Resene Quarter Wheatfield Resene Double Villa White Warm vs cool whites Ask yourself if you want the space to feel cooler, crisper, warmer or brighter? Using a cool white or a warm white will give you quite a different feel. The red, orange, yellow and brown based whites are good for rooms that need warming up, say on the south side of the house, while those with a touch of grey and some of those with green or blue undertones are good for taking the visual heat out of north-facing rooms. Resene Black White (grey-based) was the darling of the minimalist era for its cool architectural quality and has continued in popularity. Resene Alabaster is a favourite, and as a trim colour goes with just about any other paint colour. 6 |