Lighting
/ 19.02.2019
SPOTLIGHT ON: March features announced
Hotel Designs has officially dropped its March editorial features, which are Technology and Guestroom Lighting… Throughout March, Hotel Designs’ Spotlight On features will look at two highly topical…
/ 15.02.2019
Top stories of the week: design love from Bangkok, hide and seek architecture and a new hotel chapter
With architecture and construction firmly in the spotlight, Hotel Designs has witnessed another jam-packed week full of interesting stories that highlights our love in…
/ 15.02.2019
Chapter Roma to open this spring
The 42-key hotel, designed by Tristan Du Plessis of Studio A, will be the first property to open in the newly established Chapter Italia…
/ 14.02.2019
The Sound Hotel opens to celebrate all senses in Seattle
The Hotel Group and Hilton have announced the grand opening of The Sound Hotel Seattle Belltown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Woven into the fabric of Belltown, one of…
/ 14.02.2019
PRODUCT WATCH: Retro chic lighting from Chelsom
Inspired by Art Deco designs, the elegant Capri table lamp by Chelsom exudes retro chic that would look at home in any interior… Available…
/ 13.02.2019
EDITION arrives in New York’s Times Square
The Times Square EDITION is the brand’s second hotel to open in New York… There simply has never been anything like it before in…
/ 08.02.2019
Hyatt Regency Valencia completes multi-million dollar renovation
The 244-key hotel’s renovation in Valencia California has been designed for the modern traveller in mind… Hyatt Regency Valencia and Dimension Development has announced the completion…
/ 07.02.2019
Melia Hotels International opens first property in Prague
Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s largest hotel brand, unveils INNSiDE Prague Old Town, its latest property and first hotel in the Czech capital… Designed by Spanish…
/ 07.02.2019
W Hotels arrives on The Palm, Dubai
The 350-key W Dubai – The Palm opens, complete with disruptive interiors, to design its own narrative and lead the ever-changing hospitality scene in the Middle…
/ 06.02.2019
Editor’s round-up of MAISON&OBJET Paris and Deco Off 2019
With the aim to unearth new talent among the sea of exhibitors, as well as identifying emerging trends in all markets, editor Hamish Kilburn…
/ 04.02.2019
Hotel Designs closes January with online traffic record
The leading international hotel design website closes January with a record-breaking 67, 792 readers…. By exploring hotel openings and spas as its Spotlight On features during…
/ 02.02.2019
Top 5 stories of the week: Lighting the mood, surface trends and Meet Up developments
Concluding January and looking ahead to the future of lighting, surfaces and hotel development, Hamish Kilburn writes the top five stories of the week……
/ 31.01.2019
Hamilton litestat confirmed exclusive headline partner for Meet Up London: 30 Under 30
Hotel Designs has confirmed that Hamilton Litestat will be the exclusive headline partner at Meet Up London: 30 Under 30, which takes place at the…
/ 30.01.2019
One-third of consumers believe lighting helps to eliminate January Blues
A study has revealed that one in three people believe that lighting is important to creating a relaxed and calm atmosphere before bed… As the January…
/ 28.01.2019
Hotel lighting in the cruise vessels of the future
In response to the final article in the series, Hotels at New Heights, Chelsom Lighting shares its expertise on how it has helped to…
/ 25.01.2019
Architects and designers concerned to incorporate flame installations in design
79 per cent of architects and designers avoid using flame installations in their projects, a study has revealed… Architects and designers have growing concerns…
/ 18.01.2019
Top 5 stories of the week: Lighting the future, Madrid arrivals and Nobu expansion
