Ceiling fans create cooling breezes, circulate heated air, and reduce strain on your HVAC system, but they're not one-size-fits-all. In fact, there are dozens of ceiling fan styles — some with lights included, some without — and the purpose of your space, your personal style and several other factors all contribute to finding the one that's just right for your home or business.

Benefits of Ceiling Fans With Lights

Ceiling fans with lights can add style and practicality to any room, from the bedroom to the living room. Because there are so many varieties available, including those with lights, you can create a perfectly tailored style for each space.

But why choose a ceiling fan with built-in lights? There are several benefits to doing so, including:

You don't have to use extra lamps to illuminate your space.
You can typically install a ceiling fan in place of an existing light fixture, eliminating the need for installing new wiring.
You can purchase ceiling fans with dimmable lights, LED lights, and other types of lighting to completely customize your rooms.
You can install outdoor ceiling fans with lights to perfect your outdoor entertaining and living space.

Types of Ceiling Fans

Hanging ceiling fans. Hanging ceiling fans look spectacular in rooms with high ceilings. Typically, these fans come with a 3-inch to 5-inch downrod (the pipe that hangs the fan from the ceiling bracket). You can also purchase an extended mount for exceptionally high ceilings, ranging in size from 6 inches to 120 inches.
Hugger ceiling fans. Hugger ceiling fans feature a flush mount — one that anchors directly against the ceiling without a downrod. Hugger fans are commonly called low-profile ceiling fans, and they're best in rooms with ceilings lower than 8 feet and ceilings where adding a light fixture to the fan would make the entire unit too low. Low-profile ceiling fans don't move as much air as hanging fans do, but they make up for it by providing a sleek, smooth aesthetic.
Outdoor ceiling fans. Outdoor ceiling fans are designed specifically for use outdoors, such as on covered porches and other spaces without walls.

Wet and Damp Ratings on Ceiling Fans

If you're using a ceiling fan in luxury bathroom or another potentially humid location, like the kitchen, you'll need to choose one that's been UL listed with a "Damp" rating. If you're using one outdoors, you have to pick one with a UL "Wet" rating. These ratings tell you that the motor is sealed and moisture-resistant, that the housing is rust-resistant, and that the blades can handle moisture or direct contact with water.

Choosing the Right Ceiling Fan With Lights

Not all fans are right for every space. Use these tips to help you choose the right ceiling fan with lights in any room.

Number of Fan Blades

Fans with different numbers of blades will circulate air differently. You can choose ceiling fans with as few as two blades or as many as 14. The standard is three or four, but you should always trust your design sense when you're choosing a ceiling fan.

Blade Span

Ceiling fan blade spans are generally between 29 and 54 inches. Usually, you see 52-inch fans — but that doesn't mean what other people install is the right size. Follow these guidelines to choose the right blade span for your space:

For rooms up to 75 square feet, choose a 29- to 36-inch blade span.
For rooms up to 144 square feet, choose a 36- to 42-inch blade span.
For rooms up to 225 square feet, choose a 44-inch blade span.
For rooms up to 400 square feet, choose a 50- to 54-inch blade span.

Blade Color and Mount Finishes

Ceiling fans come in a tremendous variety of colors and finishes. Choose metal tones or bold colors to create a quirky, modern look, or pick something traditional — like solid white, black or brown — to complement your room's existing decor.

Bulb Type

Some ceiling fan models are designed to work with specific bulb types. The most common include: LED, Fluorescent, Compact Fluorescent, Incandescent, Halogen, and Xenon/Krypton

Fan Control Type

Controlling your fan is just as important as the way it looks. The most common type of fan controls include:
Pull chain, which requires you to stand below the fan and pull the chain to adjust its speed or turn it on and off.
Remote control, which allows you to control the fan from any location the frequency can reach. These are the most convenient types of fan controls.
Wall control. Many fans feature wall controls that allow you to adjust the speed and turn them on and off.

Chandelier Fans and Dual Ceiling Fans

Chandelier fans offer a beautiful mix of elegance and style. Typically, the fan is hidden within the lighting system. Dual ceiling fans can provide an industrial, edgy look, and many are adjustable — that way, you can have the power of two fans pointing in any direction you'd like.

Find the Right Ceiling Fan With Lights at Build.com

Searching for the perfect ceiling fan with lights for your living room, bedroom, or any other room in your home is a lot easier when you dive into Build.com's huge selection. We have fans for every design style, including modern, rustic, traditional and transitional. Contact us with questions or for help finding the right ceiling fan for your home.

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