Northern and Western Europe · Soft / Airy

Swedish Folk Soft / Airy Wellness Painting Theme

Swedish Folk Soft pairs Gush Pillowtalk (WH006A) on the main walls with a Raffles Soft Linen limewash feature wall — a cool, medium-contrast coastal blue scheme that feels fresh, open. It suits the living room or bedroom, and works with white oak, linen, rope. Its cool undertone stays crisp under 4000K–5000K light; very warm 2700K–3000K bulbs can make Soft Linen look greyer. Swedish Folk draws on the painted, vernacular furniture and interiors of rural Sweden, developed from the eighteenth century within the country's folk or allmoge tradition.

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Swedish Folk Soft / Airy living room — Gush Core/Care Pillowtalk (WH006A) walls with a Raffles Soft Linen limewash feature wall and Swedish Folk furnishings

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Quick answer

What colours are in the Swedish Folk Soft limewash theme?

The Swedish Folk Soft theme uses Gush Pillowtalk (WH006A) on the main walls and Raffles Soft Linen limewash on one feature wall. It is a cool coastal blue scheme best for the living room or bedroom, available in Singapore from $1,688 for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft.

  • Main walls: Gush Pillowtalk (WH006A)
  • Feature wall: Raffles Soft Linen limewash
  • Best room: Living Room, Bedroom
  • Mood: Fresh, open
  • 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

Swedish Folk draws on the painted, vernacular furniture and interiors of rural Sweden, developed from the eighteenth century within the country's folk or allmoge tradition. Country furniture was decorated with faux-marble and floral painting in strong primary and earth colours on a pale ground, exemplified by the Dalarna region's kurbits painting. The tradition was rediscovered and revived in twentieth-century Scandinavian design. The contemporary direction favours white oak, linen and rope within a coastal-blue palette, so a living room reads as fresh and open, where Swedish folk colour and craft tradition define a characterful, light room.

What it represents: It represents fresh, open character through a coastal blue palette and the recognisable visual language of Swedish Folk.

Why it works here: Here, the smooth Gush walls and softly textured Raffles limewash give white oak, linen, rope a coherent backdrop, making the theme practical for the home.

Colour selection

Gush Core/Care main walls

Pillowtalk (WH006A)

Raffles Lime Wash textured swatch

Soft Linen

  • Gush Core/Care main walls: Pillowtalk (WH006A) #f0eadc
  • Raffles Lime Wash feature wall: Soft Linen textured official swatch reference
  • Contrast: Medium
  • Undertone: Cool
  • Best room: Living room / bedroom
  • Materials and furnishing cues: White oak, linen, rope
  • Official references: Gush Core Pillowtalk WH006A, Raffles R.LIMEWASH SOFT LINEN (TOP PICKS)

Colour wellness

How it feels at home

Pillowtalk on the main walls keeps the Swedish Folk scheme lighter, airier and practical for living room / bedroom. Soft Linen as the Raffles R.LIMEWASH feature wall gives a subtle mineral layer that fits white oak, linen, rope. 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 Swedish Folk Soft differs from its twin

Swedish Folk Soft uses Gush Pillowtalk with Raffles Soft Linen (medium contrast, fresh, open). Its Rich twin swaps to Gush Sandy Mandy with Raffles Mocha Silk (high contrast, fresh, open). 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 Swedish Folk Rich

Complete the look

Shop the Swedish Folk 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.

FAGERBACKEN armchair, Knäbäck light beige from IKEA Singapore

Sofa or lounge chair

FAGERBACKEN armchair, Knäbäck light beige

IKEA Singapore · From S$569

View at IKEA Singapore

LACK coffee table, white stained oak effect, 118x78 cm from IKEA Singapore

Coffee or side table

LACK coffee table, white stained oak effect, 118x78 cm

IKEA Singapore · From S$69.9

View at IKEA Singapore

VÄGOMRÅDE rug, flatwoven, light orange-pink, 80x150 cm from IKEA Singapore

Rug

VÄGOMRÅDE rug, flatwoven, light orange-pink, 80x150 cm

IKEA Singapore · From S$39.9

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TRUBBRUFSE ceiling lamp, sedge, 45 cm from IKEA Singapore

Lighting

TRUBBRUFSE ceiling lamp, sedge, 45 cm

IKEA Singapore · From S$39.9

View at IKEA Singapore

Snowflakes Paper Decor - Rainbow, Essentials by HipVan from HipVan

Decor accent

Snowflakes Paper Decor - Rainbow, Essentials by HipVan

HipVan · From S$69

View at HipVan

Furnishing options

Build the room around the wall.

  • White oak: 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.
  • rope: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.

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Questions

Swedish Folk Soft limewash theme — FAQ

Which room suits the Swedish Folk Soft theme?

It is best for the living room or bedroom. The medium contrast between Gush Pillowtalk and Raffles Soft Linen keeps the room calm and even, and pairs well with white oak, linen, rope.

How is Swedish Folk Soft different from Swedish Folk Rich?

Soft uses Gush Pillowtalk with Raffles Soft Linen; Rich uses Gush Sandy Mandy with Raffles Mocha Silk. Soft is lighter and airier; Rich is deeper and more anchored.

How much does the Swedish Folk 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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