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Tea House Rich / Statement Wellness Painting Theme

Tea House Rich pairs Gush Malfoy (GR020B) on the main walls with a Raffles Olive Overturn limewash feature wall — a warm-neutral, high-contrast bamboo green scheme that feels balanced, botanical. It suits the living room or study, and works with bamboo, pale stone, paper. Its warm-neutral undertone glows under 3000K warm white in the evening; under 5000K daylight bulbs it reads cleaner and less golden. This theme draws on the Japanese chashitsu, the tea room refined around the tea ceremony in the sixteenth century by the tea master Sen no Rikyu.

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Tea House Rich / Statement living room — Gush Core/Care Malfoy (GR020B) walls with a Raffles Olive Overturn limewash feature wall and Tea House furnishings

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Quick answer

What colours are in the Tea House Rich limewash theme?

The Tea House Rich theme uses Gush Malfoy (GR020B) on the main walls and Raffles Olive Overturn limewash on one feature wall. It is a warm-neutral bamboo green 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 Malfoy (GR020B)
  • Feature wall: Raffles Olive Overturn limewash
  • Best room: Living Room, Study
  • Mood: Balanced, botanical
  • 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 Olive Overturn 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 Japanese chashitsu, the tea room refined around the tea ceremony in the sixteenth century by the tea master Sen no Rikyu. Rikyu established the small, thatched, rustic tea house and the wabi aesthetic of humility, ritual and rustic simplicity, in deliberate contrast to the ostentation of the period. The aesthetic prizes bamboo, pale stone, paper and raw, unpretentious materials. In a contemporary room the theme keeps that disciplined natural palette within an open plan, so a living room reads as balanced and botanical, quiet and intentional rather than ornamental.

What it represents: It represents balanced, botanical character through a bamboo green palette and the recognisable visual language of Tea House.

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

Colour selection

Gush Core/Care main walls

Malfoy (GR020B)

Raffles Lime Wash textured swatch

Olive Overturn

  • Gush Core/Care main walls: Malfoy (GR020B) #9fa48e
  • Raffles Lime Wash feature wall: Olive Overturn textured official swatch reference
  • Contrast: High
  • Undertone: Warm-neutral
  • Best room: Living / study
  • Materials and furnishing cues: Bamboo, pale stone, paper
  • Official references: Gush Core Malfoy GR020B, Raffles R.LIMEWASH OLIVE OVERTURN

Colour wellness

How it feels at home

Malfoy on the main walls keeps the Tea House scheme richer, more anchored and practical for living / study. Olive Overturn as the Raffles R.LIMEWASH feature wall gives a subtle mineral layer that fits bamboo, pale stone, paper. The green-influenced balance supports a restorative, plant-friendly mood, while the limewashed focal wall adds breathable mineral softness behind daily routines.

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 Tea House Rich differs from its twin

Tea House Rich uses Gush Malfoy with Raffles Olive Overturn (high contrast, balanced, botanical). Its Soft twin swaps to Gush Sage Wand with Raffles Silver Sage (high contrast, balanced, botanical). 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 Tea House Soft

Complete the look

Shop the Tea House 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.

Soma 3 Seater Sofa with Soma Armchair - Sandstorm (Scratch Resistant), Soma by HipVan from HipVan

Sofa or lounge chair

Soma 3 Seater Sofa with Soma Armchair - Sandstorm (Scratch Resistant), Soma by HipVan

HipVan · From S$279

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Gael Round Coffee Table 0.85m - Oak (Sintered Stone) from HipVan

Coffee or side table

Gael Round Coffee Table 0.85m - Oak (Sintered Stone)

HipVan · From S$399

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LOHALS rug, flatwoven, natural, 80x150 cm from IKEA Singapore

Rug

LOHALS rug, flatwoven, natural, 80x150 cm

IKEA Singapore · From S$49.9

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VINDKAST floor lamp, white from IKEA Singapore

Lighting

VINDKAST floor lamp, white

IKEA Singapore · From S$65.9

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Brianna Nordic Ceramic Vase - Cream from HipVan

Decor accent

Brianna Nordic Ceramic Vase - Cream

HipVan · From S$69

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Furnishing options

Build the room around the wall.

  • Bamboo: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
  • pale stone: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
  • paper: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.

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Questions

Tea House Rich limewash theme — FAQ

Which room suits the Tea House Rich theme?

It is best for the living room or study. The high contrast between Gush Malfoy and Raffles Olive Overturn gives one wall clear focus, and pairs well with bamboo, pale stone, paper.

How is Tea House Rich different from Tea House Soft?

Rich uses Gush Malfoy with Raffles Olive Overturn; Soft uses Gush Sage Wand with Raffles Silver Sage. Rich is deeper and more anchored; Soft is lighter and airier.

How much does the Tea House 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 Olive Overturn limewash feature wall for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft. The final price is confirmed on WhatsApp.

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About this limewash wall: Olive Overturn