Opening the Book designs have brought a new excitement to library interiors.

Colour scheme brands refurbished Yate Library, South Gloucestershire, as contemporary, revitalised space

Exciting colours create a non-traditional children’s area in Yate Library

Bright scheme differentiates Breightmet Library, Bolton, from the neutral scheme used elsewhere in this joint-use development with NHS Bolton

Bold flooring design celebrates the geometric shape of Mowbray Gardens Library, Rotherham

Sophisticated colour palette in Wickersley Library, Rotherham

Stylish scheme adds light and airy feel at Far Cotton Library, Northamptonshire

Bold colour scheme at Fishguard Library, Pembrokeshire

Warm and welcoming atmosphere at Leam Lane, Gateshead

Ashford Library, Surrey

Adult lending area, Downham Library, Lewisham

Use of colour differentiates children's area in Downham Library, Lewisham

Colours work sympathetically with existing timber cladding in New Ash Green Library, Kent

Appropriate use of colour in a historic building, Wimbledon Library, Merton

Dramatic colours bring excitement to Orchard Park Primary School library, Cambridgeshire

Flooring finish adds playful feel to Swansea Central Library children's area

Flooring creates giant chessboard in Wentworth Primary School library, Kent

Vibrant colours in Milton Road Primary School library, Cambridgeshire