From lighting insights to hotel group milestones, here are Hotel Designs’ top stories of the week… As we continue our Spotlight On hotel openings, this week’s…
/ 16.01.2019
In Conversation With: Moritz Waldemeyer, lighting designer to the stars
Lighting designer Moritz Waldemeyer speaks to editor Hamish Kilburn about 2019 trends, the power of lighting therapy and how one moment in time can…
/ 19.12.2018
The Bigger the better according to Rosanna Lonsdale
Bigger is most definitely better according to Rosanna Lonsdale’s latest collection of large decorative lamps. The latest collection of ‘Large Lamps’ from the brand…
/ 14.12.2018
Hamilton Litestat has the perfect accompaniment to Spiced Honey
British electrical solutions provider Hamilton’s bronze electrical accessories a perfect match for Dulux Colour of the Year 2019… Paint brand Dulux has announced ‘Spiced…
/ 10.12.2018
Spotlight On: A Year in Review – top products launched in 2018 (Part 2)
Continuing this month’s Spotlight On feature on ‘A Year In Review’ (Products of the year 2018), we have highlighted what we believed to have been…
/ 27.11.2018
Spotlight On: A Year In Review (products)
Throughout December, Hotel Design’ Spotlight On will be throwing it back to the major products that have launched over the last 12 months… Next…
/ 20.11.2018
Ruby Hotels unveils plans for UK and international expansion in 2019 and 2020
The Munich-based hotel brand, Ruby Hotels, has announced plans to open an additional eight hotels by 2020… Pioneering the ‘Lean Luxury’ concept, Ruby Hotels…
/ 26.10.2018
Chelsom to exhibit at BDNY 2018
Hotel Designs’ Recommended Supplier Chelsom will be exhibiting at Boutique Design New York on Booth 139… Lighting manufacturer Chelsom will once again be exhibiting…
/ 17.10.2018
New supporting partner announced for The Brit List 2018
Hotel Designs welcomes Studio Moritz Waldemeyer as a supporting partner to The Brit List 2018 which takes place on November 22 at BEAT London……
/ 02.10.2018
SPOTLIGHT ON: Configurable luminaire system wins Architectural SSL Product Innovation Lighting Award
The now award-winning product is a configurable luminaire system which unites timeless styling and classic form with state-of-the-art LED function… Stormbell by LAMP has been named the…
/ 03.09.2018
SPOTLIGHT ON: Storytelling in the hotel lobby
Hotel Designs editor Hamish Kilburn and Richmond International’s Fiona Thompson together investigate just how the hotel lobby has evolved in recent years and why,…
/ 15.08.2018
PRODUCT WATCH: Chelsom’s answer to balancing warmth and drama in lighting
Halo from Chelsom is one of the signature ranges from the brand-new collection Edition 26, presenting true statement lighting fittings that create impressive additions to a…
/ 02.08.2018
In Conversation With: lighting expert Ian Cameron from Cameron Design House
With lighting design having the ability to make or break a hotel concept, editor of Hotel Designs Hamish Kilburn sat down with the founder and…
/ 27.07.2018
Understanding lighting technology with Hamilton Litestat
Following on from Hotel Designs’ Spotlight On’ feature of Technology last month, editor Hamish Kilburn sat down with the marketing manager of Hamilton Litestat…
/ 20.07.2018
Rich, sumptuous tones and geometric patterns from Chelsom
Laguna is one of the signature ranges from Chelsom’s latest collection, Edition 26… Rediscovered original 1960’s artisan glass moulds which had lain unused since…
/ 20.06.2018
Hamilton will exhibit at SLEEP+EAT
Hamilton is confirmed to exhibit at this year’s newly-rebranded SLEEP + EAT exhibition, Stand C52, taking place on November 20-21, 2018 at the new location…
/ 19.06.2018
Bespoke brass lighting for Edinburgh’s newest brasserie
