Last week we brought you our picks for the Best Table Fans of 2011, this week we are turning our heads up to take a look at our picks for the best ceiling fans this year. In the mix of great modern designs, we've also discovered some vintage inspired looks. Of course, some classic favorites make repeat appearances as well. Which is your favorite ceiling fan?
Ceiling Fans
The Emu Fan by the Woolen Fan Company
The Fanaway Retractable Ceiling Fan
The Stella, Ball and Altus Fans from The Modern Fan Company
Vent-Bettina Ceiling Fan from Matthews Fan Company
Westinghouse Industrial Ceiling Fan
Artemis Celing Fan by Minka Aire
Propeller Ceiling Fan by Serien Lighting
Blow Ceiling Fan Designed by Ferdi Giardini
Good Sources
• Texas Ceiling Fans
• Big Ass Fans
• The Modern Fan Company
• YLighting
• Lamps Plus
• Casablanca Fan Company
• Farm Tek - for industrial and agricultural fans, great prices
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I'm having trouble finding an attractive and affordable flush-mount ceiling fan.
Where is the honey hive looking fan from?
@anderlank, you should be able to shorten the hanging rod to your desired length but I am not sure if that would introduce any weird balance issues.
Sometimes I like a white fan that blends in with the white ceiling and walls. Sometimes I like a wood fan that looks warm and homey. Sometimes I like a black or metal fan that looks up-to-date. With my home's low ceilings, a white flush-mounted ceiling fan with a single, central, low-profile light might be best-looking, but power and efficiency are important, too.
OMG I love the Vent-Bettina!
I just replaced a builder special with a Trimark Studio White Ceiling Fan. Quiet, clean, and I can really feel the air on low. Now I want more fans for other rooms!
@EmNoel -- it's the Stella from Modern Fan: http://www.lumens.com/Stella-Ceiling-Fan-by-Modern-Fan-Company/uu387911/product
I've found that the best fan (table, ceiling, or otherwise) is air conditioning. :) Which incidentally I have at home, but not at work! I do wish I had seen this as our ceiling fans, which we NEVER use are pretty bad.
Thanks for this awesome list. We went with the Westinghouse Industrial Ceiling Fan.
Gets great reviews.