Bespoke lighting from Chelsom for luxury Windstar fleet

Working alongside cruise specialists McVitty Interior Consultants of London and Trimline Interiors of Southampton, Chelsom have been appointed to manufacture and supply all the cabin lighting across the Windstar fleet, comprising Wind Surf, Wind Spirit and Wind Star. 

As part of the multi-million dollar fleet refurbishment plan which was launched last Autumn, Chelsom is also in the process of designing bespoke public area lighting on this luxurious fleet. 

The bespoke cabin lighting was designed to exude luxury, and create ambience to enhance the rich interior scheme created by McVitty. Being involved by the designers right from the concept stage allowed Chelsom to play a pivotal role in the design, ensuring that the product was perfect for a marine environment. 

The bespoke combination wall brackets which offer general bedside lighting together with directional flexi-arm LED reading light, have already been supplied for Wind Surf. Finished in a beautiful satin brass finish, the brackets are completed by silk pebble coloured shades. For the lounge area, the designers specified heavily ribbed blown glass table lamps from Chelsom in smoked grey colour with matching silk shades. For stability, the lamp bases were adapted to be securely fitted to the wooden furniture. 

In April, when the Wind Star and Wind Spirit yachts reach wetdock, the same specification of lighting will be installed in both ships, along with additional public areas lighting. For the reception areas, Chelsom is putting together prototype design proposals with McVitty Interiors for large scale central reception pendants which will be stunning. 

Will Chelsom, who heads up the Chelsom cruise division comments, ”We are extremely happy with the lighting products we’re supplying to the Windstar projects. In my opinion, McVItty and Trimline Interiors have created the most striking and luxurious looking Cruise Ship cabins I have ever seen. I am so glad that Chelsom can claim to be a part of this superb trio of refurbishment projects.” 

Chelsom will be exhibiting at the Cruise Shipping Miami exhibition next month, from March 12-15^th where they will be previewing some of the new Edition 23 catalogue lighting products to be launched in May.

Suspended sparkle for Royal Horseguards Hotel

Delicately illuminating the deep recessed ceiling of the Equus Bar at the Royal Horseguards Hotel London, suspended  strings of clear acrylic shapes offer subtle sparkle to the bar and reception areas.

Suspended acrylic discs give sparkle at Royal Horseguards

Designed in collaboration with STS Design, to give a contemporary organic focus to the coffered ceiling with glints of bright light whilst highlighting the classic Victorian features, each recess houses hundreds of random acrylic shapes, all highly polished to catch the light. Eight low voltage 35w IRC downlighters are encased within each stainless steel ceiling plates giving flashes of brilliant light, reflected by the individually strung acrylic drops.

Part of a major restoration for this magnificent 5 star Guoman hotel, the Equus bar is now an eclectic mix of furnishings combined to recreate the ‘Gentleman’s Club’ atmosphere of yesteryear.

Chelsom lighting for Mint Hotel Amsterdam

Within a contemporary ‘urban’ inspired interior created by Bennetts Associates for the latest Mint Hotel in Amsterdam, the bespoke guestroom lighting from Chelsom features clean lines in a brushed nickel finish, complemented by crisp cream cotton osier shades.

Chelsom lighting specified for Mint hotel Amsterdam

Designed to be understated and unobtrusive, the bedside brackets feature a flat square back-plate with a perpendicular tube support.  A matching table lamp completes the look, and both fittings are low energy, giving the benefit of substantial energy savings for this 553 guest room state-of-the-art hotel.

Reflecting the city locations preferred by the Mint Hotel chain, the guestroom interiors are fresh, efficient and contemporary. Designed primarily for both the business and leisure traveller, the ethos is to offer an airy modern sanctuary for work or play.

Chelsom opens Hong Kong office

Market-leading contract lighting specialists Chelsom have opened in the Far East, trading as ‘Chelsom Hong Kong Ltd’. 

The exciting move has been prompted by sustained overseas sales growth with exports to 70 countries now representing 35% of the company’s turnover. The base will initially be an administrative one, but will expand to include a sales operation in the near future. 

