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Unless the fan is sentient, it's doubtful it can be heinous. And the one shown is not even hideous.

I'd take that one shown in the post. It'd be an upgrade for me for sure. Any info about it?

Unlike chandru and his/her simple tastes, I agree most bath fans are hideous/heinous. The best solution I have found is by Fantech.

http://www.fantech.net/bathroom.htm

The inline fan allows the fixutre to resemble a can light rather than a dryer vent. This requires a bit of space and access to the area above the bathroom in order to install.

Good Luck

It would be helpful if you gave us a clue as to the general style you're going for. The one in the picture is pretty "contemporary." Is there something different or more specific you're looking for?

Geez - I'd be thrilled to have any exhaust fan in my bathrooms, no matter what it looked like.

What next - Decorative fire-sprinklers?

OHM! LOVE those lights. I'm sure they're a million dollars, but are they available in the US? Also, when can I move in?

Broan has one that looks just like a can light, Model 744. I've used it in two bathrooms. It's nice to have it invisible but it's not the most powerful fan out there.

http://www.broan.com/display/router.asp?ProductID=100116

I love the pictured light/fan too! Found it on eBay.. and also here: http://www.lampsplus.com/Products/Hunter-Brushed-Nickel-Ellipse-Bathroom-Fan-with-Light__81726.html

You should be more concerned about the noise rating. If it's quiet, you probably won't notice it at all. If it's noisy as hell, you'll glare at it every time you use it, and even if it's the most beautiful fan in the world, you'll come to hate it.

An exhaust fan in the bathroom is critical, to pass code or not. You need to minimize your bathroom's moisture level, or else you'll be creating a serious mold issue. It doesn't take long. I'd put function above form and make sure to install a powerful fan; if it happens to be pretty too, more the better. Good luck!

I have a small bath too, and combined to two functions of fan and light. I wish I hadn't. Luckily I also did wall lights next to the vanity, as this is what I usually turn on in the space. Overhead lighting in a bathroom isn't flattering, as it throws a lot of shadows on the face - not good for adjusting make-up and the like. I suggest just getting a fan, and using vanity lights over or to the side of your mirror. It will be better light in the room, and will allow you to use a fan only. Restoration hardware has some good lights on sale

P.S. I suggest placing the fan (w/o light) directly over the toilet, this way it is not in the center of the room acting as a focal point.

Do you need access to the outside to install a fan? Where does it vent? I am looking at these and cannot comprehend how they work.

@elleBee re 'You should be more concerned about the noise rating': my electrician told me that bathroom fans are mostly designed to be noisy. to cover bathroom noises. if you get my drift.

if it's a lie, you got it as cheap as i did (which is about $85/hour).