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Hungarian Folk Soft / Airy Wellness Painting Theme

Hungarian Folk Soft pairs Gush Tutu Kueh (NE056A) on the main walls with a Raffles Cherry Blossom limewash feature wall — a warm, high-contrast red and lacquer scheme that feels ceremonial, confident. It suits the dining room or entryway, and works with dark wood, lacquer, aged brass. Its warm undertone glows under 3000K warm white in the evening; under 5000K daylight bulbs it reads cleaner and less golden. Hungarian Folk draws on the vernacular craft traditions of the Hungarian Great Plain, or puszta, and Transylvania, where decorated furniture, embroidery and carved timber developed over centuries within peasant culture.

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Hungarian Folk Soft / Airy living room — Gush Core/Care Tutu Kueh (NE056A) walls with a Raffles Cherry Blossom limewash feature wall and Hungarian Folk furnishings

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Quick answer

What colours are in the Hungarian Folk Soft limewash theme?

The Hungarian Folk Soft theme uses Gush Tutu Kueh (NE056A) on the main walls and Raffles Cherry Blossom limewash on one feature wall. It is a warm red and lacquer 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 Tutu Kueh (NE056A)
Feature wall: Raffles Cherry Blossom limewash
Best room: Dining Room, Entryway
Mood: Ceremonial, confident
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 Cherry Blossom 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

Hungarian Folk draws on the vernacular craft traditions of the Hungarian Great Plain, or puszta, and Transylvania, where decorated furniture, embroidery and carved timber developed over centuries within peasant culture. Matyo embroidery from Mezokovesd and the blue-dye, or kekfesto, resist-printed textile tradition are recognised Hungarian crafts. These were partly reinterpreted by early-twentieth-century designers within the national-romantic movement. The aesthetic favours dark wood, lacquer and aged brass within a red-and-lacquer palette, so a living room reads as ceremonial and confident, where Hungarian folk craft defines a warm, characterful room.

What it represents: It represents ceremonial, confident character through a red and lacquer palette and the recognisable visual language of Hungarian Folk.

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

Colour selection

Gush Core/Care main walls

Tutu Kueh (NE056A)

Raffles Lime Wash textured swatch

Cherry Blossom

Gush Core/Care main walls: Tutu Kueh (NE056A) #e5ded9
Raffles Lime Wash feature wall: Cherry Blossom textured official swatch reference
Contrast: High
Undertone: Warm
Best room: Dining / entry
Materials and furnishing cues: Dark wood, lacquer, aged brass
Official references: Gush Core Tutu Kueh NE056A, Raffles R.LIMEWASH CHERRY BLOSSOM

Colour wellness

How it feels at home

Tutu Kueh on the main walls keeps the Hungarian Folk scheme lighter, airier and practical for dining / entry. Cherry Blossom as the Raffles R.LIMEWASH feature wall gives a subtle mineral layer that fits dark wood, lacquer, aged brass. 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 Hungarian Folk Soft differs from its twin

Hungarian Folk Soft uses Gush Tutu Kueh with Raffles Cherry Blossom (high contrast, ceremonial, confident). Its Rich twin swaps to Gush Date Night with Raffles Terracota (high contrast, ceremonial, confident). 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 Hungarian Folk Rich

Complete the look

Shop the Hungarian Folk 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

LANDSKRONA armchair, Djuparp dark blue/wood

IKEA Singapore · From S$424

View at IKEA Singapore

Coffee or side table

Sloane Coffee Table

Prestige Affairs · From S$1,299

View at Prestige Affairs

Rug

Meganne Low Pile Rug (3 Sizes), Rugs by HipVan

HipVan · From S$79

View at HipVan

Lighting

AGUNNARYD pendant lamp with 3 lamps, black, 122 cm

IKEA Singapore · From S$109

View at IKEA Singapore

Furnishing options

Build the room around the wall.

Dark wood: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
lacquer: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
aged brass: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.

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Hungarian Folk — Rich / Statement: Date Night (RE000B) + Terracota

Questions

Hungarian Folk Soft limewash theme — FAQ

Which room suits the Hungarian Folk Soft theme?

It is best for the dining room or entryway. The high contrast between Gush Tutu Kueh and Raffles Cherry Blossom gives one wall clear focus, and pairs well with dark wood, lacquer, aged brass.

How is Hungarian Folk Soft different from Hungarian Folk Rich?

Soft uses Gush Tutu Kueh with Raffles Cherry Blossom; Rich uses Gush Date Night with Raffles Terracota. Soft is lighter and airier; Rich is deeper and more anchored.

How much does the Hungarian Folk 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 Cherry Blossom limewash feature wall for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft. The final price is confirmed on WhatsApp.

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