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Cool Coral! Pantone Colour Of The Year 2019

Cool Coral! Pantone Colour Of The Year 2019

Hey there!! Happy New Year!!! Although it does feel a little bit late into the month to be saying that. Either way, I hope you all had a lovely break. So our first post of the month as always is showcasing Pantone’s Colour of the Year. For 2019, they have picked...
Showhouse Worthy!

Showhouse Worthy!

Hello!! So next up in the inspiration series, are showhouses. We haven’t worked on a large number of showhouses over the last few years, but when we were approached to do these ones, we just couldn’t say no. We feel that there is a lot of repetition when...
Awesome Accommodation!

Awesome Accommodation!

Hello!! So back to full on inspiration this week, but keeping on the same vein as our last blog. We are very excited to be working on another student accommodation scheme and are hoping to really raise the bar with this one. Check out some of our inspiration for this...
A Far Cry From My Student Accommodation!

A Far Cry From My Student Accommodation!

Hello!! So I know that we promised to inspire you with inspiration from our ongoing projects, but hopefully we’ll inspire you this week with a fully completed project…. We were absolutely delighted when GSA (Global Student Accommodation), know as Uninest...
It all starts with an Image!

It all starts with an Image!

Hello!! It’s been a very busy few weeks in the Think Contemporary Studio. We are working on some really exciting projects and over the course of the coming weeks, we are going to share some of our inspiration and ideas. First Up, a beautiful 3 floor office...
Penthouse Worthy

Penthouse Worthy

Hello!! It’s been a very busy few weeks in the Think Contemporary Studio. We are working on some really exciting projects and over the course of the coming weeks, we are going to share some of our inspiration and ideas. They range from contemporary show houses...
Beautiful Serviced Office!

Beautiful Serviced Office!

Hey there!! It gives me great pleasure to show you one of our most recent projects, Office Suites Club, 20 Harcourt St. Our client had a very clear vision from the get go and having worked extremely close to both Howard and Rachel, we are absolutely thrilled with the...
Working Gardens!

Working Gardens!

Hello!! How amazing is this weather??? Are you getting to enjoy any of it during your workday? Do you have any outdoor space in your workplace? Well many of us don’t unfortunately, but for the lucky few that have an outdoor garden or terrace, here is some...
Some of the Best Garden Furniture Around!

Some of the Best Garden Furniture Around!

Hello!! How amazing is this weather??? And with no end in sight, we are really making the most of our gardens this year…. With this in mind, we have done the leg work for you and selected the best places to buy your garden furniture whether you have a large or...
Work with Colour!

Work with Colour!

Hello!! Do you shy away from bright colours? Having worked in the Office Design sector for a number of years, we have met many clients who are afraid to introduce too much colour into their office space. Whether this is a personal preference or a feeling that it could...
A Montreal Beauty!

A Montreal Beauty!

Hi there!! We came across this beautiful house in Montreal, Canada designed by naturehumaine during the week and just had to show you. The attention to detail and simplicity of the design is stunning and it doesn’t let down in the colour stakes, even if it is...
They got it just right!

They got it just right!

Hi there!! Over the last year or so, there has been a hospitality influence coming into the office design market. Some companies have achieved this extremely well and some maybe not so good. There is a fine line between working in an office inspired by a hotel or bar,...
Colour shouldn’t be Feared, but Embraced!

Colour shouldn’t be Feared, but Embraced!

Hi there!! So, what are your fears when it comes to renovating or upgrading your home, besides the financial aspect of course? One of the biggest things that we find among our clients is the use of colour. People tend to play it safe with neutral tones as they are...
The Rise of the Resimercial Office Design

The Rise of the Resimercial Office Design

Hi there!! So we have been extremely busy in the studio over the last number of weeks, working on some very exciting projects. Hence, you have not heard from us in a little while…. We have been noticing a recurring theme among some of our client requirements of...
Pantone Colour of the Year 2018

Pantone Colour of the Year 2018

Hi there!!! Happy New Year!!! I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and a well deserved break. So, every year Pantone announce their “Colour of the Year,” and this year that colour is Ultra Violet. Now I have to say, I did not see that one coming. Normally...
7 Things to Consider if you are Renovating your Office!

7 Things to Consider if you are Renovating your Office!

Hello! Are you considering an office renovation or move in the New Year? If your answer is “yes,” then you need to keep reading…. Here are 7 things that you need to consider before re-design your existing or new office: 1. Is your company going to...
Guide to Home Renovation. Part 7: The Office

Guide to Home Renovation. Part 7: The Office

Hello! Well that just flew by, we are onto the last week in our Home Renovation series and this week are looking at the home office. More and more of us are spending time working from home, whether we are trying to put in a few extra hours or skip the rush hour...
Guide to Home Renovation. Part 6: The Kids

Guide to Home Renovation. Part 6: The Kids

Hello! So we are moving into the final weeks of our home renovation guide, and this week its all about the kids. It is really important to give your child a space that stimulates them but also is calm and relaxing. Yes this may sound contradictory but selecting the...
3 of the Most Innovative Flooring Companies Around!

3 of the Most Innovative Flooring Companies Around!

