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Sydney Modern Soft / Airy Wellness Painting Theme

Sydney Modern Soft pairs Gush Linen (XR010A) on the main walls with a Raffles Cement Gray limewash feature wall — a cool-neutral, high-contrast stone grey scheme that feels quiet, enduring. It suits the living room or bathroom, and works with slate, limestone, brushed nickel. Its cool-neutral undertone stays crisp under 4000K–5000K light; very warm 2700K–3000K bulbs can make Cement Gray look greyer. Sydney Modern reflects the modern residential architecture of Sydney, shaped since the mid-twentieth century by harbourside views, abundant light and open planning.

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Sydney Modern Soft / Airy living room — Gush Core/Care Linen (XR010A) walls with a Raffles Cement Gray limewash feature wall and Sydney Modern furnishings

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Quick answer

What colours are in the Sydney Modern Soft limewash theme?

The Sydney Modern Soft theme uses Gush Linen (XR010A) on the main walls and Raffles Cement Gray limewash on one feature wall. It is a cool-neutral stone grey scheme best for the living room or bathroom, available in Singapore from $1,688 for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft.

Main walls: Gush Linen (XR010A)
Feature wall: Raffles Cement Gray limewash
Best room: Living Room, Bathroom
Mood: Quiet, enduring
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 Cement Gray 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

Sydney Modern reflects the modern residential architecture of Sydney, shaped since the mid-twentieth century by harbourside views, abundant light and open planning. The direction draws on the post-war Australian modernism of architects such as Harry Seidler, whose 1948 Rose Seidler House introduced International-Style modernism to Australia, and on the region's glass-and-sandstone contemporary houses. The aesthetic favours glass, limestone and timber within a stone-grey palette, so a living room reads as confident and outlook-oriented, where Sydney harbourside modernism defines a bright, composed room.

What it represents: It represents confident, outlook-oriented urban living.

Why it works here: The stone-grey pairing gives glass, limestone and timber a composed base while maintaining the bright character of a view-facing room.

Colour selection

Gush Core/Care main walls

Linen (XR010A)

Raffles Lime Wash textured swatch

Cement Gray

Gush Core/Care main walls: Linen (XR010A) #ecebe7
Raffles Lime Wash feature wall: Cement Gray textured official swatch reference
Contrast: High
Undertone: Cool-neutral
Best room: Living / bathroom
Materials and furnishing cues: Slate, limestone, brushed nickel
Official references: Gush Core Linen XR010A, Raffles R.LIMEWASH CEMENT GRAY (TOP PICKS)

Colour wellness

How it feels at home

Linen on the main walls keeps the Sydney Modern scheme lighter, airier and practical for living / bathroom. Cement Gray as the Raffles R.LIMEWASH feature wall gives a subtle mineral layer that fits slate, limestone, brushed nickel. 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 Sydney Modern Soft differs from its twin

Sydney Modern Soft uses Gush Linen with Raffles Cement Gray (high contrast, quiet, enduring). Its Rich twin swaps to Gush Skydiver with Raffles Gravel Gray (high contrast, quiet, enduring). 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.

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Furnishing options

Build the room around the wall.

Slate: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
limestone: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
brushed nickel: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.

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Sydney Modern — Rich / Statement: Skydiver (XR003A) + Gravel Gray

Questions

Sydney Modern Soft limewash theme — FAQ

Which room suits the Sydney Modern Soft theme?

It is best for the living room or bathroom. The high contrast between Gush Linen and Raffles Cement Gray gives one wall clear focus, and pairs well with slate, limestone, brushed nickel.

How is Sydney Modern Soft different from Sydney Modern Rich?

Soft uses Gush Linen with Raffles Cement Gray; Rich uses Gush Skydiver with Raffles Gravel Gray. Soft is lighter and airier; Rich is deeper and more anchored.

How much does the Sydney Modern 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 Cement Gray limewash feature wall for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft. The final price is confirmed on WhatsApp.

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