children's library furniture with picturebook tunnel, rug, stool and seats at Motherwell Children's Library

Library design services for contractors

Our experienced library designers are experts in creating inspiring, functional libraries for schools of all types and sizes.

We work closely with architects and contractors to understand the specific requirements of each school, delivering high-quality, durable furniture solutions that meet design specifications, budgets, and timescales.

Our free, nationwide library design service supports you from concept to completion—helping you make the most of every space and ensuring a smooth installation process.

Contact our friendly library design team to find out how we can help you deliver exceptional school libraries that both pupils and staff will love.

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Explore what we offer

If your client is looking to redesign a library space for their school or children’s area in a public library, our FREE library design service is the perfect solution.

We can provide you with a range of floorplans, 3D visuals, recommendations on materials and finishes as well as a fully-itemised quotation. We also offer full delivery and installation using our experienced team of DBS-checked fitters.

From durable library shelving, study tables and desks to comfy library seating and wall displays, our library furniture range can work for any size, shape or purpose.

Take a look at the following case studies to see some of our work with architects and contractors.

Motherwell Children's Library Our Lady's R.C. High School

Teaching area in secondary school library with book shelves tables and chairs

Little things make a big difference

The BookSpace team have spent years working with schools and public libraries, listening to their ideas and designing modern and dynamic spaces that help people become confident, lifelong readers.

We’ve fed all of this experience into our product designs to ensure a BookSpace library is not only practical but has a positive impact on attitudes towards reading.

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Clever library shelving

Adjustable shelving that showcases fiction and non-fiction books. Includes spine-out shelves for optimum capacity and face-out shelves to promote titles and encourage browsing.

Professional library signage

Clear library signage makes it easier for users to find what they’re looking for and helps keep your books organised. BookSpace signage can be customised to suit your collection layout.

Library tables and chairs in non-fiction area

Colour Collection

Our range of colour options have been carefully selected to complement a variety of environments and learning styles. From bright, energetic tones to cool and calm shades.

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Quality and sustainability

From the design process through to the materials and construction, our focus is on providing durable and high-performance library furniture that will last for many years to come.

library fitter installing primary school bookcase shelves

Expert library installation

Our experienced library fitters are highly-skilled, DBS checked and their attention to detail is second to none, ensuring that your library shelving is installed to an exceptional standard.

Book table display with circular seat for children

The BookSpace Philosophy

Our library furniture is the result of years of research into presenting books positively to readers. This feeds into our design principles to help us create inspiring libraries.

Testimonials

At BookSpace, customer service is at the heart of everything we do and we love it when customers share their experience. Take a look through some of our more recent reviews to see what our customers think about our library design service.

“The quality of the design and the fitting were truly exceptional, and we were thoroughly impressed with the focus on delivering a high-end quality finish.”

Graeme Morrison, Estates & Facility Portfolio Manager, North Lanarkshire Council

“Having worked closely with the BookSpace team for several years, we have always been impressed by the designs, quality and installation service. From the initial design through to installation, the process is simple and our clients are always thrilled with the results”

Gary Underhill, NPS Group

“Students were openly impressed when the library first opened, they enjoyed how open and bright the space was and how much room there was for them to sit and use the space”

Librarian, Our Lady’s R.C High School

How it all works

Choosing library furniture and designing a library from scratch can be quite daunting. Our library design service puts you in touch with experts so you can get the most out of your space and feel confident that your library furniture will stand the test of time. Our library design service includes a consultation (either in-person or virtually) with one of our library designers, a range of high-quality floor plans and 3D visuals, a fully-itemised quotation and guidance on book capacities. Our highly-skilled library fitters are DBS checked and have years of experience installing libraries in busy settings. Contact our library design team on 0121 246 2777 or click on the contact button below.

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Call us or fill in our online contact form to have an initial chat with our friendly secondary school library design team.

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Our experienced library designers can meet with you in-person or virtually to discuss you secondary school library.

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We’ll create a range of library floor plans, stunning 3D visuals and a fully-itemised quotation with book capacities.

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Our school library installers are professional, highly-skilled, DBS checked and are used to working in busy secondary schools.

“Good school libraries are powerhouses of reading and learning. Our research shows that they help raise pupils’ literacy levels, improve access to knowledge, improve self-esteem and stimulate a love of reading, all of which give children the building blocks they need to succeed at school and beyond.”

National Literacy Trust