MD Robert Chelsom with son Will in Hong Kong (May 2011)

CEO Robert Chelsom comments: “Nowhere in the world can match our Chinese manufacturing partners’ standards of technology, finish and quality. Combine that with our in-house design capabilities based on years of close co-operation with the hospitality sector, and the result has been a long list of successful international projects. Opening in the Far East moves us closer to our manufacturing sources, ensuring constant QC inspections and technology reviews plus careful cost control.” 

Director Will Chelsom, who is heavily involved in export sales, says: “The Hong Kong base means that customers in the Far East, Middle East, Asia, Russia and elsewhere can opt for direct shipment of consignments from China to the final project destination with complete confidence. They will enjoy substantial reductions in lead times and freight costs. Chelsom designs guarantee product suitability; Chelsom QC guarantees quality and now direct shipping via our Hong Kong base guarantees the most competitive export pricing.”

A large part of Chelsom’s more specific product range continues to be manufactured in-house with UK or European componentry. Such items will be shipped from the company’s Head Office in Blackpool. Visit www.chelsom.co.uk  

 

Chelsom strengthens its sales

Chelsom strengthens sales team

Chelsom Ltd has appointed two new highly experienced Sales Consultants to join its existing team in order to maintain and enhance the high standards of service Chelsom gives to its clients.  The new appointments have been prompted by a sustained increase in national and international sales.

John Hadley, Chelsom lighting consultant

John Hadley, with over 15 years’ experience in the project market, will join us from the world of contract furniture and a large part of his focus will be within the cruise ship sector. Beverley Petzing comes with a background in contract wall coverings and carpets and has spent a similar length of time working with interior designers in London and the rest of the UK. Both have a fundamental understanding of the requirements of the hotel and leisure industry and put customer service above everything. They will be working mainly in London and the South East of England but will travel further afield in the UK and abroad to work with international hotel groups, overseas interior design practices and cruise ship specifiers.

Beverley Petzing, Chelsom lighting consultant

Managing Director Robert Chelsom said – “With big improvements in the designs, quality and particularly pricing of our range over the last couple of years, we have attracted  new customers from right across the international hotel and cruise industries. We are winning worldwide contracts and are consequently delighted that John and Beverley, two experienced and respected sales professionals from within our industry, will be joining Chelsom at this exciting time. They will soon be involved in detailed training in the wonderful world of lighting and look forward to meeting existing and new clients personally in the near future. ”

 

Bump pendants for contemporary lift lobby

As part of a £1.3m refurbishment project, designers APM Design were given a brief to illuminate the St Ann’s House Manchester lift lobby with distinctive contemporary fittings. ‘Bump’ pendants from Chelsom were specified featuring clear individual glass lenses bonded into laser cut metalwork which is finished in polished chrome.

Bump pendants for contemporary lift lobby

Each pendant is fitted with eight 42W halogen lamps to create the maximum level of sparkle through the clear polished glass domes. Removable chrome mesh top diffusers cover the body of the fitting to prevent the ingress of dust and insects and the strainer wires are adjustable during installation to accommodate individual drop requirements.

Engineers KJ Tait were responsible for the lighting installation which brings a touch of glamour to this prestigious office building, managed by Jones Lang Lasalle,  which overlooks St Ann’s Square in Manchester city centre.

Bespoke reading light for NCL cruise ship

Creating a unique bedside bracket for the suites of Norwegian Epic cruise ship, Chelsom teamed a contemporary chrome LED reading bracket with a stunning shade which stretches soft white PVC across a multi-faceted frame. An internal wrapped cylinder diffuses the light source to provide subtle illumination for these luxury staterooms.

Bespoke bedside light within suites on NCL Epic

Designed in part by Tillberg Design, cruise line specialists, the interior design scheme throughout the ship is fresh and fun, offering innovative and flexible accommodation for a variety of guests. The lighting brief required contemporary fittings throughout the ship which were highly functional yet unique in appearance.

