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Swedish Gustavian Rich / Statement Wellness Painting Theme

Swedish Gustavian Rich pairs Gush Dulcet (PU015A) on the main walls with a Raffles Lavender Dream limewash feature wall — a cool, high-contrast historic pastel scheme that feels elegant, airy. It suits the living room or bedroom, and works with painted wood, linen, antique silver. Its cool undertone stays crisp under 4000K–5000K light; very warm 2700K–3000K bulbs can make Lavender Dream look greyer. Swedish Gustavian style developed during the late-eighteenth-century reign of King Gustav III of Sweden (1771-1792), translating French neoclassicism and the taste of the Louis XVI court into a paler, more restrained northern form adapted to Swedish light and climate.

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Swedish Gustavian Rich / Statement living room — Gush Core/Care Dulcet (PU015A) walls with a Raffles Lavender Dream limewash feature wall and Swedish Gustavian furnishings

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Quick answer

What colours are in the Swedish Gustavian Rich limewash theme?

The Swedish Gustavian Rich theme uses Gush Dulcet (PU015A) on the main walls and Raffles Lavender Dream limewash on one feature wall. It is a cool historic pastel 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 Dulcet (PU015A)
  • Feature wall: Raffles Lavender Dream limewash
  • Best room: Living Room, Bedroom
  • Mood: Elegant, airy
  • 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 Lavender Dream 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 Gustavian style developed during the late-eighteenth-century reign of King Gustav III of Sweden (1771-1792), translating French neoclassicism and the taste of the Louis XVI court into a paler, more restrained northern form adapted to Swedish light and climate. Its painted furniture, slender fluted legs and muted grey-blue and cream palette became hallmarks of Swedish classical interiors. The aesthetic favours painted wood, linen and antique silver within a historic-pastel palette, so a living room reads as elegant and airy, where northern neoclassicism is lightened by Nordic restraint into a calm, graceful room.

What it represents: It represents elegant, airy character through a historic pastel palette and the recognisable visual language of Swedish Gustavian.

Why it works here: Here, the smooth Gush walls and softly textured Raffles limewash give painted wood, linen, antique silver a coherent backdrop, making the theme practical for the home.

Colour selection

Gush Core/Care main walls

Dulcet (PU015A)

Raffles Lime Wash textured swatch

Lavender Dream

  • Gush Core/Care main walls: Dulcet (PU015A) #d8d6e3
  • Raffles Lime Wash feature wall: Lavender Dream textured official swatch reference
  • Contrast: High
  • Undertone: Cool
  • Best room: Living / bedroom
  • Materials and furnishing cues: Painted wood, linen, antique silver
  • Official references: Gush Core Dulcet PU015A, Raffles R.LIMEWASH LAVENDER DREAM

Colour wellness

How it feels at home

Dulcet on the main walls keeps the Swedish Gustavian scheme richer, more anchored and practical for living / bedroom. Lavender Dream as the Raffles R.LIMEWASH feature wall gives a subtle mineral layer that fits painted wood, linen, antique silver. 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 Gustavian Rich differs from its twin

Swedish Gustavian Rich uses Gush Dulcet with Raffles Lavender Dream (high contrast, elegant, airy). Its Soft twin swaps to Gush Flowerpath with Raffles Cherry Blossom (medium contrast, elegant, airy). 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.

See Swedish Gustavian Soft

Complete the look

Shop the Swedish Gustavian 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.

SALTSJÖBADEN rocking and swivel armchair, Gunnared beige from IKEA Singapore

Sofa or lounge chair

SALTSJÖBADEN rocking and swivel armchair, Gunnared beige

IKEA Singapore · From S$459

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Arella Movable Coffee Table from FortyTwo

Coffee or side table

Arella Movable Coffee Table

FortyTwo · From S$299

View at FortyTwo

Zini Jacquard Woven Rug - 2.3m x 1.6m from HipVan

Rug

Zini Jacquard Woven Rug - 2.3m x 1.6m

HipVan · From S$79

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SKOTTORP lamp shade, light grey, 42 cm from IKEA Singapore

Lighting

SKOTTORP lamp shade, light grey, 42 cm

IKEA Singapore · From S$24.9

View at IKEA Singapore

SOCKERÄRT vase/jug, white, 16 cm from IKEA Singapore

Decor accent

SOCKERÄRT vase/jug, white, 16 cm

IKEA Singapore · From S$12.9

View at IKEA Singapore

Furnishing options

Build the room around the wall.

  • Painted wood: 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.
  • antique silver: 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 Gustavian Rich limewash theme — FAQ

Which room suits the Swedish Gustavian Rich theme?

It is best for the living room or bedroom. The high contrast between Gush Dulcet and Raffles Lavender Dream gives one wall clear focus, and pairs well with painted wood, linen, antique silver.

How is Swedish Gustavian Rich different from Swedish Gustavian Soft?

Rich uses Gush Dulcet with Raffles Lavender Dream; Soft uses Gush Flowerpath with Raffles Cherry Blossom. Rich is deeper and more anchored; Soft is lighter and airier.

How much does the Swedish Gustavian 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 Lavender Dream limewash feature wall for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft. The final price is confirmed on WhatsApp.

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