Ceiling fans are a typical site in many homes these days. That’s for a good reason. They cool things down. They warm things up. They’re stylish. They look good and come in a variety of different styles. They’re just fantastic furnishings for any home. Despite all this, choosing one can be a little challenging if you don’t know what to look for in a fan.
Today, we’ll go over a few important things you should probably know when choosing a ceiling fan for the upcoming year.
Fan Size
Whenever you buy something for your house, what’s the first thing you check to be sure it’ll work out? If you answered “size,” give yourself ten points and a pat on the back. Size (or blade sweep) is one of the single most important factors when choosing any furniture, but it’s especially crucial for buying a ceiling fan. Ceiling fans come in an array of different sizes. Determining the size of the fan is as simple as measuring its diameter. To accomplish that, all you need to do is measure from the tip of one blade to the tip of its opposite blade. If you have an odd number of Blades, there’ll be some math involved. You’ll need to meas
ure from one blade to the fan’s center to get the radius. Then simply multiply it by two to obtain the diameter for the fan. Ceiling fans can be as small as 26” in diameter to larger than 72”, so there are plenty of sizes available to match your needs.
Room Placement and Size
Fan size/blade sweep is pretty important, but figuring it out won’t do much good if you haven’t also measured the size of your room. First, figure out which room will be home to your new ceiling fan. If it’s a small room, you’ll need a smaller fan. If it’s a room that has a high ceiling, you’ll need a fan with a downrod. If it’s a larger room, you’ll likely want a bigger fan. Measuring a room is pretty easy (warning: there’s more math). Just find its square footage by measuring the room’s length by its width. Multiply those together, and you’ll be able to use that information to choose the right fan. Luckily, most ceiling fan retailers have a ceiling fan/room size chart to help buyers ensure they get the sizes right.
Lighting
Now that you have an idea of room and fan size, it’s time to decide if you want lighting or not. If your room already has great or natural lighting, you might want to skip lights altogether. If you’re looking to add ambiance, you can install dimmable lights. LED lights, however, are the best option for your fan’s lights. LEDs are versatile, can come in an array of color temperatures, last a long time, and offer exceptional energy efficiency. LEDs also don’t produce as much heat as other bulb types. Lighting on ceiling fans comes in a range of different fixtures from standard comes to fancy lantern-inspired designs and multi-light fixtures.
Smart Features
Everything has some kind of online functionality nowadays, and ceiling fans are no exception. Not only can you get a ceiling fan with remote control ability, you can get one that has smart features. These features will vary based on the brand and type of thing you get. However, some of the most common are voice commands, dimming the lighting, automation, scheduling (for when you want the fan to run and shut off on its own), and remote control. Being able to adjust the fan speed, turn it on and off, or use any of its smart features from anywhere with just the touch of a button is a pretty cool feature to have on a ceiling fan. Some people, however, may not want smart features on their ceiling fans. And that’s okay too. Whether you decide to get smart features or not, more ceiling fans are being equipped with them than ever before and they are always an option when shopping for ceiling fans online.
Fan Style
Understanding size and features is critical, but you should also know what style of ceiling fan you want to get. And there are a ton of different options. Rustic Fans are more traditional fans with wooden blades and a more natural look. Modern fans are more metallic and sleek, featuring streamlined modern design sensibilities. Farmhouse fans combine the best of rustic and modern to create a hybrid ceiling fan. Industrial fans take a different approach to aesthetics, resembling the types of fans you’d find in a warehouse or factory. Hugger ceiling fans “hug” the ceiling. Windmill fans are large and feature more than five blades (plus, they’re outdoor rated). There are a range of excellent ceiling fans out there, in a number of unique styles. Now that you know how to choose one—and which styles are available—you have the tools you need to choose the best ceiling fan for you in 2024.
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