by Joanne Kelly | Aug 25, 2021 | Blog
While the benefits are plentiful when changing to an agile work environment, it is a new way of working for most companies and therefore provides its own set of challenges. The pandemic has given us the opportunity to overcome one of the biggest obstacles, that being...
by Joanne Kelly | Aug 19, 2021 | Blog
As a company are you working towards reopening your offices but finding it hard developing the right strategy on how exactly to do it? Our ‘new normal’ means considering things like employee safety, space configuration and timings. Alongside this, people want to work...
by Joanne Kelly | Aug 12, 2021 | Blog
We are in a time of great change. As the country is slowly starting to open back up again, companies are forced to look at how to welcome workers back into the office. Some people might be dying to get back in and others might be dreading it! Either way, this period...
by Joanne Kelly | Aug 11, 2021 | Blog
In our last article, we talked about why embracing the evolution of offices is important for businesses. But what exactly does this new way of working look like? The Oxford dictionary defines the word ‘agile’ as ‘able to move quickly and easily’, something in which we...
by Joanne Kelly | Jul 28, 2021 | Blog
The past two years have changed the way that most people live and work. Working from home or remote working, has become the norm for the majority of us and as we get closer to ‘getting back to normal’ what does that mean for people going back to work and how will it...
by Joanne Kelly | Oct 3, 2019 | Blog
In today’s office environment, acoustics is becoming ever more important due to the nature of open-plan offices, but can it be completely omitted. In my opinion, no, but you can certainly absorb it resulting in a much better environment to work in. It is...
by Joanne Kelly | Sep 19, 2019 | Blog
Hi there, So for the second article in our Interior Trends Series, we are looking at tiles and what we are going to be seeing in the next 12 months, or at least what we think you’ll be seeing….. Tiles were a very functional material to be used in wet areas...
by Design Team | Jul 25, 2019 | Blog
Well hello again!!! So, yes we took a little break from blogging to gather our thoughts and give ourselves a little R&R, but now we’re back. What if I told you that 70’s style is making a come back!! or that it’s already here! Well there have...
by Joanne Kelly | Feb 15, 2019 | Blog
Hello! Office design is one of our biggest sectors and we have seen how trends have changed over the last few years. It is not just design trends that have changed but the way in which people use and interact with the space. People and the workplace are constantly...
by Joanne Kelly | Feb 14, 2019 | Blog
Hey there!! So towards the end of last year we gave you some insight into some of the projects that we are working on and what inspired us for the individual ones. We are working on a really exciting hospitality project in the city centre at the moment, so I wanted to...
by Joanne Kelly | Jan 31, 2019 | Blog
Hey there!! So I am super excited to share our most recent project with you. We have been working with Tourism Ireland for over a year now on their brand new office in Bishops Square, Dublin 2. It has been a fantastic journey and we are delighted with the end results....
by Joanne Kelly | Jan 15, 2019 | Blog
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...
by Joanne Kelly | Nov 20, 2018 | Blog
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...
by Joanne Kelly | Nov 6, 2018 | Blog
Hello!! Today’s consumer is looking for a lot more than they were 10 years ago. It is not good enough to just have great coffee, or great food today, it is about the whole experience. That is why we are bringing 5 amazing cafe and restaurant projects from around...
by Joanne Kelly | Oct 2, 2018 | Blog
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...
by Joanne Kelly | Sep 18, 2018 | Blog
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...
by Joanne Kelly | Sep 4, 2018 | Blog
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...
by Joanne Kelly | Aug 21, 2018 | Blog
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...
by Joanne | Aug 7, 2018 | Blog
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...
by Joanne | Jul 4, 2018 | Blog
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...
by Joanne | Jul 4, 2018 | Blog
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...
by Joanne | May 22, 2018 | Blog
Hey there!! So what is your hotel preference? What do you look for in a hotel when staying abroad? Personally, I want something contemporary, something colourful and fun with great hotel design details. Of course, it has to have great service and amenities too. But I...
by Joanne | May 16, 2018 | Blog
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...
by Joanne | May 9, 2018 | Blog
Hello!! With the beautiful weather that we had at the weekend, I started to think about outdoor living and how we can embrace it here in Ireland. A lot of people are now embracing open plan living and with this comes large slider or bifold doors in a lot of cases....
by Joanne | Mar 28, 2018 | Blog
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...
by Joanne | Mar 28, 2018 | Blog
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,...
by Joanne | Mar 15, 2018 | Blog
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...
by Joanne | Feb 28, 2018 | Blog
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...
by Joanne | Jan 11, 2018 | Blog
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...
by Joanne | Dec 20, 2017 | Blog
Hello! In our last newsletter of 2017, we are going to look at some alternative Christmas decorating for your home. Every year most of us pull out the same decorations that we have been using for years. So why not move outside your comfort zone and opt for some...
by Joanne | Dec 7, 2017 | Blog
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...
by Joanne | Dec 7, 2017 | Blog
Hello! It’s that time of year again and I have to say “I love it…..” Christmas is one of my favourite times of the year and I just embrace all aspects of it. However, for many of us choosing the right gift for our loved ones seems to get more...
by Joanne | Nov 23, 2017 | Blog
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...
by Joanne | Nov 7, 2017 | Blog
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...
by Joanne | Oct 26, 2017 | Blog
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...
by Joanne | Oct 26, 2017 | Blog
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...
by Joanne | Oct 12, 2017 | Blog
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...
by Joanne | Sep 28, 2017 | Blog
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...
by Joanne | Aug 31, 2017 | Blog
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...
by Joanne | Aug 17, 2017 | Blog
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...
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