Almost exactly one year ago, we installed a ceiling fan in our bedroom. We had a pretty ugly one in there for years and I was determined to find a pretty chandelier to hang in its place. But the truth is, we love sleeping with a light breeze and a modern, beautiful ceiling fan was what we needed. We have been so happy with the one we chose and don’t regret it for a second. For light, we currently use our lamps, but we do have plans to add recessed lighting.
The more I think about it, the more silly it is that so many in the design world are nixing ceiling fans so quickly in favor of a pretty light. Sometimes, a ceiling fan is a necessity! Sometimes it’s just a want. And thankfully, these days they are showing up more and more in beautifully designed spaces and there are many brands designing really pretty options. Ceiling fans can be a beautiful, functional addition to any room.
Here are eleven of our favorites (all three in the images above are featured in the round-up below as numbers 2, 7 and 6 respectively).
No. 1 | No. 2 | No. 3 | No. 4 | No. 5 | No. 6 | No. 7 | No. 8 | No. 9 | No. 10 | No. 11Â
If you aren’t able to hardwire a fan in place, or like the ease of portability, or maybe you’re just a seasonal fan lover–portable fans can actually be very good looking, also. Both of our daughters have grown up with a small fan on their dresser to provide white noise and a little breeze.
Here are 12 of our favorite portable fans (many under $100 and even less than $50!) that can double as a design element in any corner you like a little breeze.
No. 1 | No. 2 | No. 3 | No. 4 | No. 5 | No. 6 | No. 7 | No. 8 | No. 9 | No. 10 | No. 11 | No. 12
Anyone else glad we’re seeing a shift in the design world to more practical, functional living?
I love #7 ceiling fan. I’m unable to find it. Can you
Be specific as to description or make, model of
Fan. Thanks
Lucci Air Airfusion Akmani 60 in. Indoor Ceiling Fan
I love that you posted this! We lived in Las Vegas for almost four years and air circulation was a MUST. It was so difficult to find a fan that was gorgeous and didn’t cost a fortune. We wanted to find one with a light too. EVEN harder. Here’s hoping design, function, and cost can continue to become “fashionable”!
And guys, if you did or are planning to, PLEASE don’t throw out old ceiling fans/light fixtures into the garbage or recycling, especially if they’re more than 20 years old. Sell them online and chances are, collectors might buy them. You have read properly; there are collector forums for old fan/light fixture/furniture collectors. Please help preserve these old things! One person’s trash is another’s treasure!
I like #8, it’s listed as an outdoor fan. Can you put it inside?
I have the peregrine (with light) from rejuvenation and it is soooo good, and so beautiful people actually comment on it when they see it. We are ordering another for the bedroom. I don’t get not wanting fans! They are so quiet now, I hate listening to loud, portable fans. And who wants to run air conditioning all the time throughout the whole house if you just need in a room.
Ps recently started listening to podcast and love! Helps get me through workday :)