Is A Small Ceiling Fan Right For You?
If you're thinking about getting a ceiling fan but are still uncertain, check out our guide below to help you decide if getting a small ceiling fan is right for you.
02/02/2022
So, you're thinking about getting a ceiling fan but worried that all of the options available that suit your tastes might be a little bit too big for your home. Luckily, smaller ceiling fans exist to meet this very need. Ceiling fans come in different sizes, indicated by their blade sweep. This might be 36 in or 42 in. Larger ceiling fans can be 54 in or maybe even 63 in. Each one fits a different sized room. Small ceiling fans are anything between the 36 and 42 inch range. These will actually fit in a wide array of different rooms. That's what makes small ceiling fans so appealing. So if you've been thinking about getting one for a while but are still uncertain, check out our guide below to help you decide if getting a small ceiling fan is right for you.
Reasons To Get A Small Ceiling Fan
Smaller ceiling fans are fantastic for personal use in your bedroom or office. They even have some positive applications if installed in a bathroom. The ceiling fans are smaller so they're not going to take up as much space and they're not going to look ugly amid the rest of your room. Better, you can install a bunch of different accessories that can make the enjoyment of the ceiling fan much easier. They're super easy to install as well. They also come in a variety of different styles. Whether your taste extends more toward the modern, trendy, or transitional style, or you prefer something a bit more rustic and cozy, there's a small ceiling fan out there for you.
Flush Mount
Due to the sizes of the rooms in which they normally go, smaller ceiling fans might end up being mounted with a flush or hugger style mount. This creates a low-profile style ceiling fan that essentially hugs the ceiling. If your room is eight ft or lower as far as ceiling height goes, then this is definitely the type of mount you're going to need. For anything higher or sloped, you'll need a down rod. Downrods come in various heights to accommodate additional ceiling height and for extremely high ceilings might require an extension. Measuring your ceiling and understanding your mounting needs is important for getting the most out of your small ceiling fan. Low Profile fans are not dangerous—Mythbusters disproved that years ago—and are an amazing addition to your home.
With Lighting
Accessorizing your small ceiling fan with lights is a great design idea. Fans can either come with lights or be upgraded with a light kit. Some of the lighting options include transitional, nautical, contemporary, and chandelier styles. Canned, recessed lighting in a fan is also a good choice. Some fans have single light fixtures while others might have three to five. Contemporary lighting is clean, simple, and functional. It sounds boring, we know, but rest assured it's quite wonderful.
Transitional lighting is another popular option. It sounds fancy, but really it's just a step away from contemporary style and works for different types of interior design motifs. Nautical lighting features strong transitional lines, usually a metal finish, exposed bulbs, and lantern-style light fixtures. This is an increasingly popular lighting choice on numerous fan styles. There are numerous other styles, so be sure to do some research and find out the best one to suit your tastes. For bulbs, LEDs are usually the best. Fixtures can feature clear glass or frosted glass when you want a little bit of light diffusion. There are so many delightful bulb styles, it can be simultaneously fun and overwhelming to explore the possibilities.
With Remote Control
When it comes to controlling your ceiling fan, there used to only be a few options: a pull chain or a light switch on the wall. Now, there's nothing wrong with getting up once in awhile and taking care of the fan manually. It's a great fail safe to have as a backup. But a remote control makes your life so much easier. Remote controls can really be convenient when you're trying to relax. If you want to be able to control the lighting, the fan speed, the fan direction, and more than a remote control is your best bet.
Better yet, most fans make it easy to
store the remote control in its own holster or
designated space so you don't lose it. How many
of us have had that problem with our television
remotes? You know what we're talking about.
That's why, installing
remote controlled small
ceiling fans in your home is a step in the right
direction for enhancing your space with this
wonderful appliance.
With Smart Controls
Modern times, and the technology that drives our daily lives, is a pretty fantastic time in which to live. Nearly everything we have can connect in some way to our smartphones and be controlled. This offers myriad benefits for most applications. It even applies to ceiling fans. Instead of a remote control, some ceiling fans have smart technology that allows them to interact with your phone via an app. Through the app, users can adjust the fan speed, dim the lights, turn the fan on/ off, control the lighting, change the direction of the fan, and occasionally even set up an auto timer/shut off. The versatility of a smart fan is one of the many reasons the Internet of Things is taking off these days. Why not take a leap into the future and enhance your fan with smart technology today?