overturn look greyer. Vietnamese Contemporary draws on the modern reinterpretation of Vietnamese domestic design, where French-colonial Indochine layers, tropical climate and traditional craft meet contemporary planning.

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Vietnamese Contemporary Rich / Statement living room — Gush Core/Care Ikigai (GR011B) walls with a Raffles Olive Overturn limewash feature wall and Vietnamese Contemporary furnishings

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Quick answer

What colours are in the Vietnamese Contemporary Rich limewash theme?

The Vietnamese Contemporary Rich theme uses Gush Ikigai (GR011B) on the main walls and Raffles Olive Overturn limewash on one feature wall. It is a cool-neutral muted green scheme best for the bedroom or study, available in Singapore from $1,688 for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft.

Main walls: Gush Ikigai (GR011B)
Feature wall: Raffles Olive Overturn limewash
Best room: Bedroom, Study
Mood: Restorative, natural
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 Olive Overturn 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

Vietnamese Contemporary draws on the modern reinterpretation of Vietnamese domestic design, where French-colonial Indochine layers, tropical climate and traditional craft meet contemporary planning. Since the 2000s, designers in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have worked with rattan, local timber and natural materials within open, light-filled apartments, often softening the colonial palette into calmer greens. The direction favours oak, rattan and indoor plants, so a living room reads as restorative and natural, where Vietnamese craft and tropical greenery are integrated into a restrained, contemporary plan rather than a historicist setting.

What it represents: It represents restorative, natural character through a muted green palette and the recognisable visual language of Vietnamese Contemporary.

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

Colour selection

Gush Core/Care main walls

Ikigai (GR011B)

Raffles Lime Wash textured swatch

Olive Overturn

Gush Core/Care main walls: Ikigai (GR011B) #afc2b8
Raffles Lime Wash feature wall: Olive Overturn textured official swatch reference
Contrast: High
Undertone: Cool-neutral
Best room: Bedroom / study
Materials and furnishing cues: Oak, rattan, indoor plants
Official references: Gush Core Ikigai GR011B, Raffles R.LIMEWASH OLIVE OVERTURN

Colour wellness

How it feels at home

Ikigai on the main walls keeps the Vietnamese Contemporary scheme richer, more anchored and practical for bedroom / study. Olive Overturn as the Raffles R.LIMEWASH feature wall gives a subtle mineral layer that fits oak, rattan, indoor plants. 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 Vietnamese Contemporary Rich differs from its twin

Vietnamese Contemporary Rich uses Gush Ikigai with Raffles Olive Overturn (high contrast, restorative, natural). Its Soft twin swaps to Gush Chiffonade with Raffles Silver Sage (medium contrast, restorative, natural). 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 Vietnamese Contemporary Soft

Complete the look

Shop the Vietnamese Contemporary 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 3 Seater Sofa with Aston 2 Seater Sofa - Seal

HipVan · From S$199

View at HipVan

Coffee or side table

Ripple Coffee Table

Castlery · From S$500

View at Castlery

Rug

Kubusi Wool Rug (3 Sizes)

HipVan · From S$139

View at HipVan

Lighting

Vitaliya Coffee Table Floor Lamp (Beige Linen)

FortyTwo · From S$159

View at FortyTwo

Decor accent

Mid-Century Thearl Mirror (Pine）

FortyTwo · From S$379

View at FortyTwo

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

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Vietnamese Contemporary — Soft / Airy: Chiffonade (BG008A) + Silver Sage

Questions

Vietnamese Contemporary Rich limewash theme — FAQ

Which room suits the Vietnamese Contemporary Rich theme?

It is best for the bedroom or study. The high contrast between Gush Ikigai and Raffles Olive Overturn gives one wall clear focus, and pairs well with oak, rattan, indoor plants.

How is Vietnamese Contemporary Rich different from Vietnamese Contemporary Soft?

Rich uses Gush Ikigai with Raffles Olive Overturn; Soft uses Gush Chiffonade with Raffles Silver Sage. Rich is deeper and more anchored; Soft is lighter and airier.

How much does the Vietnamese Contemporary 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 Olive Overturn limewash feature wall for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft. The final price is confirmed on WhatsApp.

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