Working to a Martin Brudnizki Design Studio design, lighting specialists Dernier & Hamlyn produced a stunning two-tier chandelier almost 1.5 m across that forms…
/ 14.06.2018
TECH CASE STUDY: Lighting up Ultima Gstaad Hotel
Lighting company B Light has lit up the interiors of the new chalet-like hotel in the Swiss Alps… A luxury hotel surrounded by the…
/ 08.06.2018
GUEST BLOG: Brighten up hotel interiors with lighting
The rise in innovative lighting technologies is pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved in hospitality interiors, both aesthetically and in terms of…
/ 06.06.2018
Vaughan lit up Chelsea Flower Show 2018
Design and manufacturer Vaughan was given the unique opportunity to show its outdoor lighting collection at Chelsea Flower Show 2018 by sponsoring garden designer, Robert…
/ 25.05.2018
Seven minutes with lighting experts Robert and William Chelsom
Following the recently launched Edition 26, Hotel Designs editor Hamish Kilburn caught up the father-and-son duo Robert and William Chelsom to understand how the firm is…
/ 01.03.2018
The best new lighting trends: lighting features and current inspiration
Hotel Designs are celebrating the best of lighting design, from impressive hotel lighting to bespoke lighting for the home. Check below for the lighting…
/ 24.01.2018
Lyco brings energy consumption down for Malmaison and Hotel Du Vin Group
Lighting firm Lyco has successfully helped to reduce energy consumption across the Malmaison and Hotel Du Vin estate by replacing all existing light bulbs…
/ 04.01.2018
Moroccan Bazaar on how to procure a client’s decorative lighting
Moroccan Bazaar has revealed its top five tips to help companies complete a client’s lighting project. From advice on budgets to the importance of…
/ 21.11.2017
Sleep 2017 Live: Italian ‘Daydream’ flair
Sleep is one of Europe’s premier hotel design events, and took place in London 21st-22nd November 2017, at The Business Design Centre, Angel. The…
/ 16.11.2017
Chelsom exhibiting at Sleep for 11th consecutive year
Chelsom are delighted to announce that they will once again be exhibiting at the annual Sleep Event, which takes place at the Business Design…
/ 31.10.2017
Surface and light – endless solutions at Sleep
The interaction between surface and light defines a guest’s perceptual experience of the lobby, bar or guestroom – and Sleep holds endless solutions to…
/ 26.10.2017
Decorative Accessories: Metallic Finish for Furtho from Jalu
Having caught up with Jalu in this month’s ‘Company Profile’, Hotel Designs had the chance to get a sneak peak at the company’s newest…
/ 11.10.2017
Chelsom Annual Sale – November 2017
Just once a year, Chelsom sell hundreds of top quality, perfect condition pieces at discontinued clearance prices. Set to be held at Heritage House…
/ 09.10.2017
Company Profile: Outdoor lighting from Jalu
Officially launched earlier this year, and first seen at Clerkenwell Design Week, there’s a new player on the outdoor accessory scene – Jalu –…
/ 04.10.2017
Vaughan to show off new additions at IHS 2017
Vaughan will be launching some stylish new additions to their range at the Independent Hotel Show 2017, Stand 19. Highlights from the collection include…
/ 20.09.2017
Project Spotlight: Dernier & Hamlyn checks in at Four Seasons again
Dernier & Hamlyn recently completed its third project for luxury hotel brand Four Seasons following successful commissions in London and Baku. In partnership with…
/ 04.09.2017
Lighting trends at Decorex 2017
For forty years, Decorex has been the UK’s leading luxury interiors showcase and where the design-minded come to discover trends and gain new inspiration…
/ 04.08.2017
Product Spotlight: Hamilton’s ‘primed-to-paint’ range to be debuted at Decorex
Following a successful show last year, Hamilton is again returning to interior design exhibition Decorex on 17-20 September 2017, held at Syon Park, London….