Hey there! There are many ways that you can create a feature, an impact or a statement in office design, but one of the most effective both in terms of aesthetics and cost is the flooring. Here are some of our favourite flooring suppliers that are breaking the mould...
Guide to Home Renovation. Week 5: The Bedroom

Guide to Home Renovation. Week 5: The Bedroom

Hey there! So we are moving into the bedroom this week in our guide to home renovation. Week 5: The Bedroom For most of us our bedroom is our sanctuary from the stresses of daily life, so it is really important that this space works extra hard for you. Now, this is a...
Guide to Home Renovation. Week 4: The Bathroom

Guide to Home Renovation. Week 4: The Bathroom

Hey there! Moving on, this week we are checking out the bathroom…. Week 4: The Bathroom Again, this is a space that is used on a daily basis and sometimes can be over looked. Ok, so we don’t spend as much time in this room as we do in other rooms in our...
Guide to Home Renovation. Week 3: The Living Room

Guide to Home Renovation. Week 3: The Living Room

Hey there! Continuing on in our home tour, we are getting comfy in the living room. Week 3: The Living Room This is a space that is used by all of us on a daily basis and it is really important to get this space right. Whether you love a minimal contemporary feel or...
Guide to Home Renovation. Week 2: The Kitchen

Guide to Home Renovation. Week 2: The Kitchen

Hey there! So following on from my last blog, we are moving it into the kitchen for this weeks inspiration. Week 2: The Kitchen All the time I hear people saying that they want to go for a neutral kitchen because they are afraid that they will tire of it if they opt...
4 Things Millennials want in the Workplace

4 Things Millennials want in the Workplace

Hey there! Today’s workplace is evolving at a faster rate than that of the workplaces gone by and the current generation are dictating this change. Students in Kingston University in London recently carried out a study looking at new perspectives on the...
Guide to Home Renovation. Week 1: Entrance Hall

Guide to Home Renovation. Week 1: Entrance Hall

Hello! I don’t know about you, but for me, I start to think about home improvements at this time of the year. The summer holidays are nearing an end, the kids are heading back to school shortly and we are starting to think about spending more time indoors...
Are you Running out of Space?

Are you Running out of Space?

Hey there!! So we are all pretty aware that there is a housing problem in Ireland at the moment, with the middle income earners being the worst effected. If you are lucky enough to own your own property but feel that you have outgrown it and need to further climb the...
The Rise of the Hospitality Office!

The Rise of the Hospitality Office!

Hello! So over the last few months we have been noticing a trend in the office design sector, that some of you may find surprising. The office of today has been heavily influenced by companies like Google, Facebook and the like, and other companies have been embracing...
10 Cool Ideas to add to your Outdoor Space!

10 Cool Ideas to add to your Outdoor Space!

Hey there, So following on from my last post, I wanted to stay in the garden but look at some of the finer details and the interesting elements that you can add to give you garden some personality. Like any room in your home, your garden should have its own identity...
Are you embracing Innovation Spaces?

Are you embracing Innovation Spaces?

Hey there! Having worked with a large number of SME’s over the last few years we have seen a big uptake in the requirement for innovation spaces within the workplace. Now you might think that such a room would only be used by tech companies or creative agencies,...
Pretty in Pink!

Pretty in Pink!

Hello! I have a confession to make….. I’m beginning to embrace pale and blush pink! For as long as I can remember I have never liked pastel colours in particular pink and I have always veared towards bolder and brighter colours. I don’t know if you...
A Move to the Dark Side!

A Move to the Dark Side!

Hello!! So this week we are looking at embracing your darker side! From the celtic tiger times through to the recovery, our interiors featured paler tones and there was very little love for dark colours. However, things are changing…. We are now seeing a...
21 Must have Wallpapers!

21 Must have Wallpapers!

Hello!! So, what do you think of when you hear the word wallpaper? Many of you have flashbacks to your granny’s sitting room. Wallpaper has been steadily making a come back for the last few years, but it is most definitely back with a bang this year, and the...
16 Herringbone Interior Design Ideas

16 Herringbone Interior Design Ideas

Hey there! So Herringbone is a pattern that is becoming more and more popular and while it has been gracing us with its presence for a few years now, it has officially gone mainstream. Here are some fabulous ideas as to how you can introduce herringbone into your...
The Pros and Cons of Open Plan Office Design!

The Pros and Cons of Open Plan Office Design!

When it comes to open plan office, they are increasing in popularity and the age of the cellular office seems to have faded into the past. With Millennials dominating most companies, it is ever more important to keep them happy and they are more in favour of communal...
10 Ways to have your House looking Pinterest Perfect!

10 Ways to have your House looking Pinterest Perfect!

Hey there! With all our talk of the perfect colour schemes and new trends, we are going to give you some insight today into how to make your home Pinterest Perfect!! For most of us out there, Pinterest is the go to place for inspiration, but sometimes it can leave you...
Is Biophilic Design the key to a healthy workplace?

Is Biophilic Design the key to a healthy workplace?

Hi there! Do you know what Biophilic Design is and is your office design embracing it? If I was to hazard a guess, I would say that only a very small percentage of offices are incorporating biophilic design and this needs to change. Most companies strive to increase...
A View from the Millennium Tower!

A View from the Millennium Tower!

The Millennium Tower is a landmark development at Charlotte Quay overlooking Grand Canal Dock in the heart of the Dublin Docklands. Built in 2000, number 47 has stunning views but was in tired condition as in its original condition. The property was sold for €540,000...
Do you know your style?….Mid Century

Do you know your style?….Mid Century

Good Morning! Continuing on with our “know your style” series, we are going to be looking at Mid Century design this week.  Mid Century furniture and design has had somewhat of a revival over the last few year and not just in interiors. We have also seen a...
Do you know your Style?….Industrial

Do you know your Style?….Industrial

Good Morning! Now that we are getting into the swing of things, we are going a bit more edgy and looking at Industrial Style interiors this week. The industrial style has had a bit of a revival in the last few years, with exposed brick, raw materials and otherwise...
Do you know your Style?….Minimal

Do you know your Style?….Minimal

Good Morning! So following on from our last newsletter, we are going to look at Minimal Interiors this week. While I can agree that a minimal interior is not for everyone, neither is a traditional one. Clean Lines and neutral tones most definitely have their place in...