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Straits Colonial Soft / Airy Wellness Painting Theme

Straits Colonial Soft pairs Gush Siew Dai (WH012A) on the main walls with a Raffles Steel Blue limewash feature wall — a cool-neutral, high-contrast colonial jewel scheme that feels layered, nostalgic. It suits the dining room or entryway, and works with dark timber, cane, brass, patterned tile. Its cool-neutral undertone stays crisp under 4000K–5000K light; very warm 2700K–3000K bulbs can make Steel Blue look greyer. This theme draws on the architecture of the nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century Straits Settlements — Singapore, Penang and Melaka — where British colonial planning adapted to tropical shade, ventilation and local craft.

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Straits Colonial Soft / Airy living room — Gush Core/Care Siew Dai (WH012A) walls with a Raffles Steel Blue limewash feature wall and Straits Colonial furnishings

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Quick answer

What colours are in the Straits Colonial Soft limewash theme?

The Straits Colonial Soft theme uses Gush Siew Dai (WH012A) on the main walls and Raffles Steel Blue limewash on one feature wall. It is a cool-neutral colonial jewel 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 Siew Dai (WH012A)
Feature wall: Raffles Steel Blue limewash
Best room: Dining Room, Entryway
Mood: Layered, nostalgic
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

This theme draws on the architecture of the nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century Straits Settlements — Singapore, Penang and Melaka — where British colonial planning adapted to tropical shade, ventilation and local craft. The shophouses and black-and-white bungalows of the period combined European planning and joinery with Malay tile, Chinese-influenced detail and tropical materials. The aesthetic carries dark timber, cane, brass and patterned tile into a layered, nostalgic palette, so a living room reads as characterful and layered, reflecting the genuine hybrid material culture of the colonial-era Straits rather than a generic tropical look.

What it represents: It represents layered, nostalgic character through a colonial jewel palette and the recognisable visual language of Straits Colonial.

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

Colour selection

Gush Core/Care main walls

Siew Dai (WH012A)

Raffles Lime Wash textured swatch

Steel Blue

Gush Core/Care main walls: Siew Dai (WH012A) #e8e4d7
Raffles Lime Wash feature wall: Steel Blue textured official swatch reference
Contrast: High
Undertone: Cool-neutral
Best room: Dining / entry
Materials and furnishing cues: Dark timber, cane, brass, patterned tile
Official references: Gush Core Siew Dai WH012A, Raffles R.LIMEWASH STEEL BLUE

Colour wellness

How it feels at home

Siew Dai on the main walls keeps the Straits Colonial scheme lighter, airier and practical for dining / entry. Steel Blue as the Raffles R.LIMEWASH feature wall gives a subtle mineral layer that fits dark timber, cane, brass, patterned tile. 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 Straits Colonial Soft differs from its twin

Straits Colonial Soft uses Gush Siew Dai with Raffles Steel Blue (high contrast, layered, nostalgic). Its Rich twin swaps to Gush Coffee Beam with Raffles Indigo Lagoon (high contrast, layered, nostalgic). 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 Straits Colonial Rich

Complete the look

Shop the Straits Colonial 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

Lena Performance Fabric Chaise Sectional Sofa

Castlery · From S$770

View at Castlery

Coffee or side table

Bridgette Storage Side Table - Brick Red

HipVan · From S$199

View at HipVan

Rug

Daia Jute Rug - 2.3m x 1.6m

HipVan · From S$79

View at HipVan

Lighting

SANDKORN pendant lamp shade, handmade/rattan, 45 cm

IKEA Singapore · From S$59.9

View at IKEA Singapore

Decor accent

Eve Marble Serving Tray (Grey)

FortyTwo · From S$34.9

View at FortyTwo

Furnishing options

Build the room around the wall.

Dark timber: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
cane: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
brass: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
patterned tile: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.

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Straits Colonial — Rich / Statement: Coffee Beam (NE015B) + Indigo Lagoon

Questions

Straits Colonial Soft limewash theme — FAQ

Which room suits the Straits Colonial Soft theme?

It is best for the dining room or entryway. The high contrast between Gush Siew Dai and Raffles Steel Blue gives one wall clear focus, and pairs well with dark timber, cane, brass, patterned tile.

How is Straits Colonial Soft different from Straits Colonial Rich?

Soft uses Gush Siew Dai with Raffles Steel Blue; Rich uses Gush Coffee Beam with Raffles Indigo Lagoon. Soft is lighter and airier; Rich is deeper and more anchored.

How much does the Straits Colonial 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 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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