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New Nordic Rich / Statement Wellness Painting Theme

New Nordic Rich pairs Gush Fahrenheit (BL045B) on the main walls with a Raffles Steel Blue limewash feature wall — a cool, high-contrast baltic cool scheme that feels spare, atmospheric. It suits the living room or study, and works with pale timber, linen, grey stone. Its cool undertone stays crisp under 4000K–5000K light; very warm 2700K–3000K bulbs can make Steel Blue look greyer. New Nordic is a contemporary direction, prominent from the 2010s, that revisits mid-twentieth-century Scandinavian modernism with a more atmospheric, material-led register.

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New Nordic Rich / Statement living room — Gush Core/Care Fahrenheit (BL045B) walls with a Raffles Steel Blue limewash feature wall and New Nordic furnishings

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Quick answer

What colours are in the New Nordic Rich limewash theme?

The New Nordic Rich theme uses Gush Fahrenheit (BL045B) on the main walls and Raffles Steel Blue limewash on one feature wall. It is a cool baltic cool scheme best for the living room or study, available in Singapore from $1,688 for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft.

  • Main walls: Gush Fahrenheit (BL045B)
  • Feature wall: Raffles Steel Blue limewash
  • Best room: Living Room, Study
  • Mood: Spare, atmospheric
  • 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 Steel Blue 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

New Nordic is a contemporary direction, prominent from the 2010s, that revisits mid-twentieth-century Scandinavian modernism with a more atmospheric, material-led register. It draws on the legacy of Alvar Aalto, Poul Henningsen and the broader Nordic craft tradition while adding darker, moodier materials, grey stone and refined detailing. The aesthetic favours pale timber, linen and grey stone within a baltic-cool palette, so a living room reads as spare and atmospheric, where Nordic restraint is deepened by cooler tone and careful material rather than by decoration.

What it represents: It represents spare, atmospheric character through a baltic cool palette and the recognisable visual language of New Nordic.

Why it works here: Here, the smooth Gush walls and softly textured Raffles limewash give pale timber, linen, grey stone a coherent backdrop, making the theme practical for the home.

Colour selection

Gush Core/Care main walls

Fahrenheit (BL045B)

Raffles Lime Wash textured swatch

Steel Blue

  • Gush Core/Care main walls: Fahrenheit (BL045B) #79939a
  • Raffles Lime Wash feature wall: Steel Blue textured official swatch reference
  • Contrast: High
  • Undertone: Cool
  • Best room: Living / study
  • Materials and furnishing cues: Pale timber, linen, grey stone
  • Official references: Gush Core Fahrenheit BL045B, Raffles R.LIMEWASH STEEL BLUE

Colour wellness

How it feels at home

Fahrenheit on the main walls keeps the New Nordic scheme richer, more anchored and practical for living / study. Steel Blue as the Raffles R.LIMEWASH feature wall gives a subtle mineral layer that fits pale timber, linen, grey stone. 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 New Nordic Rich differs from its twin

New Nordic Rich uses Gush Fahrenheit with Raffles Steel Blue (high contrast, spare, atmospheric). Its Soft twin swaps to Gush Still Got Space with Raffles Sage Sky (high contrast, spare, atmospheric). 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 New Nordic 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 October 2026.

Aston 3 Seater Sofa with Aston 2 Seater Sofa - White Cream, Sofa Sets by HipVan from HipVan

Sofa or lounge chair

Aston 3 Seater Sofa with Aston 2 Seater Sofa - White Cream, Sofa Sets by HipVan

HipVan · From S$199

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Blair Round Side Table - Grey, Sintered Stone from HipVan

Coffee or side table

Blair Round Side Table - Grey, Sintered Stone

HipVan · From S$399

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Daegu Wool Rug (3 Sizes) from HipVan

Rug

Daegu Wool Rug (3 Sizes)

HipVan · From S$79

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Setons LED Table Lamp - Oat Beige, Nagomi from HipVan

Lighting

Setons LED Table Lamp - Oat Beige, Nagomi

HipVan · From S$149

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Ather Ceramic Vase from Castlery

Decor accent

Ather Ceramic Vase

Castlery · From S$770

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Furnishing options

Build the room around the wall.

  • Pale timber: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
  • linen: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
  • grey stone: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.

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Questions

New Nordic Rich limewash theme — FAQ

Which room suits the New Nordic Rich theme?

It is best for the living room or study. The high contrast between Gush Fahrenheit and Raffles Steel Blue gives one wall clear focus, and pairs well with pale timber, linen, grey stone.

How is New Nordic Rich different from New Nordic Soft?

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

How much does the New Nordic 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 Steel Blue limewash feature wall for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft. The final price is confirmed on WhatsApp.

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