Our house does not have central air, and Chicago summers are hot and humid. I was a little concerned that we would be uncomfortable as the temperatures rose, but it hasn’t been too bad. A shady porch for enjoying a breeze helps. 10′ tall ceilings inside and transom windows above the bedroom doors help. Window A/C units help. Portable fans help, and though I’d rather choose fixtures for looks alone, ceiling fans help. There are four in the house already, and we’re planning to add at least two more.
Here’s what I’ve been looking for in a fan:
simple and classic, early vintage style, or industrial-inspired
nothing too modern or so simple that it looks cheap
light kit optional (depends on the room — lamps/sconces are adequate in bedrooms)
four or five blades
no gimmicks (gyro fans, palm leaves, etc.)
black, bronze, or brass (in another house I might prefer white, but here I don’t think the color works as well)
roughly 48″ across, give or take 6″
Some of these are available in several finishes, but I tried to stick to black or dark bronze for the roundup so they could be compared more readily by shape and style than by color. Many are also adaptable to house a light kit, and the down rod can often be adjusted for height.
Classic Bistro Style
52″ Harbor Breeze Classic Outdoor Ceiling Fan, Lowe’s, $80
42″ Progress Lighting Airpro Builder Ceiling Fan, Lowe’s, $111
52″ Sea Gull Lighting Quality Ceiling Fan, Lowe’s, $171
43″ Gemma Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fan, Home Depot, $242
52″ Bistro Ceiling Fan, Restoration Hardware, $289
54″ Ainsworth Ceiling Fan, House of Antique Hardware, $310
52″ Heron No Light 4-Blade Ceiling Fan, Rejuvenation, $450
52″ Hunter Original Ceiling Fan, House of Antique Hardware, $463
Industrial-Inspired
52″ Progress Lighting North Park 4-Blade Ceiling Fan, Lowe’s, $214
Lapa Ceiling Fan, Barn Light Electric, $446
Machine Age Polished Copper Ceiling Fan, Barn Light Electric, $475
Industry Ceiling Fan, Restoration Hardware, $499
Peregrine Industrial No Light 4-Blade Ceiling Fan, Rejuvenation, $500
also seen in the leading image, with an LED light
Earhart Ceiling Fan, Restoration Hardware, $579
p.s. I totally should have had two matching post titles in a row.
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