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Vietnamese Indochine Rich / Statement Wellness Painting Theme

Vietnamese Indochine Rich pairs Gush Coffee Beam (NE015B) on the main walls with a Raffles Indigo Lagoon limewash feature wall — a cool-neutral, high-contrast colonial jewel scheme that feels layered, nostalgic. It suits the dining room or entryway, and works with dark timber, cane, brass, patterned tile. Its cool-neutral undertone stays crisp under 4000K–5000K light; very warm 2700K–3000K bulbs can make Indigo Lagoon look greyer. Vietnamese Indochine draws on the Indochine style of the French colonial period in Vietnam, roughly 1887 to 1954, when French planning, ironwork and tiled floors met Vietnamese timber houses, Chinese-influenced detail and tropical adaptation.

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Vietnamese Indochine Rich / Statement living room — Gush Core/Care Coffee Beam (NE015B) walls with a Raffles Indigo Lagoon limewash feature wall and Vietnamese Indochine furnishings

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Quick answer

What colours are in the Vietnamese Indochine Rich limewash theme?

The Vietnamese Indochine Rich theme uses Gush Coffee Beam (NE015B) on the main walls and Raffles Indigo Lagoon limewash on one feature wall. It is a cool-neutral colonial jewel scheme best for the dining room or entryway, available in Singapore from $1,688 for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft.

  • Main walls: Gush Coffee Beam (NE015B)
  • Feature wall: Raffles Indigo Lagoon limewash
  • Best room: Dining Room, Entryway
  • Mood: Layered, nostalgic
  • 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 Indigo Lagoon 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 Indochine draws on the Indochine style of the French colonial period in Vietnam, roughly 1887 to 1954, when French planning, ironwork and tiled floors met Vietnamese timber houses, Chinese-influenced detail and tropical adaptation. The style, partly codified under French colonial architecture and later revived in twenty-first-century hospitality design, layers dark timber, cane, brass and patterned tile within high-ceiled, ventilated rooms. The result is interiors that read as layered and nostalgic, where colonial-era materials and local craft combine into a characterful, cosmopolitan room rather than either purely French or purely Vietnamese.

What it represents: It represents layered, nostalgic character through a colonial jewel palette and the recognisable visual language of Vietnamese Indochine.

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

Colour selection

Gush Core/Care main walls

Coffee Beam (NE015B)

Raffles Lime Wash textured swatch

Indigo Lagoon

  • Gush Core/Care main walls: Coffee Beam (NE015B) #cdb9a6
  • Raffles Lime Wash feature wall: Indigo Lagoon textured official swatch reference
  • Contrast: High
  • Undertone: Cool-neutral
  • Best room: Dining / entry
  • Materials and furnishing cues: Dark timber, cane, brass, patterned tile
  • Official references: Gush Core Coffee Beam NE015B, Raffles R.LIMEWASH INDIGO LAGOON

Colour wellness

How it feels at home

Coffee Beam on the main walls keeps the Vietnamese Indochine scheme richer, more anchored and practical for dining / entry. Indigo Lagoon as the Raffles R.LIMEWASH feature wall gives a subtle mineral layer that fits dark timber, cane, brass, patterned tile. 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 Indochine Rich differs from its twin

Vietnamese Indochine Rich uses Gush Coffee Beam with Raffles Indigo Lagoon (high contrast, layered, nostalgic). Its Soft twin swaps to Gush Siew Dai with Raffles Steel Blue (high contrast, layered, nostalgic). 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.

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Complete the look

Shop the Vietnamese Indochine 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.

Gretta Rattan Lounge Chair - Black Ash from HipVan

Sofa or lounge chair

Gretta Rattan Lounge Chair - Black Ash

HipVan · From S$199

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Lamar Twin Drawer Coffee Table - Walnut, Wood Coffee Tables by HipVan from HipVan

Coffee or side table

Lamar Twin Drawer Coffee Table - Walnut, Wood Coffee Tables by HipVan

HipVan · From S$299

View at HipVan

Arngeir Carpet from FortyTwo

Rug

Arngeir Carpet

FortyTwo · From S$159

View at FortyTwo

Kaia Wicker Shade Table Lamp - Black from HipVan

Lighting

Kaia Wicker Shade Table Lamp - Black

HipVan · From S$149

View at HipVan

STOCKHOLM mirror, oak veneer, 80 cm from IKEA Singapore

Decor accent

STOCKHOLM mirror, oak veneer, 80 cm

IKEA Singapore · From S$139

View at IKEA Singapore

Furnishing options

Build the room around the wall.

  • Dark timber: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
  • cane: 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.
  • patterned tile: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.

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Questions

Vietnamese Indochine Rich limewash theme — FAQ

Which room suits the Vietnamese Indochine Rich theme?

It is best for the dining room or entryway. The high contrast between Gush Coffee Beam and Raffles Indigo Lagoon gives one wall clear focus, and pairs well with dark timber, cane, brass, patterned tile.

How is Vietnamese Indochine Rich different from Vietnamese Indochine Soft?

Rich uses Gush Coffee Beam with Raffles Indigo Lagoon; Soft uses Gush Siew Dai with Raffles Steel Blue. Rich is deeper and more anchored; Soft is lighter and airier.

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

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