Creating a comfortable and relaxing environment is crucial when it comes to libraries. One aspect that greatly influences the overall ambience is the choice of paint. By selecting the right colours and utilizing high-quality paint, such as Fleetwood Paints, you can transform a reading space into a welcoming and aesthetically pleasing haven.
This is exactly what Blanchardstown Library in Dublin wanted to achieve when they approached Fleetwood Paints. Their brief was to create a multi-functional space where colour and aesthetics added to the atmosphere while still ensuring maintenance cycles were kept to a manageable level. In certain areas, different requirements demanded a more complex solution, such as toilets, where the importance of cleanliness and a germ-free space was paramount. Colours had to fit in with the library’s existing brand identity, as well as ensuring that this modern space also felt warm, welcoming and inviting for users. From brighter colours in the junior section to a palette that created a cohesive identity throughout the building, Fleetwood Paints’ colour experts rose to the challenge. As an Irish brand known for its excellent products and services, Fleetwood Paints offers a range of options that not only enhance the atmosphere but also provide low maintenance cycles. Our team understood that with Blanchardstown Library, both practicality and aesthetics had to balance, creating a dynamic space that was easy to maintain.
Choosing Colours for Comfort and Relaxation
The colours used in a reading or research space have a significant impact on mood and comfort levels. When it comes to public facilities, it’s essential to create an environment that fosters relaxation and productivity. Fleetwood Paints offers a vast array of colour choices, enabling you to curate an atmosphere that promotes concentration and tranquillity. Blanchardstown Library chose to embrace this idea, incorporating a selection of soft blues, greens, and neutrals, with brighter pops of colour to add visual interest. Warm earth tones can create a cosy and inviting atmosphere, and due to the construction of the building, these tones also worked well within the palette Fleetwood’s interior design team put together. The resulting colour palette provided a diverse selection to suit individual preferences and complement various room designs.
Creating a Cleaner Space
As well as public areas and study spaces, Fleetwood also had to supply paints that took into account the library’s maintenance cycle. If any spaces needed to be redecorated, it was imperative that the remaining areas were not affected by the process. Low-odour paints were chosen that were fast-drying and avoided that ‘new paint’ smell that many people can find off-putting. The result was a maintenance cycle that ensured cleanliness in every area without impacting the functionality of the remaining spaces. For corridors, durable, scrubbable paints were chosen that could cope with high-traffic demands, while back offices were decorated with simple vinyl matt paints to create calm, focused and easy-to-maintain areas that were pleasant environments for the library team. With ongoing support and advice, the partnership between Fleetwood Paints and Blanchardstown Library demonstrates how well our collection of paints is suited to the specific needs of these unique spaces.