Decor

We would like to make the library even more welcoming!  We currently have white walls with brown shelves and a blue carpet, which is unfortunately not a very exciting combination for our elementary library.  I met with the Facilities Management people to inquire as to whether or not we could spruce it up a bit, and they said yes!  Our principal and director support the idea of making the space as inviting as possible, and it's exciting to work on this aspect of the library as well.  In addition to the resources, programming, and staff, libraries are also about the space itself.

I want to create something that is colorful, but that is not too busy either.  I want it to look professional and fun at the same time.  I would love it to cool people down from the heat outside, but not be too cold.  A lot of things to consider!  After a lot of thought, here is what I came up with for our painting project.  

Note: Unfortunately, I cannot get the two halves to be combined here for you to view, but note that part 1 and part 2 form one continual line of color.  Each horizontal white box represents a window.  This is an extremely long wall with 14 good-size windows, and is the wall you see first when you walk in the library (opposite the main door).

Part 1: Left side

Part 2: Right side

This will be the wall with the most color, but we will be adding touches of color to other parts of the library also, including warm yellow in one location.  We will be repeating the salmon color in between the windows on columns elsewhere in the library as well.  

We will put photos up once the painting is done of course, but this is something to whet your appetite for the time being.