/ 04.08.2017
Product Spotlight: Scroll from Chelsom
The Scroll Desk Lamp is a sleek and contemporary piece fusing clean and stylish design with the latest technology. Also available as a Floor…
/ 24.07.2017
Guest Blog: MK Electric – Getting into detail to impress guests
When it comes to impressing guests, it’s vital to stay ahead of the game and offer an experience like no other, and a key…
/ 10.07.2017
Dernier & Hamlyn’s luxury lighting at The Langham London
The Langham London in the heart of the city’s West end is an architectural icon that was Europe’s first Grand Hotel when it opened…
/ 07.07.2017
Chelsom celebrating 70th anniversary
This month Chelsom, leading designer and manufacturer of decorative lighting for the global hospitality and marine sectors, celebrates 70 successful years in business. Chelsom…
/ 30.06.2017
Product Spotlight: Custom Crown from Chelsom
The Custom Crown pendant is one of eleven unique and creative designs that form the Chelsom custom lighting range which launched in 2016 as…
/ 28.06.2017
John Hadley joins Chelsom board as Marine Director
Following sustained growth and success in supplying custom lighting to the global marine industry, Chelsom are strengthening their board with the appointment of John…
/ 28.06.2017
Lighting Focus: Jalu launches innovative concept for outdoor lighting
Jalu Ltd recently launched its first two collections of striking outdoor floor lamps. Inspired by outdoor living products whilst working and travelling overseas, Alison…
/ 07.06.2017
Guest Blog: Jeremy Quantrill – The benefits of bespoke lighting…
Jeremy Quantrill, managing director of Dernier & Hamlyn explains how beautiful, bespoke lighting does not have to be as expensive as you may think……
/ 22.05.2017
Hotel Lighting Q&A: Ganesh Prasad – Chelsom Head of Technical
Ganesh Prasad recently joined international lighting specialists Chelsom as Head of Technical. Having worked in India, the Middle East and the UK he brings…
/ 21.04.2017
Chelsom honoured with Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade
Chelsom has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade in recognition of its outstanding export achievements over the past three…
/ 18.04.2017
Product Spotlight: Holix floor lamps from Jalu
Jalu Ltd has recently launched The Holix, its second collection of striking contemporary floor lamps – bringing a bold and original concept to the…
/ 29.03.2017
Product Spotlight: Rock by Chelsom
The Rock desk lamp light fuses clean and stylish design with the latest trends to create a sleek and contemporary piece that works in…
/ 23.03.2017
Company Profile: Jalu – An innovative concept for outdoor lighting
About Jalu Ltd New business Jalu Ltd has recently launched its first two collections of striking contemporary floor lamps – bringing a bold and…
/ 15.03.2017
Product Spotlight: Table lamps from Hector Finch
This stunning new range of table lamps from Hector Finch are made in India and The Philippines and bring you a taste of the…
/ 14.03.2017
Case Study: Z Hotel City – Lutron
Background Z Hotel City is a newly converted boutique hotel on London’s Fleet Street. It’s the latest addition to the Z Hotels group, which…
/ 13.02.2017
February Lighting Focus: Chelsom’s Berlin
The Berlin wall light fuses clean and stylish design with the latest technology to create a sleek and contemporary piece that looks equally at…
/ 13.02.2017
February Lighting Focus: New range from Gallery Direct
Gallery Direct’s new Spring/Summer 2017 Collection includes a fantastic selection of new lighting to add to their existing range. One of the new products…
/ 10.02.2017
February Lighting Focus: Roca offers lighting solutions for hotel bathrooms
The lighting in hotel bathrooms is so important as it’s often the room where guests will get ready at any time of the day….
/ 08.02.2017
February Lighting Focus: Stockholm by Chelsom
The elegant Stockholm table lamp is one of the standout pieces from Chelsom’s new collection, Edition 25. Epitomising the understated beauty of Scandinavian design,…
/ 06.02.2017
Product Range: Lighting pieces from Vaughan
Leading international lighting company, Vaughan, has recently launched a range of new products designed for the hotel and contract market. Highlighted pieces from the…
/ 27.01.2017
COMPANY PROFILE: Dernier & Hamlyn
In this day and age of mass production and mass consumption, it is always a satisfying to find good craftsmanship, skilled work and years…
/ 25.01.2017
Project Spotlight: Chelsom on board Regent Seven Seas Explorer
