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Kyoto Machiya Soft / Airy Wellness Painting Theme

Kyoto Machiya Soft pairs Gush Retriever (NE014B) on the main walls with a Raffles Mocha Silk 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 Soft / Airy living room — Gush Core/Care Retriever (NE014B) walls with a Raffles Mocha Silk limewash feature wall and Kyoto Machiya furnishings

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Quick answer

What colours are in the Kyoto Machiya Soft limewash theme?

The Kyoto Machiya Soft theme uses Gush Retriever (NE014B) on the main walls and Raffles Mocha Silk 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 Retriever (NE014B)
Feature wall: Raffles Mocha Silk 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 Mocha Silk 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

Retriever (NE014B)

Raffles Lime Wash textured swatch

Mocha Silk

Gush Core/Care main walls: Retriever (NE014B) #e6d1bb
Raffles Lime Wash feature wall: Mocha Silk textured official swatch reference
Contrast: High
Undertone: Warm
Best room: Living / dining
Materials and furnishing cues: Teak, rattan, volcanic stone
Official references: Gush Core Retriever NE014B, Raffles R.LIMEWASH MOCHA SILK

Colour wellness

How it feels at home

Retriever on the main walls keeps the Kyoto Machiya scheme lighter, airier and practical for living / dining. Mocha Silk 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 Soft differs from its twin

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

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 — Rich / Statement: Coffee Beam (NE015B) + Toffee Delight

Questions

Kyoto Machiya Soft limewash theme — FAQ

Which room suits the Kyoto Machiya Soft theme?

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

How is Kyoto Machiya Soft different from Kyoto Machiya Rich?

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

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

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