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Chinese Contemporary Soft / Airy Wellness Painting Theme

Chinese Contemporary Soft pairs Gush Nasi (WH011A) on the main walls with a Raffles Sage Sky limewash feature wall — a cool, high-contrast jade and teal scheme that feels polished, cultural. It suits the dining room or entryway, and works with dark timber, brass, patterned tile. Its cool undertone stays crisp under 4000K–5000K light; very warm 2700K–3000K bulbs can make Sage Sky look greyer. Chinese Contemporary design developed from the late twentieth century as China urbanised rapidly, joining international modernism with revived interest in regional material, craft and colour traditions.

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Chinese Contemporary Soft / Airy living room — Gush Core/Care Nasi (WH011A) walls with a Raffles Sage Sky limewash feature wall and Chinese Contemporary furnishings

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Quick answer

What colours are in the Chinese Contemporary Soft limewash theme?

The Chinese Contemporary Soft theme uses Gush Nasi (WH011A) on the main walls and Raffles Sage Sky limewash on one feature wall. It is a cool jade and teal 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 Nasi (WH011A)
Feature wall: Raffles Sage Sky limewash
Best room: Dining Room, Entryway
Mood: Polished, cultural
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 Sage Sky 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

Chinese Contemporary design developed from the late twentieth century as China urbanised rapidly, joining international modernism with revived interest in regional material, craft and colour traditions. Designers working in the new Chinese direction that emerged from the 2000s reinterpret courtyard planning, scholar aesthetics and traditional joinery within modern plans, often using dark timber, brass and patterned tile. The aesthetic is polished and cultural rather than historicist, pairing contemporary planning with carefully chosen regional references. The result is rooms that read as current and crafted, where jade-and-teal tones and material depth carry a sense of place without costume.

What it represents: It represents polished, cultural character through a jade and teal palette and the recognisable visual language of Chinese Contemporary.

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

Colour selection

Gush Core/Care main walls

Nasi (WH011A)

Raffles Lime Wash textured swatch

Sage Sky

Gush Core/Care main walls: Nasi (WH011A) #eae8e0
Raffles Lime Wash feature wall: Sage Sky textured official swatch reference
Contrast: High
Undertone: Cool
Best room: Dining / entry
Materials and furnishing cues: Dark timber, brass, patterned tile
Official references: Gush Core Nasi WH011A, Raffles R.LIMEWASH SAGE SKY

Colour wellness

How it feels at home

Nasi on the main walls keeps the Chinese Contemporary scheme lighter, airier and practical for dining / entry. Sage Sky as the Raffles R.LIMEWASH feature wall gives a subtle mineral layer that fits dark timber, 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 Chinese Contemporary Soft differs from its twin

Chinese Contemporary Soft uses Gush Nasi with Raffles Sage Sky (high contrast, polished, cultural). Its Rich twin swaps to Gush Fahrenheit with Raffles Steel Blue (high contrast, polished, cultural). 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.

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Complete the look

Shop the Chinese 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

Richelle 3 Seater Sofa (Ivory)

FortyTwo · From S$2,753.1

View at FortyTwo

Coffee or side table

Ellie Round Terrazzo Coffee Table

HipVan · From S$279

View at HipVan

Rug

Sophie Area Rug

Castlery · From S$50

View at Castlery

Lighting

FLYGHÖJD table lamp, brass/beige, 54 cm

IKEA Singapore · From S$25.9

View at IKEA Singapore

Decor accent

Rushda Vase

FortyTwo · From S$19.9

View at FortyTwo

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.
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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Chinese Contemporary — Rich / Statement: Fahrenheit (BL045B) + Steel Blue

Questions

Chinese Contemporary Soft limewash theme — FAQ

Which room suits the Chinese Contemporary Soft theme?

It is best for the dining room or entryway. The high contrast between Gush Nasi and Raffles Sage Sky gives one wall clear focus, and pairs well with dark timber, brass, patterned tile.

How is Chinese Contemporary Soft different from Chinese Contemporary Rich?

Soft uses Gush Nasi with Raffles Sage Sky; Rich uses Gush Fahrenheit with Raffles Steel Blue. Soft is lighter and airier; Rich is deeper and more anchored.

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

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