Bespoke LED reading light with Ribbon shade

Will Chelsom, who spearheads the Chelsom cruise lighting division comments, “this bespoke design cleverly blends two of our best selling ranges into a striking fitting which is perfect for this environment. The LED flexi-arm offers excellent reading light; the main part of the fittings is low energy and finished in contemporary chrome and the PVC shade is very easy to maintain.”  

The Norwegian Epic cruise ship

Chelsom is recruiting!

As you know, Chelsom Ltd is the UK’s leading decorative contract lighting company supplying hotel and leisure industries nationally and worldwide. We’ve been established over 60 years, and it remains a family business with its Head Office and factory in the North West of England.

Most of our sales are generated from London and the South East and 35% of the turnover is exported. Owing to recent significant increases in sales, an opportunity has arisen for a high achiever in contract selling to join our successful existing team. Whereas past experience in lighting would be beneficial, it is far more important that the successful applicant has a proven track record in relevant contract furnishings supply. This natural extrovert will be well-connected with many of the leading London contract specifiers and will be joining the Chelsom team at a very exciting time.

So, if you think you’d like to join the Chelsom team to build on our successes to date, please send your CV into our sales director Kath White.

For full details, click here.

Chelsom Lighting at Four Seasons London at Park Lane

Created by renowned designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, the classical contemporary interior of the Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane is a sophisticated scheme showcasing British traditional quality at its very best.

Classic Corinthian column table lamps from Chelsom featuring fine brass castings with clear glass centres have been used for the bedsides, set against rich walnut panelled walls and tartan drapes. Teamed with hand-pleated cream silk shades, the lamps offer energy efficient, ambient lighting of superb quality.

Retro-style ‘Studio’ floor standards with metalwork spinnings finished in chrome and aluminium offer supplementary lighting for the seating area, and all 192 luxury guestrooms and suites feature bespoke bathroom sconces created to the interior designer’s specification.

Finely cast in brass and finished in subtle brushed steel, the smart single arm wall brackets perfectly complement the delicate mottled marble, cool cream walls and black glass finishes. Completed with simple cotton shades, the fittings are an elegant solution to this beautifully designed bathroom scheme.

Chelsom lighting at The Savoy London

An elegant blend of Art Deco and English Edwardian styling, the newly restored The Savoy introduces classically-inspired furnishings against a backdrop of original architectural features steeped in over 120 years of history.

One of the first hotels to offer electric lighting in 1889, The Savoy now boasts an assemblage of luminaires from Chelsom that spans the spectrum from restored treasured heirlooms to sparkling bespoke feature lights which utilise the latest low energy technology.

Restored original pendants in the foyer

Original brass Art Deco pendants suspended within the lobby were carefully cleaned and restored by Chelsom before being refurbished with high output 150W Halogen lamps and Emergency LEDs, to cast bright light onto the heavily corniced ceiling and subtle downlight onto the highly polished floor tiles, whilst adhering to safety regulations.  Representing the grandeur of a bygone age, the pendants are a striking example of British craftsmanship at its best.

Fully restored Art Deco pendants

With a stunning interior scheme designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon & Reardon Smith Architects, The Savoy has undoubtedly regained its iconic status as one of the leading hotels of the world, offering the very best in traditional English hospitality.

The 268 guestrooms, offering the height of 5-star luxury, now feature an eclectic mix of table lamps, desk lights and reading lighting from the Chelsom range. Brass swing arm reading lights and Bohemian hand-cut crystal chandeliers hang from the ceilings in the traditional guestrooms providing opulent glamour and timeless elegance, whilst the Deco rooms feature 1920’s inspired nightstands and bathroom lighting and state-of-the-art LED cone head reading lights in the headboards.

Bohemian crystal chandeliers for the guestrooms

Handmade silk shades were specially fabricated by Chelsom for many of the retained fittings, adding a new lease of life to the antique pieces.

After undergoing “the most ambitious hotel restoration project ever undertaken in London”, The Savoy is truly back as a statement of British heritage.