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West African Earth Rich / Statement Wellness Painting Theme

West African Earth Rich pairs Gush Daytona (OR003B) on the main walls with a Raffles Burnt Amber limewash feature wall — a warm, medium-contrast african earth scheme that feels grounded, sculptural. It suits the living room or dining room, and works with clay, dark timber, woven fibre. Its warm undertone glows under 3000K warm white in the evening; under 5000K daylight bulbs it reads cleaner and less golden. West African Earth draws on the longstanding earthen and adobe building practices of West Africa, including the sculptural mudbrick architecture of the Sahel.

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West African Earth Rich / Statement living room — Gush Core/Care Daytona (OR003B) walls with a Raffles Burnt Amber limewash feature wall and West African Earth furnishings

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Quick answer

What colours are in the West African Earth Rich limewash theme?

The West African Earth Rich theme uses Gush Daytona (OR003B) on the main walls and Raffles Burnt Amber limewash on one feature wall. It is a warm african earth scheme best for the living room or dining room, available in Singapore from $1,688 for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft.

  • Main walls: Gush Daytona (OR003B)
  • Feature wall: Raffles Burnt Amber limewash
  • Best room: Living Room, Dining Room
  • Mood: Grounded, sculptural
  • 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 Burnt Amber 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

West African Earth draws on the longstanding earthen and adobe building practices of West Africa, including the sculptural mudbrick architecture of the Sahel. The West African tradition of earthen building, exemplified by the great mosques of the Niger Bend such as the Djenné mosque, rebuilt in 1907, and by the Hausa-influenced Sahel style, developed over centuries in response to heat and scarce rain. The aesthetic favours clay, dark timber and woven fibre within an earth palette, so a living room reads as sun-baked and grounded, where West African earthen tradition defines a tactile, sheltering room.

What it represents: It represents sun-baked form, grounded texture and communal building traditions.

Why it works here: The earth pairing reinforces clay, dark timber and woven fibre, creating a tactile room that feels sheltered rather than heavy.

Colour selection

Gush Core/Care main walls

Daytona (OR003B)

Raffles Lime Wash textured swatch

Burnt Amber

  • Gush Core/Care main walls: Daytona (OR003B) #e5894b
  • Raffles Lime Wash feature wall: Burnt Amber textured official swatch reference
  • Contrast: Medium
  • Undertone: Warm
  • Best room: Living / dining
  • Materials and furnishing cues: Clay, dark timber, woven fibre
  • Official references: Gush Core Daytona OR003B, Raffles R.LIMEWASH BURNT AMBER (Premium Color)

Colour wellness

How it feels at home

Daytona on the main walls keeps the West African Earth scheme richer, more anchored and practical for living / dining. Burnt Amber as the Raffles R.LIMEWASH feature wall gives a subtle mineral layer that fits clay, dark timber, woven fibre. 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 West African Earth Rich differs from its twin

West African Earth Rich uses Gush Daytona with Raffles Burnt Amber (medium contrast, grounded, sculptural). Its Soft twin swaps to Gush Retriever with Raffles Sugar Terra (medium contrast, grounded, sculptural). 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 West African Earth Soft

Furnishing options

Build the room around the wall.

  • Clay: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
  • dark timber: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
  • woven fibre: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.

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Questions

West African Earth Rich limewash theme — FAQ

Which room suits the West African Earth Rich theme?

It is best for the living room or dining room. The medium contrast between Gush Daytona and Raffles Burnt Amber keeps the room calm and even, and pairs well with clay, dark timber, woven fibre.

How is West African Earth Rich different from West African Earth Soft?

Rich uses Gush Daytona with Raffles Burnt Amber; Soft uses Gush Retriever with Raffles Sugar Terra. Rich is deeper and more anchored; Soft is lighter and airier.

How much does the West African Earth 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 Burnt Amber limewash feature wall for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft. The final price is confirmed on WhatsApp.

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