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

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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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Not Blah (Robin's taste in bathroom art)

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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 2007-07-27 15:08:51
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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 2007-07-27 15:14:55
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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 2007-07-27 19:02:06
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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 2007-07-28 17:00:53
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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 2007-07-29 12:13:31
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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 2007-08-03 14:44:59
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if you want more 'deco' look
http://www.lampsplus.com/products/bathroom-exhaust-fans/81688/

posted by amez on 2007-08-03 14:50:14
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Thanks for all the ideas! Balancing aesthetics, noise and function is a trick!

posted by robinplu on 2007-08-08 20:37:46
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