Fandelier

A fandelier can fulfill two functions simultaneously — providing light and circulating air. This dual functionality makes them ideal for various spaces, like kitchens, dining rooms, nooks, bedrooms, laundry rooms and home offices. These products' lighting options span from bright light for tasks to a soft glow for setting the mood. Modern styles include dimmable fans that make it easy to adjust the levels. Today's fandeliers also offer LED lights, which many prefer for their long use and energy conservation. During the warmer months, these fans provide a refreshing breeze with their movement circulating cooler air to increase comfort. The reversible blades on most fandeliers can also spread warmer air through the room to help you stay cozier in the winter.

There is a fandelier design for any decor and space. Designers and homeowners can choose from a wide range of options for:

• Style: You'll find designs to match any space's personality, from drum-shade models with a modern fandelier vibe to rustic fan lights with woodgrain accents.
• Sizes: Extensive selections span from large fandeliers to great little ceiling fans for compact areas like bathrooms.
• Colors: There are numerous finishes and materials available to create aesthetic appeal, including rattan, wood and brass.
• Convenience: Owners can add an in-wall dimmer switch or remote control to quickly and easily adjust lighting and airflow.
• Cages: Fandeliers with blade cages enhance safety and provide additional visual interest with innovative wave-like shapes or graceful elliptical features.

Blade Options

Ceiling fandeliers come with multiple blade options that make them more visually pleasing and complementary to existing decor. They may have long and tapered designs or be shaped like leaves. Some of these products offer blades with rounded edges that resemble boat propellers, while others provide adjustable designs to change your look at a whim.

Adding a ceiling fandelier to your home or covered outdoor space has many advantages, including:

• Energy efficiency: Conserve resource use by combining lighting and air circulation into one attractive fixture.
• Compact footprints: Install fandeliers with lighting in rooms where space is limited because they offer dual functionality in a smaller size.
• Aesthetic appeal: Establish a focal point and add a touch of luxury, sophistication or charm to any space.

Consider these elements when selecting the best modern fandelier for your space.

Room Size, Purpose and Layout

The first factor to contemplate is how the design fits your existing space's layout and dimensions. For example, you'll likely want the ceiling fandelier above the bed if installing one in your bedroom, as that position allows for ambient lighting and maximum air circulation where you need it most. Conversely, in a larger space like your family room, you can add two fans to increase comfort and provide task lighting for hobbies and homework.

Choosing the right fan for the installation environment is also crucial. Placing a large fandelier in an area where moisture exists, like a covered porch, requires a model rated for use in damp locations.

Additionally, you should match the fandelier's diameter to your room's size for optimal scale. You can do this by adding your space's length and width in feet. The result is the accurate fixture diameter in inches. For example, a 10-foot by 12-foot room requires a 22-inch fixture diameter (10+12=22).

Arranmore's fandeliers offer the following diameters:

Lighting Output

When you turn your new fan lights on, you want the amount of light they produce to meet your expectations. To ensure this is the case for you, knowing how to choose a fandelier with the right ambient lighting output for your room is important.

Light is measured in units called lumens, and industry experts use a formula to determine the required number of lumens based on a space's size. This formula involves multiplying the room's length and width, then multiplying that number by 15. For example, a 10-foot by 10-foot room would need 1,500 lumens [(10*10)*15=1500], which is equivalent to two 60-watt bulbs offering about 800 lumens each.

Arranmore fandeliers provide substantial lighting output with the added benefit of being dimmable, so you can adjust the level to meet your needs. Please reference the chart below to see the maximum lumen output our fandeliers deliver at their highest settings.

Ceiling Height

If you have high ceilings, you'll need a downrod to ensure peak air circulation. Generally, you'll want the fan to hang between 8 and 9 inches for maximum performance. We recommend a 6-inch downrod to reach the desired hanging height for 9-foot ceilings. Add another 6 inches for every additional foot of height.

If you have ceilings lower than 8 feet, consider using flush-mount fandeliers to ensure enough overhead clearance. Many manufacturers also make styles compatible with sloping ceilings for versatile installations.

Design Cohesion

The final step in choosing the best fandelier for your space is matching the style to your decor to create a harmonious design. Charred iron or black ceiling fans can add a touch of masculinity to a home office, while a soft pink fandelier could be perfect for a young girl's bedroom. You can also follow the 60/30/10 rule to select the right finish for your space.

Other ways you can guide your choice include:

• Look at your home's architecture and opt for a design that complements it or contrasts with it to make a statement.
• Showcase eclectic decor by adding equal amounts of several design styles.
• Draw on your memories and add a fandelier that echoes a favorite place or vacation.