The words cruise and luxury have been inextricably linked since the days when the mighty liners were the preferred mode of transport for traversing…
/ 23.01.2017
Chelsom Product Watch: Custom Orion
The Custom Orion pendant is one of eleven unique and creative designs that form the Chelsom custom lighting range which launched in 2016 as…
/ 26.12.2016
Case Study: ME hotel opts for five-star Wandsworth light switches
For luxury hotels, standing out from the crowd makes the difference between a place to stay and a destination. This is why attention to…
/ 19.12.2016
Guest Blog: Wandsworth Case Study – Ham Yard Hotel
As Giorgio Armani so eloquently put it, “The difference between style and fashion is quality”. The Wandsworth Group couldn’t agree more. That’s why their…
/ 05.12.2016
Product Spotlight: LED Dock Combination
LED Dock Combination by Chelsom is a slender hotel guest room or ship cabin wall light ideal for the bedside with main room illumination…
/ 17.11.2016
Project Spotlight: Chelsom on Harmony Of The Seas
Two days before Harmony Of The Seas, the world’s largest ever cruise ship, left the STX shipyard in St. Nazaire where she was built,…
/ 21.10.2016
Product Spotlight: Chelsom’s Stockholm lamps
The elegant Stockholm table lamp is one of the standout pieces from Chelsom’s new collection, Edition 25. Epitomising the understated beauty of Scandinavian design,…
/ 28.09.2016
Project Spotlight: Chelsom at The Beekman, New York
Chelsom is pleased to reveal its work with Martin Brudnizki Design Studio and the Cardy Group in creating a stunning custom designed lighting scheme…
/ 08.08.2016
Guest Blog: ‘Suppliers must act as experts within their sectors’
I never cease to be amazed by the vast breadth of knowledge interior designers need in order to cope with all the different strands…
/ 05.08.2016
Product Spotlight: Hamilton Litestat to showcase ‘smart living’ at Decorex
Smart technology and devices have become everyday essentials for many in today’s ‘always connected’ life, enabling people to do whatever they want, whenever and…
/ 28.07.2016
Project Spotlight: Dernier & Hamlyn’s true colours at The Berkeley
The legendary Blue Bar at The Berkeley in the heart of Knightsbridge has recently re-opened following a six-month refurbishment. Retaining its original look by…
/ 07.07.2016
Project Spotlight: Dernier & Hamlyn’s lighting for the Gleneagles is ‘above par’
As part of the extensive refurbishment of the Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, Scotland, Dernier & Hamlyn has manufactured bespoke lighting for the main bar,…
/ 29.06.2016
Product Spotlight: Baulmann’s new Candela issue 14 available now
Browse through Baulmann Leuchten’s latest CANDELA magazine and find out about our current lighting trends in our diverse range of special projects. You will…
/ 19.05.2016
Product Spotlight: Chelsom launch new collection – Edition 25
More than two years of in-house design led by Robert and Will Chelsom has resulted in the launch of Chelsom’s brand new collection, Edition…
/ 11.04.2016
Baulmann Leuchten contracted to manufacture lighting for Boulevard Hotel Baku
Baulmann Leuchten were asked to collaborate on the manufacture of guestroom and public area lighting for the Boulevard Hotel Baku. Located in the heart…
/ 07.04.2016
Chelsom to exhibit once again at HD Expo 2016 in Las Vegas
Chelsom are delighted to once again be exhibiting at HD Expo 2016 which takes place at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas on 4th-6th May. HD…
/ 05.04.2016
Bathroom Accessory Focus: Lighting fixtures
Pitching the lighting of various spaces within a hotel is a challenging but rewarding experience for designers. The impact a well-appointed fixture can bring…
/ 24.03.2016
Chelsom strengthens sales team with new appointment
Chelsom bolsters its Sales team with the appointment of Karen Brennan as Sales Consultant for the South of England as the company consolidates its…
/ 23.03.2016
Hamilton Litestat to showcase ‘designer’ collections at BIID Conference
Hamilton Litestat is confirmed as one of just eight exhibitors to showcase its product range at the annual conference for the British Institute of…
/ 07.03.2016
Project Spotlight: Chelsom supply custom lighting for luxury super yacht Crystal Esprit
Chelsom was recently commissioned to supply bespoke public area lighting on-board Crystal Cruises’ newest addition to the fleet, the luxury 5- star plus Crystal…
/ 20.02.2016
Product Spotlight: Chelsom’s Swing Reading lamp
The Swing Reading Table Lamp by Chelsom is a sleek and contemporary piece fusing clean and stylish design with the latest technology. Also available…