Inspire me - Peters

Nature - This library draws its inspiration from the calm, grounding elements of nature, creating a space that feels organic, refreshing, and inviting. The color palette is inspired by natural tones: soft greens, earthy browns, warm beiges, and muted stone grays. These shades provide a soothing backdrop that makes the room feel connected to the outdoors.

A cosy reading corner with a nature-themed wall mural depicting a sunlit forest. The space includes a modular sofa, tree stump cushions, and a leaf-patterned rug.

A bright, modern reading or learning space with semi-circle modular tables. Low bookshelves line the walls beneath large windows, filled with vibrant books, while additional shelving units display more titles. Double sided shelving units create zones in the space for segregated learning.

Our library furniture for secondary schools supports individual study and group projects with flexible seating and durable classroom tables to create functional learning spaces.

A 3 tiered round display that can be seen as a tree, rocket ship or focus cone. Perfect for locating around your library promoting book of the week or the children's best picks.

This nature-themed library features plenty of vibrant green shades to give it a fresh feel. Our adjustable Apto shelving can be paired with a reading den to create a cosy space for reading. Acrylic book stands for showcasing new and favourite titles complete the look.

Stackable and fun, our Postura chairs can be used in classrooms, libraries and cafeterias to add a splash of colour. For a more demure look, try our Rochester stools, which feature modern chrome plated steel legs.

Our pastel book cushions add the finishing touch to this welcoming reading zone. The Nova units' curved top shelves add a design focus while highlighting available titles.

The curved design of our modular Octo and Uno seats makes them great for meetings and book clubs. Choose from a range of colours in fabric or vinyl to customise your aesthetic.

Featuring an attractive plywood edge and a flecked deluxe fabric, the Cameo modular seating bench is the perfect choice for independent reading in a secondary school.

Combining traditional craftmanship with state-of-the-art technology, this bespoke design brings audiobooks to life at a sixth-form library. The private listening booth is formed using double-sided Apto shelving, which creates partitions for superior acoustics.

The library feels like a serene seaside retreat, with a palette of soft coastal blues and sandy neutrals that evoke the rhythm of waves against the shore. Cozy reading nooks are tucked between the shelving, designed like miniature beach huts with shiplap paneling, arched entries, and soft, built-in benches dressed in striped cushions of navy, aqua, and cream.

Wall art and imagery in schools or libraries can transform the environment by making it more engaging, inspiring, and welcoming. Vibrant visuals create a positive atmosphere that encourages learning and creativity, while thematic or educational artwork reinforces key concepts and sparks curiosity.

Coming up with ideas can be just as much fun as the library itself! Inspired by the natural environment, biophilic design helps to bring the outdoors inside - especially in inner-city areas. You can create a fresh feel with our range of durable finishes, including vinyl, laminate and wood.

Book display houses are a creative way to show off new releases, children's favourites or themed topics. Add bespoke wall vinyls for a unique design.

Step into nature with a modern library space with a green cushioned seat around a wow factor artificial tree, exciting reading nooks, wooden bookshelves with bright accents, and a cosy reading area featuring beanbags.

A sensory calming environment is a carefully designed space that helps reduce stress, anxiety, and sensory overload while promoting relaxation, focus, and emotional well-being. A sensory calming environment is a carefully designed space that helps reduce stress, anxiety, and sensory overload while promoting relaxation, focus, and emotional well-being.

In small spaces, colour contrast can add a focal point and draw attention to specific areas. The Apto shelving range is customisable and also features a front-facing top shelf for picture books.

For a larger learning zone, consider sectioning off areas for different purposes. Our Curvano shelving has castor wheels for portability, while our modular Quarto seats can be reconfigured. Free-standing furniture like our Aspire book display unit and high-base Cameo spinner can encourage students to visit multiple areas.

A private reading zone can offer students a calming place to relax or study. Our double-sided Apto bookshelves can be configured to form a central seating area with premium acoustics for individual reading. Great for open-plan areas, this option also enables you to partition bookshelves for different genres.

A pastel theme is a design style characterized by soft, muted, and light colors that create a gentle, calming, and aesthetically pleasing appearance. Unlike bold or saturated themes, pastel themes use colors with low intensity, often giving a sense of warmth, friendliness, and elegance.

A bespoke archway makes a huge style statement! Adding a playful element to a learning zone, it invites pupils to sit and relax on the Smile beanbags in small groups or for storytime sessions. Our double-sided Curvano bookshelves soften harsh corners for a welcoming feel.

