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Japanese Zen Soft / Airy Wellness Painting Theme

Japanese Zen Soft pairs Gush Koyo (WH005A) on the main walls with a Raffles Soft Linen limewash feature wall — a cool-neutral, high-contrast stone grey scheme that feels quiet, enduring. It suits the living room or bathroom, and works with slate, limestone, brushed nickel. Its cool-neutral undertone stays crisp under 4000K–5000K light; very warm 2700K–3000K bulbs can make Soft Linen look greyer. Japanese Zen interiors draw on the principles of Zen Buddhism and traditional Japanese architecture, using emptiness, natural materials and measured order to support contemplation.

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Japanese Zen Soft / Airy living room — Gush Core/Care Koyo (WH005A) walls with a Raffles Soft Linen limewash feature wall and Japanese Zen furnishings

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Quick answer

What colours are in the Japanese Zen Soft limewash theme?

The Japanese Zen Soft theme uses Gush Koyo (WH005A) on the main walls and Raffles Soft Linen limewash on one feature wall. It is a cool-neutral stone grey scheme best for the living room or bathroom, available in Singapore from $1,688 for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft.

  • Main walls: Gush Koyo (WH005A)
  • Feature wall: Raffles Soft Linen limewash
  • Best room: Living Room, Bathroom
  • Mood: Quiet, enduring
  • 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 Soft Linen 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

Japanese Zen interiors draw on the principles of Zen Buddhism and traditional Japanese architecture, using emptiness, natural materials and measured order to support contemplation. The aesthetic descends from the medieval development of the tea room and monastic design, refined by the tea master Sen no Rikyu in the sixteenth century, and from concepts such as ma, the meaningful use of empty space. Rooms favour slate, limestone and brushed nickel within restrained plans where every element is deliberate, so a living room reads as quiet and enduring rather than decorated, supporting calm and focused attention.

What it represents: It represents quiet, enduring character through a stone grey palette and the recognisable visual language of Japanese Zen.

Why it works here: Here, the smooth Gush walls and softly textured Raffles limewash give slate, limestone, brushed nickel a coherent backdrop, making the theme practical for the home.

Colour selection

Gush Core/Care main walls

Koyo (WH005A)

Raffles Lime Wash textured swatch

Soft Linen

  • Gush Core/Care main walls: Koyo (WH005A) #f0f1ec
  • Raffles Lime Wash feature wall: Soft Linen textured official swatch reference
  • Contrast: High
  • Undertone: Cool-neutral
  • Best room: Living / bathroom
  • Materials and furnishing cues: Slate, limestone, brushed nickel
  • Official references: Gush Core Koyo WH005A, Raffles R.LIMEWASH SOFT LINEN (TOP PICKS)

Colour wellness

How it feels at home

Koyo on the main walls keeps the Japanese Zen scheme lighter, airier and practical for living / bathroom. Soft Linen as the Raffles R.LIMEWASH feature wall gives a subtle mineral layer that fits slate, limestone, brushed nickel. 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 Japanese Zen Soft differs from its twin

Japanese Zen Soft uses Gush Koyo with Raffles Soft Linen (high contrast, quiet, enduring). Its Rich twin swaps to Gush Sage Wand with Raffles Silver Sage (high contrast, quiet, enduring). 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 Japanese Zen 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.

Milan 4 Seater Extended Sofa - Slate (Fabric), HipVan from HipVan

Sofa or lounge chair

Milan 4 Seater Extended Sofa - Slate (Fabric), HipVan

HipVan · From S$300

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Oregon Coffee Table 1.2m, Oregon by HipVan from HipVan

Coffee or side table

Oregon Coffee Table 1.2m, Oregon by HipVan

HipVan · From S$399

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LOHALS rug, flatwoven, natural, 133x195 cm from IKEA Singapore

Rug

LOHALS rug, flatwoven, natural, 133x195 cm

IKEA Singapore · From S$99

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Layer LED Table Lamp - Grey, K Home Edit from HipVan

Lighting

Layer LED Table Lamp - Grey, K Home Edit

HipVan · From S$99

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Polona Candle Holder (White) from FortyTwo

Decor accent

Polona Candle Holder (White)

FortyTwo · From S$24.9

View at FortyTwo

Furnishing options

Build the room around the wall.

  • Slate: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
  • limestone: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
  • brushed nickel: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.

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Questions

Japanese Zen Soft limewash theme — FAQ

Which room suits the Japanese Zen Soft theme?

It is best for the living room or bathroom. The high contrast between Gush Koyo and Raffles Soft Linen gives one wall clear focus, and pairs well with slate, limestone, brushed nickel.

How is Japanese Zen Soft different from Japanese Zen Rich?

Soft uses Gush Koyo with Raffles Soft Linen; Rich uses Gush Sage Wand with Raffles Silver Sage. Soft is lighter and airier; Rich is deeper and more anchored.

How much does the Japanese Zen 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 Soft Linen limewash feature wall for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft. The final price is confirmed on WhatsApp.

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