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Get the Look: Top 10 Modern Ceiling Fans

When Lumens asked me if I’d do a dedicated ceiling fan post I jumped at the chance because I had just purchased a gorgeous new birch wood modern ceiling fan to replace the mundane white ceiling fan in our Florida condo. I even found an electrician and set up an appointment, thinking it would be installed and ready to feature today. Not a chance.

I thought I had done my homework, researching the correct ceiling fan size and controller. But there were other considerations I had overlooked. Not only was the included downrod too short for my tall room, the remote control was a wall remote, not a handheld remote.

Of course, I discovered about these deficits on two separate occasions—electrician visit #1 and electrician visit #2, after having paid rush shipping for the new downrod. Hand held remote is now en route. (By the way, used the live chat function on Lumens to remedy both of these issues, and I’m not just saying that.)

So, yes, I am going to highlight my 10 top picks for modern ceiling fans from Lumens, but I am also outlining the major issues to consider when choosing a ceiling fan, so if you’re buying scroll beyond the shopping link for tips on how to choose a ceiling fan.

Top 10 Modern Ceiling Fans

Top 10 Modern Ceiling Fans With Lights

S H O P P I N G 

1 Riello Ceiling Fan by Casablanca Fan Company

2  Artemis Ceiling Fan by Minka Aire Fans

3  Slipstream Ceiling Fan by Minka Aire Fans

4 Halo Ceiling Fan by Ron Reek for Modern Fan Company

5 Innes Ceiling Fan by Kichler

6 Blow Ceiling Fan by Ferdi Giardini for Luceplan

7 Stella Ceiling Fan by Dave Ellis for Modern Fan Company

8 Zen Ceiling Fan by Minka Aire Fans

9 Altus Ceiling Fan by Period Arts Fan Company

10  Schoolhouse Ceiling Fan by Period Arts Fan Company

How to Choose a Ceiling Fan

Room Size. The larger the room, the larger the ceiling fan you will need. A ceiling fan is measured by its blade span, which is the diameter of the circle that you see when the fan blades are in motion.

Suggested blade span sizes:
If the room is…
Under 144-square feet >> under 42-inch blade span
144-225-square feet >> 44-50-inch blade span
225-400-square feet >> over 50-inch blade span
Over 400-square feet >> over 62-inch blade span; or more than one fan

You can also do it by wall measurement:
If the length of the longest wall in your room is…
Less than 12-feet >>  36-inch blade span (or smaller)
12-15-feet >> 40-18-inch blade span
More than 15-feet >> 54-inch blade span (or more)

Ceiling Height & Pitch. If your ceiling is high you you may need to purchase a longer downrod than what is provided so that the fan can hang lower into the room. The fan is not effective in moving the air around if it is stuck at the top of the room. If you have low ceilings, look for a very short suspension rod or even a flush mount ceiling fan. (You don’t want to behead anyone.) If the ceiling is sloped, you’ll need a sloped ceiling adaptor. You should also check the ceiling angle with which the fan is compatible.

Suggested downrod lengths:
9-foot ceiling >> 6-inch downrod
10-foot ceiling >> 12-inch downrod
12-foot ceiling >> 24-inch downrod
16-foot ceiling >> 48-inch downrod
18-foot ceiling >> 60-inch downrod

Operation Methods. A fan can be operated with a pull cord (make sure you will be able to reach it), wall switch, a wall remote control, and a handheld remote control. Find out what your ceiling fan is wired for, or if it is being newly wired, what makes the most sense for your setup.

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Get the Look: 41 Geo Faceted Furnishings

Today I am the guest blogger for New England Home. The magazine, based here in Boston, has a robust blog, with daily posts from the publication’s editors and contributors, along with guest bloggers like myself. My post is “Geometry Lesson,” with photos of the geo trend I took around Boston, plus interior design finds from Pinterest.

Below is the shopping segment so you can incorporate a piece into your own rooms. The prices range from totally do-able (West Elm Polyhedron Pendant) to high concept (Max Lipsey’s storage units at Matter). You’ll see I snuck in a classic from the ’60s too.

S H O P P I N G

Shop faceted furnishings from StyleCarrot partners and other sites. 

1 Faceture Lightshades by Phil Cuttance at Phil Cuttance.

2 Indian Summer Wallpaper by Juju Papers, $200/roll at Juju Papers.

3 Lauren Ralph Lauren Dustin Dodecahedron Pendant, $440 at Circa Lighting.

4 Studio Trivetz Trivets, $11 each at Weego Home.

5 Crio Pendant Light by Fabbian, $1,539.52 at YLighting.

6 Rhombins by Pfeiffer Lab, $30 at The Dwell Store.

7 Closely Separated Vase by Muuto, $129 at Finnish Design Shop.

8 Prime Candle Stand by Aaron Silverstein at Hedge, 1st Dibs.

9 Gridwall by Matt Gagnon at Matt Gagnon Studio.

10 Magis Stacking Chair, $1,968/set of four at AllModern.

11 Hicks Hexagon Wallpaper by Cole and Son, $188/roll at .

12 Crushed Bowl by Muuto, $47 (+VAT) at Scandinavian Design Center.

13 Diamond Cube Object, $173 at DwellStudio.

14 Chromed Steel Pyramid Base Coffee Table, $2,750 at Assemblage, 1st Dibs.

15 Pac Console by Arktura, $1,560 at 2Modern.

16 Facet Jug by Piet Hein Eek, $1,688 at The Future Perfect.

17 Polyhedron Indoor/Outdoor Pendant, $149 at West Elm.

18 Acciaio Stage 2 Medium Cabinet by Max Lipsey, $14,250 at Matter.

19 Themis Mobile by Artecnica, $30 at A+R Store.

20 Sage Pyramid by Iacoli & McAllister, $165 at Iacoli & McAllister.

21 Kaleido Trays by Hay Market, from $15 at A+R Store.

22 Acciaio Stage 2 Low Cabinet by Max Lipsey, $11,600 at Matter.

23 Polyhedron Candlesticks by Revisions Design Studio on Etsy.

24 QuaDror Wall by Studio Dror, price upon request at Studio Dror.

25 Cinque Copper Pendant by Iacoli & McAllister, $795 at Iacoli & McAllister.

26 Polyhedron Necklace, £45 at Victoria & Albert Museum Shop.

27 The Zoid Table by Meier/Ferrer, $24,000 at Dering Hall.

28 Honeycomb Light by Luceplan at Luceplan.

29 Special Edition Clock by Nick Johnson for Fab.com

30 Méo Shelf by Olivier Desrochers at OD Design.

31 Pedrera Coffee Table by Gubi, $979 at Finnish Design Shop.

32 Dom Floor Lamp, £179.70 at Holly’s House.

33 Perrette Container by Y’as Pas Le Feu Au Lac, $45.10 at A+R Store.

34 ny.11.#42 Print by Jennifer Sanchez, $60 at 20×200.

35 Colour Platter Sand by Scholten & Baijings, €550 at Scholten & Baijings.

36 Large Spica Light by Iacoli & McAllister, $1,906.13 at Lumens.

37 Marbleized Polyhedron Weight, $300 at Gris,1st Dibs.

38 Quartz No. 2 Terrarium by Score + Solder, $300 at Score + Solder.

39 Ravello Flatweave Runner, from $125 at DWR.

40 Facet Rug by DwellStudio, $495 at Wayfair.

41 George Side Table by Oly Studio at Candelabra.