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Does the Ceiling Fan Have a Place?
Posted by Kate Johnson, July 30, 2009

We recently wrapped up production of a reprint of our Bedrooms Special Edition, which first appeared in 2006. If you missed it back then, look for it on newsstands through September. 

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As I was looking through all the photos, I noticed several that contained what can be a point of contention between husbands and wives, designers and clients: ceiling fans. While I agree that there are some hideous options out there (cheetah pattern anyone?)...

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... I must admit, I find it very difficult to fall asleep without some sort of breeze blowing. I don't know if the designers of the following rooms ceded to their clients wishes against their own aesthetic preferences, but I think these examples show that you don't have to compromise looks for comfort. (Click on pictures to enlarge.)

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Above: Designed by Amelia Handegan; photographed by Pieter Estersohn.


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Above: Designed by Christy Ford; photographed by William Waldron


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Above: Designed by Barry Dixon; photographed by Tria Giovan

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Above: Designed by Jose Solis Betancourt and Paul Sherrill; photographed by Pieter Estersohn

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Above: Designed by Richard Keith Langham; photographed by William Waldron


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Above: Designed by Kim Zimmerman; photographed by Pieter Estersohn

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Above: Designed by Carolyn Malone; photographed by William Waldron

What do you think of ceiling fans? Any tips for how to do it right--or what not to do? Have you found one that that looks great? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

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Comments

Can't live without a ceiling fan in my bedroom. Mine is painted out the color of our ceiling to make it "go away." I don't like light kits.

Posted by:Karen | July 30, 2009 at 04:14 PM

A ceiling fan in the bedroom keeps my husband and me from fighting about whether the AC should be on at night. Even on warm nights, the fan keeps me cool enough. Ours is basic and white against a white ceiling so it "blends".

Posted by:Tracy | July 30, 2009 at 04:36 PM

Many thanks for this wonderful posting! And very well-timed too! My Dh and I are trying to deal with replacing the old ceiling fans and while we would prefer a lovely old lantern or chandelier above our heads -- the heat here in Dallas dictates the need for a ceiling fan! Thank you for showing these examples! Very elegant!


Jan at Rosemary Cottage

Posted by:Jan | July 31, 2009 at 02:26 PM

I'm glad the post was helpful, Jan. And thanks to Karen and Tracy for their tips!

Posted by:Kate Johnson | July 31, 2009 at 03:00 PM

I have ceiling fans in all my upstairs bedrooms and I love them. Of course, picking one that works with the design of the room is most important.

Posted by:Mari' | August 02, 2009 at 04:48 PM

I have been torn on this issue myself. So, my new home in Little Rock had a plain ceiling fan, so I bought one that blended in with my Italian themed bedroom. So, it worked out. So many nice ones on the market and it helps when the AC fails.

Posted by:Lorrie S. LeBeaux | August 03, 2009 at 10:46 AM
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