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Kyoto Machiya Rich / Statement Wellness Painting Theme

Kyoto Machiya Rich pairs Gush Coffee Beam (NE015B) on the main walls with a Raffles Toffee Delight limewash feature wall — a warm, high-contrast teak brown scheme that feels tropical, crafted. It suits the living room or dining room, and works with teak, rattan, volcanic stone. Its warm undertone glows under 3000K warm white in the evening; under 5000K daylight bulbs it reads cleaner and less golden. Kyoto machiya are the narrow timber townhouses that developed in Kyoto from the Heian and especially the Edo period (1603-1868), built for merchant families with a street-facing shop, a deep interior and a quiet courtyard garden.

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Kyoto Machiya Rich / Statement living room — Gush Core/Care Coffee Beam (NE015B) walls with a Raffles Toffee Delight limewash feature wall and Kyoto Machiya furnishings

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Quick answer

What colours are in the Kyoto Machiya Rich limewash theme?

The Kyoto Machiya Rich theme uses Gush Coffee Beam (NE015B) on the main walls and Raffles Toffee Delight limewash on one feature wall. It is a warm teak brown 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 Coffee Beam (NE015B)
Feature wall: Raffles Toffee Delight limewash
Best room: Living Room, Dining Room
Mood: Tropical, crafted
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 Toffee Delight 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

Kyoto machiya are the narrow timber townhouses that developed in Kyoto from the Heian and especially the Edo period (1603-1868), built for merchant families with a street-facing shop, a deep interior and a quiet courtyard garden. Their timber lattice facades, earth plaster, reed ceilings and tsuboniwa gardens shaped a refined urban vernacular. The theme reinterprets that tradition through teak, rattan and volcanic stone within an open plan, so a living room reads as tropical and crafted, carrying the layered warmth and restrained detail of the merchant house into a contemporary setting.

What it represents: It represents tropical, crafted character through a teak brown palette and the recognisable visual language of Kyoto Machiya.

Why it works here: Here, the smooth Gush walls and softly textured Raffles limewash give teak, rattan, volcanic stone a coherent backdrop, making the theme practical for the home.

Colour selection

Gush Core/Care main walls

Coffee Beam (NE015B)

Raffles Lime Wash textured swatch

Toffee Delight

Gush Core/Care main walls: Coffee Beam (NE015B) #cdb9a6
Raffles Lime Wash feature wall: Toffee Delight textured official swatch reference
Contrast: High
Undertone: Warm
Best room: Living / dining
Materials and furnishing cues: Teak, rattan, volcanic stone
Official references: Gush Core Coffee Beam NE015B, Raffles R.LIMEWASH TOFFEE DELIGHT

Colour wellness

How it feels at home

Coffee Beam on the main walls keeps the Kyoto Machiya scheme richer, more anchored and practical for living / dining. Toffee Delight as the Raffles R.LIMEWASH feature wall gives a subtle mineral layer that fits teak, rattan, volcanic stone. 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 Kyoto Machiya Rich differs from its twin

Kyoto Machiya Rich uses Gush Coffee Beam with Raffles Toffee Delight (high contrast, tropical, crafted). Its Soft twin swaps to Gush Retriever with Raffles Mocha Silk (high contrast, tropical, crafted). 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.

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Complete the look

Shop the Kyoto Machiya 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

Aston 2 Seater Sofa - White Cream

HipVan · From S$449

View at HipVan

Coffee or side table

Bamako Coffee Table

FortyTwo · From S$299

View at FortyTwo

Rug

STRÖG rug, flatwoven, natural, 120x180 cm

IKEA Singapore · From S$49.9

View at IKEA Singapore

Lighting

KAPPELAND pendant lamp shade, rattan, 45 cm

IKEA Singapore · From S$59.9

View at IKEA Singapore

Decor accent

Jonquil Tall Vase (White)

FortyTwo · From S$60

View at FortyTwo

Furnishing options

Build the room around the wall.

Teak: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
rattan: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
volcanic stone: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.

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Kyoto Machiya — Soft / Airy: Retriever (NE014B) + Mocha Silk

Questions

Kyoto Machiya Rich limewash theme — FAQ

Which room suits the Kyoto Machiya Rich theme?

It is best for the living room or dining room. The high contrast between Gush Coffee Beam and Raffles Toffee Delight gives one wall clear focus, and pairs well with teak, rattan, volcanic stone.

How is Kyoto Machiya Rich different from Kyoto Machiya Soft?

Rich uses Gush Coffee Beam with Raffles Toffee Delight; Soft uses Gush Retriever with Raffles Mocha Silk. Rich is deeper and more anchored; Soft is lighter and airier.

How much does the Kyoto Machiya 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 Toffee Delight limewash feature wall for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft. The final price is confirmed on WhatsApp.

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