The library feels grounded and serene, wrapped in a palette of warm earth tones that evoke the comfort of nature. A striking tree-inspired wall art installation serves as a focal point that stretches across one wall and adds depth and interest to the library. A cozy work space reading nook offers a dedicated space for quiet reading or small group work. Comfortable upholstered benches in soft moss-green and terracotta fabric invites you to enter a communal reading zone.

Storytelling allows children to use their imagination and express themselves whilst developing confidence, literacy and social skills. Our fairy tale themed storytelling chair is fantastic for imaginative play, bringing storytime to life for children and positioning teachers as storytellers.

Did you know that blue has been scientifically shown to enhance performance? Fantastic for classrooms or large multifunctional spaces, our Postura chairs can working with your existing colour scheme for a fun learning environment.

Biophilic design mirrors elements of nature, seen here in the oak-finish Apto units with customisable green inner shelves. A realistic artificial tree creates an attractive seating area, while foam log seats and bespoke forest wall vinyls bring nature indoors.

Step into a magical woodland retreat with this enchanting library, where nature and imagination intertwine. A towering artificial tree anchors the space, bringing the serene beauty of the forest indoors, while cozy reading dens tucked into the corner invite readers to curl up with their favorite stories. The walls are adorned with whimsical woodland-inspired art of a forest landscape, creating a serene and inspiring atmosphere. Soft lighting filters through and earthy tones paired with pops of natural green complete the immersive forest experience. Every corner sparks curiosity and invites exploration, making this library a perfect blend of adventure, learning, and tranquility.

Bring a sense of tranquility to your library with shades of blue. Seating pods can be mixed and matched and moved between classrooms and learning zones to suit your style.

The monochrome palette creates a serene and cohesive environment, where form, light, and texture take center stage. The uniformity makes the space feel curated and modern, while careful use of materials and lighting ensures it remains inviting rather than stark. Monochrome design relies on a single color or shades of one color, avoiding trendy patterns or bold, fleeting colors. This minimalism ensures the space doesn’t feel dated as styles change.

Wood effects and muted colours can bring a calming, earthy feel to a classroom or library. We also have a range of nature-inspired printed fabrics available, including leaves, tree bark and grass.

Make groupwork exciting with our daisy tables, which can be combined with our seating pods and Postura chairs. These stylish desks are a fun addition to libraries, IT zones and classroom breakout areas.

Calming Blues - The library feels like a sanctuary, wrapped in soothing shades of blue that invite quiet focus and reflection. Touches of natural materials—woven baskets for blankets, ceramic planters with trailing greenery—balance the cooler tones. The entire space is a cocoon of calm, where soft blues and warm accents create the perfect backdrop for long, unhurried hours of reading.

A flexible library space is an asset to any school. Our interior designers use modular furniture and seating, including our Octo benches, Smile beanbags and portable kinderboxes. This means you can modify your design to suit other purposes - whether that's a book club, parents' evening or community meeting.

A space theme is a design style inspired by outer space, astronomy, and the cosmos, evoking a sense of mystery, exploration, and futurism. It often combines dark backgrounds with bright, glowing accents to mimic the look of stars, planets, and galaxies, creating a visually striking and immersive atmosphere.

When working on a design, we can create colour palettes to match existing features - such as brickwork or furniture - or start from scratch. According to neuroscientists, calming shades of blue, grey and green can help to reduce overstimulation in children with sensory difficulties caused by ADHD or autism spectrum disorders. Or you could consider warm tones like red, orange and yellow, which are thought to aid detail-orientated tasks.

Attractive and easy to clean, a grey-flecked fabric can give a library a mature feel. The curved plywood edge of the Cameo modular seating bench keeps it modern.

Break up bookshelves with a comfy place to sit, like our Sienna bench. A reading nook allows children to read independently, while nature-themed accessories like beanbags and tree stump stools bring life to a multifunctional space.

If you're lucky enough to have a large library space, consider creating separate areas for different purposes. Our double-sided Apto bookshelves can partition your room, leaving you free to add cosy seating options like a reading nook, Atom bench or pillow beanbags.

Bring elements together with a central design feature, such as a curved seating area. Here the Quarto benches work harmoniously with the Octo kinderbox. A bespoke reading nook, Smile beanbags and Diamond paperback tree complete the look.

Giving children the chance to pick their favourite spot to read can have a huge impact on their attitude towards books. Bright and fun seating options - including our Smile beanbags, stackable pods, book cushions and pillow beanbags - could help to boost reading for pleasure at your school.

Make the most of the natural light with a welcoming reading corner. Partitioning off an area with a bespoke arched entrance makes it clear to pupils that it is a space to be enjoyed. Our interior designers recommend our double-sided Apto shelves and Smile beanbags for a practical yet stylish solution.

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