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Zanzibar Soft / Airy Wellness Painting Theme

Zanzibar Soft pairs Gush Homecoming (PI012B) on the main walls with a Raffles Terracota limewash feature wall — a warm, high-contrast spiced earth scheme that feels layered, enveloping. It suits the living room or dining room, and works with zellige, leather, carved wood. Its warm undertone glows under 3000K warm white in the evening; under 5000K daylight bulbs it reads cleaner and less golden. Zanzibar draws on Stone Town, the historic core of Zanzibar City, whose interiors layer Swahili, Arab, Persian, Indian and European influences from centuries of Indian Ocean trade and the Omani Sultanate centred there from the nineteenth century.

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Zanzibar Soft / Airy living room — Gush Core/Care Homecoming (PI012B) walls with a Raffles Terracota limewash feature wall and Zanzibar furnishings

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Quick answer

What colours are in the Zanzibar Soft limewash theme?

The Zanzibar Soft theme uses Gush Homecoming (PI012B) on the main walls and Raffles Terracota limewash on one feature wall. It is a warm spiced earth scheme best for the living room or dining room, available in Singapore from $1,688 for Condo and HDB units below 1,000 sqft.

Main walls: Gush Homecoming (PI012B)
Feature wall: Raffles Terracota limewash
Best room: Living Room, Dining Room
Mood: Layered, enveloping
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 Terracota 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

Zanzibar draws on Stone Town, the historic core of Zanzibar City, whose interiors layer Swahili, Arab, Persian, Indian and European influences from centuries of Indian Ocean trade and the Omani Sultanate centred there from the nineteenth century. The town's coral-stone houses, with intricately carved doors and central courtyards, are a UNESCO World Heritage ensemble. The aesthetic favours carved wood, brass and tactile surfaces within a spiced-earth palette, so a living room reads as richly ornamented and warm, where the spice-island trading heritage defines an atmospheric, characterful room.

What it represents: It represents richly ornamented coastal heritage and the warmth of the spice islands.

Why it works here: The spiced-earth colours support carved wood, brass and tactile surfaces, producing an atmospheric room without visual excess.

Colour selection

Gush Core/Care main walls

Homecoming (PI012B)

Raffles Lime Wash textured swatch

Terracota

Gush Core/Care main walls: Homecoming (PI012B) #f2d7ca
Raffles Lime Wash feature wall: Terracota textured official swatch reference
Contrast: High
Undertone: Warm
Best room: Living / dining
Materials and furnishing cues: Zellige, leather, carved wood
Official references: Gush Core Homecoming PI012B, Raffles R.LIMEWASH TERRACOTA (Premium Color)

Colour wellness

How it feels at home

Homecoming on the main walls keeps the Zanzibar scheme lighter, airier and practical for living / dining. Terracota as the Raffles R.LIMEWASH feature wall gives a subtle mineral layer that fits zellige, leather, carved wood. The warm undertone makes the room feel settled and welcoming, while the limewashed focal wall adds sun-baked texture without making the home feel heavy.

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 Zanzibar Soft differs from its twin

Zanzibar Soft uses Gush Homecoming with Raffles Terracota (high contrast, layered, enveloping). Its Rich twin swaps to Gush Supper Stretch with Raffles Burnt Amber (medium contrast, layered, enveloping). 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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Complete the look

Shop the Zanzibar 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

Hamilton Leather 2 Seater Sofa with Storage Ottoman

Castlery · From S$2,698

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Furnishing options

Build the room around the wall.

Zellige: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
leather: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.
carved wood: use this as a furnishing cue so the wall colour feels intentional with your sofa, rug, table and lighting.

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Zanzibar — Rich / Statement: Supper Stretch (OR005B) + Burnt Amber

Questions

Zanzibar Soft limewash theme — FAQ

Which room suits the Zanzibar Soft theme?

It is best for the living room or dining room. The high contrast between Gush Homecoming and Raffles Terracota gives one wall clear focus, and pairs well with zellige, leather, carved wood.

How is Zanzibar Soft different from Zanzibar Rich?

Soft uses Gush Homecoming with Raffles Terracota; Rich uses Gush Supper Stretch with Raffles Burnt Amber. Soft is lighter and airier; Rich is deeper and more anchored.

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

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