Good Questions: Seeking a Not-Blah Bathroom Light/Fan

Hello AT:SF,
I have a bathroom remodel looming and am about to replace my bathroom light/fan combo. The Panasonic WhisperLite comes highly recommended because it is quiet and energy efficient. Unfortunately, it just looks blah, especially for my 1927 house. Are there any bathroom fan/lights that do the job quietly and look good too?

- Robin in Oakland

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Blah (Panasonic WhisperLite)

Not Blah (Robin's taste in bathroom art)

Anyone???

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the choices that i know of aren't great, but hunter makes a few: http://www.lighting-fixtures-ceiling-fans.com/store/PPF/Category_ID/419/products.asp

posted by meredith on July 27th 2007 at 10:08am
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Hmm, so it sounds to me like your presentation of the lamp is the problem, not the function. If it was me, I'd try and find a way to modify its appearance or create a visual distraction. Maybe a unique or colorful shade? or some sort of glass chandelier? Why replace it if it works fine? Especially when its energy efficient!

posted by shadowswimming on July 27th 2007 at 10:14am
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Check out Fantech.

My family remodeled our bathrooms last year, and we had the Energy Star Fluorescent Model installed.

posted by cassz on July 27th 2007 at 2:02pm
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I'm looking for one as well ... but unfortunately I also need it to be water proof so it can be installed in the shower stall.

posted by eyebite on July 28th 2007 at 12:00pm
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I just had the same issue. I ended up with the least ugly option at the hardware store, but I can't say it is attractive. Sorry.

posted by brittanykate on July 29th 2007 at 7:13am
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Aupu fans are the coolest ones I've seen at the shows with some in a brushed metal finish. You can buy them from Lightology online.....
http://www.lightology.com/index.cfm/method-light.store_subcat_more/type-Fans%20and%20Heat%20Lamps/dept-Bathroom%20&%20Mirror/lcat_id-1/thisdept-Bathroom%20&%20Mirror

posted by amez on August 3rd 2007 at 9:44am
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if you want more 'deco' look
http://www.lampsplus.com/products/bathroom-exhaust-fans/81688/

posted by amez on August 3rd 2007 at 9:50am
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Thanks for all the ideas! Balancing aesthetics, noise and function is a trick!