Ceiling Fan Design Trends

A Century and a Half Ago . . .
Ceiling fans appeared in America around 1860. Blades were powered by a turbine and steam. Over 20 years passed before an electric fan, powered by the same motor that powered the Singer sewing machine, was manufactured. Over almost 150 years, there have been rises and falls in ceiling fan trends.

A Statement of Style Ceiling fans have leaped from functional appliances to stylish home accessories that use advanced technology and complement the latest decorating trends. Finishes of ceiling fans were once limited to white and brass, but ever-changing trends have brought about rustic copper, bronze, brushed nickel, steel, and pewter ceiling fan finishes, with blades of various wood, metal, and synthetic materials. Trends lean toward ceiling fans with light kits, up-and-down lighting, and large single fixtures or multiple bulbs and shades. Some of the hottest ceiling fan trends are Mission, Asian, and art deco styles. There are even ceiling fans with blades that fold up when not in use, leaving only an elegant light fixture showing. And although chain pulls still exist, the trendiest models have wall-mounted remote controls or handheld remote controls.

A Customization System
The Internet is the perfect research tool for identifying ceiling fan trends and determining the perfect ceiling fan for each room in the house. A low ceiling that you might think cannot house a ceiling fan and abide by city building codes can actually be accessorized with ceiling fans.

The trend to adding outdoor ceiling fans to screened porches and covered decks creates an easy transition between indoor and outdoor living, and it adds functional ambience to summer evenings. Manufacturers offer so many choices in ceiling fans, that you can almost customize your indoor and outdoor needs. Move over dull and practical - today's ceiling fans demand attention, and they get it!