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Brutalist Soft / Airy Wellness Painting Theme

Brutalist Soft pairs Gush Cooldown (XR001A) on the main walls with a Raffles Cement Gray limewash feature wall — a cool, medium-contrast urban grey scheme that feels raw, urban. It suits the living room or study, and works with concrete, steel, smoked glass. Its cool undertone stays crisp under 4000K–5000K light; very warm 2700K–3000K bulbs can make Cement Gray look greyer. Brutalism developed in post-war architecture from the early 1950s, taking its name from beton brut, the raw cast concrete championed by Le Corbusier in works such as the 1952 Unite d'Habitation in Marseille.

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Brutalist Soft / Airy living room — Gush Core/Care Cooldown (XR001A) walls with a Raffles Cement Gray limewash feature wall and Brutalist furnishings

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Quick answer

What colours are in the Brutalist Soft limewash theme?

The Brutalist Soft theme uses Gush Cooldown (XR001A) on the main walls and Raffles Cement Gray limewash on one feature wall. It is a cool urban grey scheme best for the living room or study, available in Singapore from $1,688 for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft.

Main walls: Gush Cooldown (XR001A)
Feature wall: Raffles Cement Gray limewash
Best room: Living Room, Study
Mood: Raw, urban
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 Cement Gray 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

Brutalism developed in post-war architecture from the early 1950s, taking its name from beton brut, the raw cast concrete championed by Le Corbusier in works such as the 1952 Unite d'Habitation in Marseille. Architects including Alison and Peter Smithson in Britain and Paul Rudolph in the United States adopted exposed concrete and muscular, sculptural forms as an honest expression of structure and material. Though often monumental in public buildings, its residential offshoots embrace raw concrete, steel and smoked glass within monolithic, grounded rooms, so a living room reads as raw and urban rather than decorative.

What it represents: It represents raw, urban character through a urban grey palette and the recognisable visual language of Brutalist.

Why it works here: Here, the smooth Gush walls and softly textured Raffles limewash give concrete, steel, smoked glass a coherent backdrop, making the theme practical for the home.

Colour selection

Gush Core/Care main walls

Cooldown (XR001A)

Raffles Lime Wash textured swatch

Cement Gray

Gush Core/Care main walls: Cooldown (XR001A) #d5d8d8
Raffles Lime Wash feature wall: Cement Gray textured official swatch reference
Contrast: Medium
Undertone: Cool
Best room: Living / study
Materials and furnishing cues: Concrete, steel, smoked glass
Official references: Gush Core Cooldown XR001A, Raffles R.LIMEWASH CEMENT GRAY (TOP PICKS)

Colour wellness

How it feels at home

Cooldown on the main walls keeps the Brutalist scheme lighter, airier and practical for living / study. Cement Gray as the Raffles R.LIMEWASH feature wall gives a subtle mineral layer that fits concrete, steel, smoked glass. 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 Brutalist Soft differs from its twin

Brutalist Soft uses Gush Cooldown with Raffles Cement Gray (medium contrast, raw, urban). Its Rich twin swaps to Gush Stellar with Raffles Dark Sky (high contrast, raw, urban). 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 Brutalist Rich

Complete the look

Shop the Brutalist 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

Marlow Performance Bouclé Armless 2 Seater Sofa

Castlery · From S$1,399

View at Castlery

Coffee or side table

Cusso Stainless Steel Coffee Table 0.7m - Pure White

HipVan · From S$299

View at HipVan

Rug

ÄLSKEGRAS rug, low pile, grey beige/leaf pattern, 160x230 cm

IKEA Singapore · From S$299

View at IKEA Singapore

Lighting

PILSKOTT LED floor lamp, smart black

IKEA Singapore · From S$159

View at IKEA Singapore

Decor accent

Tusya Fruit Bowl

FortyTwo · From S$29.9

View at FortyTwo

Furnishing options

Build the room around the wall.

Concrete: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
steel: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
smoked glass: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.

Back to all themes

Brutalist — Rich / Statement: Stellar (XR056B) + Dark Sky

Questions

Brutalist Soft limewash theme — FAQ

Which room suits the Brutalist Soft theme?

It is best for the living room or study. The medium contrast between Gush Cooldown and Raffles Cement Gray keeps the room calm and even, and pairs well with concrete, steel, smoked glass.

How is Brutalist Soft different from Brutalist Rich?

Soft uses Gush Cooldown with Raffles Cement Gray; Rich uses Gush Stellar with Raffles Dark Sky. Soft is lighter and airier; Rich is deeper and more anchored.

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

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